I'm betting if the bushings are so worn that you know it, then the pins will be worn also. I'd be prepared to replace both so the job goes smoother and faster.
If you reuse the old pin make sure you pump/clean all the old grease out before you reinstall it.
Mike B
Mike, I haven't noticed any symptoms. My reason for doing this bit of maintenance is that I can't pump any grease into the fittings. So I want to remove the pins and clean out the passages, at a minimum. I really don't know what to expect, but I was thinking that if I've got the pins out, I may as well replace the bushings. Maybe the only thing that will be necessary is cleaning and lubricating. This truck has been driven so little over the last 30-40 years, but for all I know these are the original bushings and they're 66 years old. I hope to make some progress next week, and I'm sure I'll be back with findings and maybe new questions. Thanks for the suggestions.
