The 1/2 tons were not originally designed to be a press fit (like their big brothers, 3/4 and up) but more like a hand press fit. I recently did my ‘52, and the slop measured from .002 to .006 thousands and I used locktite 660 to secure the bushings. I haven’t put allot of miles on her but so far so good.
Finding steering knuckles in good shape is getting real hard and costly. If you can repair your’s, it would be real beneficial.
If you go that route, after inserting the bushings into the steering knuckle, insert the king pin to align the bushings, then let is set until dry before you assemble.
Last edited by Phak1; 02/14/2020 9:35 PM.
