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| | | | Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 | where can i get a dust cap for the front kingpin. Tks Mike | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,100 | Hy mcannon, what size of truck are you needing parts for? Do you want the cap for the top or bottom of the kingpin, or the cap that fits in the front hub and covers the front wheel bearings? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 | The cap for the top of the kingpin. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 | With the cap off the top of the kingpin I have about 1/16th to 1/8th play, Is this going to be allright after i get grease in it or not. Tks Mike | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | If you mean side to side play then the answer is it is worn out. You should have no detectable play. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | As truckernix posted ("You should have no detectable play."), grease will not make up for that (or any) looseness. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 | Thank You very much. I have got new ones that will be here in the morning, Now i will try to get the old ones out. Thank Everbody ver much,Mike | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Is the king pin loose in the axle? | | | | | Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 | not at all, trying to get the lock bolt out. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 | What is the procdure to replace the kingpin. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Loosen the nut to the end of the lock bolt - tap the nut/end with a hammer. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 | Thanks for all the help today, got everything out and ready for new parts tomorrow. Tks and have a good nite, MOONSHINE MIKE | | | | | Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2016 Posts: 107 | where can you get the front spring wedges. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | NAPA, etc., make sure wedges are thinner than head of spring bolt.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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