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| | | | Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 496 | In my everlasting saga of king pin replacement, I have hit another snag.
The king pin replacement kit I purchased came with metal bushings for the spindles. The bushings fit the pin perfectly but they are too loose in the spindles by a 16th. Is this something that is common and what have you fellas done in the past to correct this?
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | A P.O. has had the spindles reamed for oversized bushings. You probably need a pro to help at this point. It may be too far gone unless there is bushings that large. Find a friendly big truck shop or spring shop. I’m sure being in Central Mo there is one close by. Take your spindles and new kingpins to them for advise/service.ðŸ›
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | This is a common problem with the 1/2 ton. If it is truly 0.0625” slop you’re likely looking for replacement spindles, or possibly having custom made bushings Otherwise if the slop isn’t as bad as you describe follow these instructions and fill the gap with a loctite product. https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/1163785 | | |
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