Hello, I'm preparing to put in a new kingpin kit for my 48' 1/2 ton. I've got all the years of grease cleaned and I'm currently soaking all nuts and threads. I'm planning to remove the tie-rod end from the knuckle, but wasn't sure if I just remove the cotter pin (carpenter nail in mine), and turn the big end screw cap counter clock-wise? Presuming the ball joint cups will slacken enough to allow me to remove?
Any guidance and corrections are appreciated. Thanks Steve
A big giant screwdriver with vice grips clamped on were the screwdriver is still flat works pretty good. A little heat from a propane torch will help too.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
Well it looks like I now have another excuse to buy another tool! I first put a gasket scrapper on it, which seemed fit pretty good, but no movement. I'll take your advice with vice grips and a little heat if needed. Thanks
Socket sets used to come with a screwdriver type socket. You might be able to find one of those at a swap meet It's been ages since I've seen one. Drag Link Socket [on edit] Snap-on still sells them.
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I collect drag link sockets (when I find them cheap) because every time I need one it is always a different size than what I already have. Even have one that is 3/4" drive, sometimes there is no substitute for the proper tool... I tried a lot of things before buying that one.
If it comes off easily, thank the PO for at least adding a little grease somewhere along the way. Mine were always a bear to get off.
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I actually found one in my old tools collection, but not quit as wide as needed, because of how tight. I'll pickup a used wider one up. This poor truck hasn't seen much grease in a long while.
I made one of those sockets out of a large nut and bolt with a welder and an angle grinder. It has a screwdriver blade on one end and a big hex head on the other. I use a socket on a 1/2" air ratchet to back them out.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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