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| | | | Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 172 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 172 | I just installed new king pins on my 1950 chev 1/2 ton truck. I notice on one side the spindle is a bit stiffer probably cause I used the thin shim on the top. But I also notice the thrust bearing does not move. Conversely on the other side where I did not use a shim the spindle moves side to side more freely but the thrust bearing turns with it, which side is correct? Do I leave them both as is? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 Curmudgeon | | Curmudgeon Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,660 | The thrust bearing is also a spacer that goes on the bottom. You don't want play (it will cause wear) so you add shims on the top to take it all out. The inner portion of the thrust bearing should rotate with the spindle. The outer portion should be held in place by compression and not move. It sounds like you need one or more shims. After you finish up and pump in the grease, it will move better.
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 172 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 172 | Okay that now makes more sense.I will add a shim to the side that needs to compress.
Thanks for the great advice.
Rick | | | | | Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 172 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2019 Posts: 172 | yes that it was it, one shim and all is good. | | |
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