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| | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 293 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 293 | I'm replacing the kingpins, bushings, and thrust bearings on my '49 Chevy 1/2-ton truck with all new parts. My shop manual says nothing about lubricating the thurst bearings. Should I pack grease into the thrust bearings before assembling the steering knuckle? Thrust bearings are new and not currently lubricated. - Thanks. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | norcal49er,
It never hurts to hand pack something like this with grease. I think that after you install all the new parts and grease the pins for the first time, some of the grease pumped into the bottom Zerk will be forced up and into the thrust washer.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Yep, they get greased with the king pins, but I would pack them really good to start with too.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 293 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 293 | Done. Thanks. Spindles are back on the frame. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 117 | I recently converted my stock king pins and bushings to the Royal King Pin set from Stainless Steel Brakes. More precise and smoother steering. Highly recommended for front end improvement.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | http://www.stainlesssteelbrakes.com...0Kits&model=Straight+Axles&year= Is the link for the new king pin set. It took me a while to find it on their site, so I emailed SSBC to let them know, and also they have next to no info on them. Do they only fit 1/2 ton, or do they offer sets for larger trucks, they don't say either way. Also they don't mention if the needle bearings in place of bushings help or hurt the load carrying ability of the truck? And how long they last compared to bushings? I have asked all these questions, and will post their reply, if they do. Grigg | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | I think that kit is just for 1/2 ton. I recall seeing that in one of thoir print ads, perhaps in R&C.
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