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| | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | I'm in sort of a jam, I got this front axle given to me, guy thought it was off of a 54 chevy 1/2 ton. When I got it it was seized up, would not turn spindles (stear)at all. I took it apart with no problems at all, the problem is the kingpin is standard size .866, BUT the bushing is big 1.087, standard is 1.051. Nothing is worn at all, all tight, maybe too tight, that's why it was seized. There is not a groove cut in the outside of the bushing but there is a small groove cut in the inside. At this rate the bushing is .036 over standard, could this be a homemade bushing? Does anyone have any idea how to proceed from here, I don't think I can reuse them as one of them was damaged during removal. Are the spindles off of my 41 the same, could I use the 41 spindles on the 54 axle, the 41 axle would need oversize kinpins.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 85 | Would a kingpin rebuild kit work? maybe even the .10 over set? i am not used to the kingpin setup.. yet.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | I have a kit and it's not right. I can get a .010 over pin or a .015 over bushing, BUT NEITHER will work. This bushing is .036 over on the O.D. Dave
1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Make your own bushings, or find spindles that are in spec.
Sounds like someone cleaned up some worn oversize bores and made some bushings the last time.
Grigg | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | Contact Sid at Sid's Axle's or Nostalgia Sid's. I am not good at links but search for him in the forum or Google one of those names. I found him to be very helpful and ready to give good advice based on lots of experience. I am very pleased with the work he did on my spindles and the other parts I got from him.
Chuck | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,963 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,963 | Either have a bushing made to fit a standard king pin or find another spindle. 51-56 Chev and 51-52 GMC all use the same spindle. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 60 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 60 | I know this advise is rather basic, but when you do get
a bushing that does fit your spindles, notice the small
hole in the side of the bushing. This hole must line up
with the greage zerk opening in the spindle in order to
lubricate the assembly. Also, don't forget that the
thrust bearing can be installed upsidedown so be carefull
and get it right in the first place. Use as many spacer-
shims as necessary to eleminate axle to spindle verticle
movement. Use a new grease zerk, and be sure grease will
travel through the spindle before assembly, Good luck.
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| | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,554 | I'm headed to the machine shop today. Dave
1941 Chevy"First rebuild - complete!"Follow the story in the DITY1941 GMC resting peacefully 1946/1947 Chevy Street rod on s10 frame complete 1945 GMC panel truck in line for restoration 1941 Plymouth stock complete 1941 GMC COE in restoration processRead his Project Journal1941 Chevy Coe uncertain future resting now
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