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Does anybody know what year trucks would have the same kingpins and associated parts for a '48 1.5 ton? I've only seen aftermarket companies offer them up to a 1 ton. Our local truck shop only goes back to 1957. I know some parts are the same for a long time but I would like to make sure before tearing down my truck. Any help would be greatly appriciated.
Scott

Sold my '51 GMC 2 ton 15 months ago........had the front end rebuilt in '98. Got the king pins from NAPA; but they only had them in "Standard", not the +.010" over size..........hope the King Pin "eye" in your axle isn't too hogged out.....

I don't see why a machine shop can't MAKE the King Pins and the bushings. All the spec's are in the manual as far as dimensions go. Probably cost prohibitive though.
Everything on these "Big Dogs" is expensive.......get used to it

One and a half and 2 ton use the same axle.........no ball bearings either. They have a rare style called a "barrel" type; no longer manufactured. Timken does make a tapered bearing set for these trucks, I paid over $400 (in '98) for one set (one side, outer bearing).
If you don't have a NAPA near you, they are online..........
Try all the links to vendors listed on this site first.........if you have no luck there, try egge.com . They go back to 1917 and some even older. They make everything in-house, just email them and ask.

Sorry about the spelling folks.......I don't type! Just hunt 'n peck........
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You might want to ck with BIG truck suppliers in particuliar spring shops, drive line places etc. In KC for example there is Inland, Gooch Brake, Precision Bilt, Truck Pro etc. I don't know if they carry what you need, but it would be worthwhile to ck.

Well isn't that interesting. Why doesn't the aftermarkets tell you this? "Brothers Truck", just to name one, lists them up to 1 ton. They sell a kit with pins, bushings, locks and caps for $60.00. I think I'll order some. Can't go wrong at that price even if they don't fit.
Thanks for the info,
Scott

I have two sets, at least one is orig GM box. I can get the numbers off them and someone may know what they are for. I had a 50 one-ton and not for them at least. It was an odd one. Seems like these are sized about like other fella here mentioned. 5-3/8" or so and seems like 15/16" or 1" is all, but I could check on that. INterested? I will sell each set for $35. I paid more off net, but I have no old trucks now and sold off most of my parts I collected. I can get info, numbers and send a pix if you wish.

well I got parts for my one ton from Garry Automative in EEdmonton Alberta if Garry has not got it in stock he will get some as I get Parts for my 51 faster than you can get them for new trucks and his prices are good his number 1 780 433 1525

Sundown,

Thanks for the info. Did you know you responded to an 8 year old thread...

Mike B