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| | | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 25 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 25 | Just installed Royal King Pins on 45 GMC 1/2 ton. You don't have to ream out bushings to install king pin, just drive out old king pin, then use bushing driver to knock out brass bushing. Clean up install two needle bearings. a tool is provided for this then put spacer bearing on bottom side of spindle and axle place king through then insert the other two bearings, drive in locking bolt. Remove old grease nibbles and install plugs that come with kit. Install new grease nibbles,caps and o-ring on both ends of king pins. Grease job done,and warranty for 10 years, everything is stainless steel.Chey trucks 41-54 To inquire more about this go to www.ssbrakes.com  | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 | Yeah, they look trick. I'm interested to hear if they make a big difference in ride/steering quality. Aren't they fairly pricey in CDN $? Or did you get them through a local supplier? Regards, Wannabe 
"Don't expect anything and you'll never be disappointed"
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 25 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 25 | Reply to Wannabe
Yes they are pricey in CND$ sure wish our dollar was alot stronger. Cost was $195.00 US.
Just putting truck back together, next week hope to put engine back in frame, seems to turn with ease now, and nice and tight. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 128 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 128 | Molley 45
I have a 45 GMC 1/2 ton as well and I was just in the SST site looking for those king pins. What condition is your truck in? Mine is competely appart, sandblasted, primed and ready for paint. I am in the process of building my straight-6 302, rebuilding a SM420 4-spd, and a camaro rear end. Hope to get the drive train installed, thendetailed and ready for spring. DId you do anyting else to your suspension? Like disc brakes?
ANy pics?? How about spare parts for sale? | | |
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