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| | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 96 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 96 | Hi Folks,
Am getting ready to take my 55 series II 1/2 ton out of the garage and go for a ride.
Last year when I replaced the brake shoes and drums, etc., I noticed that the front left wheel had some play when I pushed/pulled it at 12 o'clock and six o'clock. I could move it in and out about 1/8 -1/4 inch.
How much play is OK? Is there an easy way to determine if anything is worn out and needs replacing?
Many Thanks | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | There acualy should be no play in any of those parts. That said a lot depends on what you want from your truck. A little play in the king pins is tolerable. If it still has the original tie rod ends & drag link, they are adjustable. Make sure all the grease fittings take grease & lube the kinhpins especially well.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | If your wheel bearings are not loose and the movement is coming from the king pins, I would advise repairing them. Eventually the slop can damage the spindle holes and then you would have to look for replacements. | | |
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