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72jimmy4x4 · 12-13-2005, 08:07 PM

Have the front axle apart and the kingpins look good(no rust,pits,scratches).Do they wear out or just the bushing and bearings.The axles were out when I got them .
Thanks for any help.

scout254 · 12-13-2005, 09:39 PM

If have your front axle torn apart that far, I would just change em. Buy a complete rebuild kit for the kingpins from a 4x shop or vendor. This is an example of a kit from parts Mike, check the tech section...have fun...

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...pin/index.html

orangefj45 · 12-14-2005, 12:10 PM

i would definetly NOT replace the king pins, especially if they're in good shape. the plastic cups and springs, seals,......should be replaced but the king pins are a major biatch. first off, you have to buy the special 7/8" (i think) allenwrench for $25 which you will never use again. then, if by some odd chance you actually get one of the king pins to come loose, chances are it will crack at the top and split wide open. ask me how i know. those fawkers are in there!

just clean up the pin with some scotch brite, lubricate properly and run it.

KWTMECH · 12-14-2005, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by orangefj45

i would definetly NOT replace the king pins, especially if they're in good shape. the plastic cups and springs, seals,......should be replaced but the king pins are a major biatch. first off, you have to buy the special 7/8" (i think) allenwrench for $25 which you will never use again. then, if by some odd chance you actually get one of the king pins to come loose, chances are it will crack at the top and split wide open. ask me how i know. those fawkers are in there!

just clean up the pin with some scotch brite, lubricate properly and run it.

Wimp--takes me 2 minutes with my 3/4 impact and a little heat for the real stuck ones.

Magnum_Willys · 12-14-2005, 01:30 PM

Use a wheel lug nut and socket and a little heat to get out the king pins - would not replace them though if they look OK.

orangefj45 · 12-15-2005, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KWTMECH

Wimp--takes me 2 minutes with my 3/4 impact and a little heat for the real stuck ones.

i guess you're the "right tool" for the job!

rls270 · 12-15-2005, 10:36 AM

I would replace them if you drive it on street but if its a trail rig i wouldn't bother.

I also got mine out in about 2 minutes......applied heat to the knuckle and 3/4 impact.

72jimmy4x4 · 12-15-2005, 10:33 PM

Thanks for all the input.Thinking I will replace them.

12-13-2005, 08:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
72jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 39210 Posts: 4	dana 60 kingpins Have the front axle apart and the kingpins look good(no rust,pits,scratches).Do they wear out or just the bushing and bearings.The axles were out when I got them . Thanks for any help.

12-13-2005, 09:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
scout254 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Member # 56574 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,160	kingpins If have your front axle torn apart that far, I would just change em. Buy a complete rebuild kit for the kingpins from a 4x shop or vendor. This is an example of a kit from parts Mike, check the tech section...have fun... http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...pin/index.html __________________ 63 Scout 80, 350 sm465 klune 205, 1 tons, 40" Mtr's

12-14-2005, 12:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
orangefj45 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Member # 6816 Location: Fawk if I know Posts: 15,276	i would definetly NOT replace the king pins, especially if they're in good shape. the plastic cups and springs, seals,......should be replaced but the king pins are a major biatch. first off, you have to buy the special 7/8" (i think) allenwrench for $25 which you will never use again. then, if by some odd chance you actually get one of the king pins to come loose, chances are it will crack at the top and split wide open. ask me how i know. those fawkers are in there! just clean up the pin with some scotch brite, lubricate properly and run it. __________________ Maybe you outta stick to legos!

12-15-2005, 10:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
rls270 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Member # 15400 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 135	I would replace them if you drive it on street but if its a trail rig i wouldn't bother. I also got mine out in about 2 minutes......applied heat to the knuckle and 3/4 impact. __________________ 92 YJ, 383TPI,700r4,60's

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12-14-2005, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Magnum_Willys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Member # 25643 Location: Longview, WA Posts: 797	Use a wheel lug nut and socket and a little heat to get out the king pins - would not replace them though if they look OK.

12-15-2005, 10:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
72jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Member # 39210 Posts: 4	Thanks for all the input.Thinking I will replace them.