Steer axel king pin replacement on 07 Volvo VNL 780

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  1. Jul 6, 2012 #1
    Bradygv68

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    is it possible to change the kingpins out on a 2007 volvo 780 without replacing the entire steer axle?
     
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  3. Jul 7, 2012 #2
    jpracer1

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    yep shops do it all the time,just find a good shop that you trust and make sure you get a 3 wheel alignment afterwards
     
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  4. Jul 7, 2012 #3
    Bradygv68

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    Thanks for the reply! I have taken it to two shops local to me that I have trusted for years, and they are both saying that they can't see any way to replace these kingpins short of changing the axel. I haven't gone to a dealer yet. Really don't want to either.
     
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  5. Jul 7, 2012 #4
    jpracer1

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    find a front end shop around you somewhere,if the shop says they cant change them i would find another shop,take it to one of the larger tire shops too,ie.southern tire mart,wingfoot or example
     
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  7. Jul 7, 2012 #5
    jpracer1

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    also call a volvo dealer with your vin and ask for a price on the kingpins and also get the part number from them too
     
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  8. Jul 7, 2012 #6
    snowwy

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    i had air filters replaced in my truck. shop said they had to pull the mirrors. i said the first guy did the job in 10 minutes WITHOUT pulling the mirrors.

    they got the job done. in 12 minutes.
     
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  9. Jul 7, 2012 #7
    Bradygv68

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    Thanks snowwy! Point taken:)
     
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  10. Jul 9, 2012 #8
    tomkatrose

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    Friend of mine changed the kingpin on an '09 670. I watched a few minutes of it. He's the service guy for a 25 truck fleet of Volvos. He had to replace the entire spindle assembly because it wasn't a swapable part. Said he's had to change entire axles before on others. Guess it depends on how frozen everything is. Best of luck to you on it.
     
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  11. Jul 10, 2012 #9
    fortycalglock

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    Is your front axle a Hendrickson Airtek?
     
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