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Discussion in 'International Forum' started by farmersamm, Oct 5, 2011.

  1. Oct 5, 2011 #1
    farmersamm

    farmersamm Bobtail Member

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    Into the fun and frolic associated with kingpins.

    Lucked out, the axle eyes are in good shape. For DIY guys: If the spindle assembly moves, and the kingpin stays stationary in the axle eye, you're in good shape. Kingpin shouldn't move.

    Was a pleasure to tear down actually. No real problems.

    Only one problem.....The parts had been installed improperly:biggrin_25524:

    I'm using the Stemco Kaiser Plus Kit. A no ream bushing.

    The previous replacement was apparently done with the same kit.

    Bushing lip seals were at the wrong end of the bore on one bushing, and not installed in the other bore.

    The thrust bearing seal was on the wrong end of the bearing assembly, and the bearing assembly was in upside down.

    It's not like there aren't instructions supplied with the kit (which by the way, is MADE IN U.S.A:biggrin_25514:) http://www.stemcokaiser.com/literature_install_pkpskr_01.aspx

    And you can call a tech doood if you have questions (which I had).

    Don't care if it's the first time you've done something, or the 30th time.....it pays to go to the manual or instructions. Things can change in the way parts are made/designed.

    I usually have to nearly hold a gun to most alignment guys to get them to set the front end geometry to factory specs. Usually get, "Been doin' this for 20yrs and I don't need to look it up". It's not a one-size-fits-all world
     

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  3. Feb 19, 2012 #2
    jab8283

    jab8283 Bobtail Member

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    Many people panic when they hear they have kingpin problems but in reality it's not a problem unless they just let it go. Most dealerships, TA truck shops and Petro truck shops can knock a kingpin job out quickly for $1,300. Just had mine done on my IHC 9400i and it made a world of difference. I had a brass bushing kit installed instead of the nylon coated bushings and I like it. It's tight and I'm back in control of my steering again. For the DIY guys, just make sure axle isn't wobbled out which is an expensive repair, and use proper number of shims and you're good to go. My best advise concerning steer axle kingpins, grease, grease and you guessed it, more grease. But don't grease your draglink, or your tie-rod ends that way because you'll blow out the dust covers which will lead to problems. A little grease for those two items plus S-cam shafts and slack adjusters every other week will do the trick. Last thing to ensure proper and smooth ride is replace worn 5th-wheel bushings. Entire 5th-wheel bushing job takes only twenty minutes from start to finish and it too makes a world of difference up in the business end of your truck.
     
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