I own a 2014 Peterbilt 384 that is in need of new king pins. What are the best type of king pin kits to replace them with? Also I am located in south Jersey any body know any good Axle mechanics around?
Thanks Tom
Need new king pins
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I’ve been told they Axle Surgeons have a very good king Pin Kit. If you are going to need axle work anyway, best to let them do the whole Job. Otherwise the Shop will call Axle Surgeons in and mark up Labor, costing more total $$. I’ve heard the “ reamless type aren’t as good as Original type. A lot of Shops like to use reamless type, easier Job for them, same price for You. YouTube video by Easyrider shows a good detailed proper way of doing Kingpins. Including reaming new ones for exact fit. And proper shimming. If done sloppy they won’t last. I’ve seen that happen more than once. Need a Shop that knows what they’re doing. I’ve heard $1300 total cost is fair. Shop around
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Considering king pins cost 200-300 and labor involved - i dont think 1300 fair deal ... Probably 700.. or less , i did mine 4 years ago on the truck i sold and remember arguing with the shop overcharging me 75$ on the parts cost
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...as rideandrepair mentioned ....reaming is super important , if not done by the right person - will redo it in less than a year
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6 years and your king pins are shot?
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When I contacted Axle Surgeons in Ohio, I was certain that they would do the whole job, but I guess it all depends on your location. Will for now I am going to get a Spicer King pin kit and look for a front end shop.
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