How do you remove a king pin from a front axle?
How do you remove a king pin from a front axle?
A bolt or stake goes through axle end to hit the flat spot on each king pin and hold them in place. This allows spindle yoke to swivel on the stationary pin. Final removal of old pin was done on 20-ton press using socket as spacer.
How do you lubricate king pins on a Dodge truck?
Lubrication of pins is accomplished by drilling holes in the yokes that are threaded on their upper (outside) end to accept a grease fitting. If you’re doing any job, including king pins, on a truck like this 1940 Dodge VC 1/2-ton pickup, you’ll be wise to visit www.39-47dodgetrucks.com.
What’s the best way to replace a kingpin truck?
The first thing to remove is the retaining bolts—and 2 inches of crud and 50 years of grease! I use a propane torch to heat the crud after I’ve scraped off all I can. Then wire brush the area until the metal is clean. Then using a penetrating oil called p.b. blaster, (some guys like k-w knocker loose, etc., but not me).
How do you remove a drag link from a front axle?
The drag link had dust covers on each end that had to be removed along with grease fittings and cotter pins. Then, we unscrewed the plugs at each end, and pulled the drag link off the steering gear arm and steering knuckle arm. Cotter pins are removed before nuts holding front end together come off.
How big is the spring pin on a Dodge truck?
Frame Cross member (fits 1939-1953 1/2,3/4,&1,ton Dodge trucks) This is the one that is just behind the cab that usually rusted out. Approx 8” x 39.75 ” long Front Leaf spring pin and bushing for the Flat fender Power Wagon 46-56 upper or lower.
Can you put a suspension system on a 61 Dodge truck?
GENERAL INFO In order to graft a more modern suspension system onto your `61-`71 Dodge Truck, you have a variety of choices for the modern unit you wish to install.
Where to cut the frame on a 72 up Dodge truck?
FRAME SPECIFICS `72-`93 FRAME PREP The `72-`93 frame will be cut where the framerails make the wide turn and become straight again as they go toward the back of the vehicle.
Do you have to remove crossmember on Dodge truck?
If your truck has a standard transmission, you may have to remove this crossmember and have a custom unit fabricated. It is tough to say, as Doug performed the swap on a `68-`71 truck which had a slightly different crossmember setup than `61-`67 trucks do.
