Kansas should have no problems stopping.

 

I need to replace the the kingpins on Kansas . Any ideas on where to get them?

 

Chris, any big truck shop should be able to give you leads. I'd start at places that do truck frame straightening and alignments.

If you want to.biy the parts yourself try Job Lot Auto Parts in NY. They quite a few parts.for the bigger trucks. You local NAPA OE other good quality auto parts store might also be able to help.

 

Give Chuck a call. I got the king pins for my F4 and some other stuff from him. Good guy to deal with. A forum member, BTW.

Chucks Trucks LLC., Chuck's Trucks, Chucks Trucks

 

I also got my king pins and bushings for my F4 from Chuck Mantiglia of Chuck's Trucks. Give him a call or send him an email.

chuck4850@aol.com

203-288-2769 or 203-824-2002

 

 

Did you replace those steel brake lines? At minimum, pull them loose from the frame clamps and inspect them closely. My F4 was pretty much rust free but the lines had rusted where they clamp to the frame. Years of dirt and moisture had set a trap. Just a catastrophic failure waiting to happen had I not changed them out.

 

I have only replaced one section so far but I will look them over as you recommend . Can you use front brake lines from a f1 or are there once just for f5's

 

I got my hoses from Mac's. They have various lengths.

Search Results For: Brake Hose For All Years And Models Parts & Accessories

 

I always check with a.local.supplier first even if the price is a bit higher. The price usually comes on at about the same once you calculate shipping in. Some parts of the country the choice of local suppliers might be limited but Chris lives near Chicago, I can usually find parts in the Milwaukee area fairly easy. I like dealing locally, I feel I have more control and if there's a problem I can deal with it face to face with the vendor.

 

I also like to keep the money local when feasible. In the case of king pins, or other hard to find items for the larger trucks, it is just not worth the hassle trying to stay local..
Related story of staying local: A Mopar guy friend tried to find a tie rod end local.
"Sure, we can get it for that old car"
Price for that tie rod end? $125.00 for a part that I can buy on line for less than $20.00.
Shop local but be sure you're shopping smart.
Chuck knows what he is talking about, what is available and is quick and easy. I value my time.

 

I LOVE your collection, just read all three threads, do you have a thread for the 31?

 

No I don t have one for "Old Blue" my 31,but I have posted on here about her if you go to Truckstock 13 you can see some good things on her there.

 

Look what I got today for a $100



There 8"19.5"Michelins radials the rims are realy nice. It was from a scap yard and I only found 5 that match. They said they will look for the other one

 

I ordered king pins and return spring for my brakes and brake lines from chucks trucks today. If I can drum up one more 19.5 rim and a tire I think i'am going to be driving Kansas real soon.