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Old May 28, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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Kingpin replacement questions

Gotta replace the kingpins on my F350 2wd. I have read the factory service manual and a few online tutorials and Im positive I can do it myself. My one question tho is, How do I know what size reamer I need to ream the bushings? Does anybody know. Does anybody know where i can look to find out?

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Old May 28, 2012 | 03:37 PM
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Take your spindles to a shop and have 'em do the job.

It's worth the money IMO, especially if ya get the metal bushings fitted. My local machine shop did it for $80 and they are snug like a bug.

A good time to do bearings and races too.
 
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I would much rather do it myself. Lost my job a few weeks ago and any money saved is a blessing.

Nonetheless, If I have a shop do it, I only have to take them the spindle correct? They dont need the whole I-beam.

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Take the shop the spindles and the king pins too that way they can be sure of the proper fit. Leave the axles at home.
 
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Old May 28, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by zukinut
I would much rather do it myself. Lost my job a few weeks ago and any money saved is a blessing.

Nonetheless, If I have a shop do it, I only have to take them the spindle, correct? They don't need the whole I-beam.
Correct. Bring 'em the spindles and a kingpin kit.
 
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