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I used a similar (possibly same) tool on my kingpins a year ago. With the guide like you have, you get top and bottom lined up nice and straight.
Agreed. The pin slid from top to bottom with no issues. I also used a caliper to make my finish cut was consistent on all 4 bushings or as close as possible.
I used a similar (possibly same) tool on my kingpins a year ago. With the guide like you have, you get top and bottom lined up nice and straight.
The machine shop I had do my bushings did it all wrong! They reamed 1 side at a time to fit the pin. Me not thinking of anything after being told by 4 people they were the go to I did not put the front end together for a month.
That is when I found the pins would not fit all the way though. I used a brake hone to fit the pins, still way to tight.
I have since bought a reamer and will give it a try and if the bushings are now to big I will have to get another kit and I will press them in my self as I have also seen how I can do it at home with thread all, nuts & washers.
Originally Posted by gump1376
Ah. Okay. I guess I was thinking of a solid axle, not beams. My bad.
Later twin beams (83>) use ball joints.
My 81 F100 twin beam uses kingpins.
Dave ----
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