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Jan 11, 2006 | 07:53 AM

MEPR

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From: McChord AFB

King Pins...

Alrighty the next thing on my to do list for my 1964 F250 is the front end. My question is what size of King Pin do i need? Napa carries a regular and then an oversized. How do i know if i need oversized?
Also is there anything i need to watch for when i change the drag link, tie rod ends and wheel bearings?
Thanks.

Jan 11, 2006 | 02:27 PM

dendyr

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Inless you have major wearing issues you will use the regular size king pins. As far as what to look for when you chang out parts just look for excess wear and tear on the parts.

Jan 11, 2006 | 05:55 PM

hiball3985

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From: tujunga, calif

you only need oversize kingpins if your axle is worn and has to be redrilled, not likely in most cases....most of the wear happens in the bushings on the spindle, just replacing the kingpins won't do much..the bushings need to be replaced, pressed in and reamed for the new kingpins
Jim