Yeah, I ordered those from LMC in my very first order for this truck! Nice to have gotten some parts as it feels like there will be progress made soon!

My plan is to put the truck on some stands and pull the front end. My initial effort will be to refurbish steering and suspension as needed (anything cushy or greasable will be replaced. Steering box feels really good). I did buy a kingpin kit - any tips on getting that job? Seems like PB Blaster is going to be my friend there. I think I have a machine shop that can hone (correct word?) the kingpin bushings for me.

 

4) B7C2461A .. Brake & Clutch Pedal Shaft Bushings- 15/16" long / Available from Ford.

MSRP each: $5.00 // FTE Ford Dealer Parts Dept sponsor PARTSGUYED.COM price each: $3.50.

Fits: 1961/64 F100/1100 // 1965 F100 2WD/4WD // 1965 F250 2WD / 1965/67 F250 4WD // 1965/67 F350/1100.
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4) B7AZ2471B (replaced B7AZ2471A) .. Brake & Clutch Pedal Shaft Bushings- 5/8" long / Available from Ford.

MSRP each: $1.66 / PARTSGUYED.COM price each: $1.20.

Fits: 1966/72 F100 2WD/4WD // 1966/72 F250 2WD // 1969/72 F350.

 

As far as the kingpins go, with the truck in the air grab the wheel top and bottom...making sure first that the wheel bearings are adjusted properly, and see how much the wheel moves. there will be some movement..but if its been taken care of properly...greased ...there should be nil for movement...try hard to make it move..my right side is wicked bad and initially it doesnt move...but after a serious shaking it breaks loose and its looser then a kids baby teeth right before they fall out...If it IS tight, look and see what they look like at the area the spindle and axle meet...if its nice and greasy...thats typically a good sign...not always though...if theres no grease there thats not usually a good sign...also...if theres a ton of caked on mud around you gotta knock it off ...do it slowly in case theres grease under there...it would prolly be dried as stale bread...but look to see if its there.
As far as the rest of the grease fittings go...look for the same thing...caked mud and/or globs of grease...be careful as those have rubber boots which holds the grease in the joint...steering linkage. The boot will most likely be dry...thus go easy around it to not damage whatever there is. When you grease those you want to go slow as you dont wanna pop the boot...that allows the elements in the joint. This would be a good time to see whats loose in the steering linkage as well...One thing most probably dont realize is that with armstrong steering...its not too bad steering...the keys are properly inflated tires and steering when the truck is rolling...less resistance on the whole of the steering linkage.
If the trucks been sitting, grease the wheel bearing when you pull the drums to check or redo the brakes...
Look over the brake hoses as well...look for cracks in them usually near where the metal ends are crimped on them, but also the area inbetween as well ...
The springs Im not too well versed on...but thats the kind of job I would either pay to have done with the truck or pull the springs and take to a spring shop or reputable repair shop as those get pressed in and out usually.

Dont rush the projects...slow and steady wins the race...plus its easier...and cheaper to be a bit slower and have the work done right the first time then rush things and have to spend more dough to have stuff redone for whatever reason.

I got to do the front end on mine...I've been slowly collecting the parts over the last few years...nearly have them all now as Im using all NOS stuff...only then will I pull it apart...


Keep us posted on how things go :-)



- cs65