The Ford Barn - View Single Post - 35 spindles and axle worn. Looking for a needle thrust bearing

danliveshere · 06-04-2020, 03:43 PM

Correct about the shims, it needs way more. Using nos 35/36 ford kingpin replacement it comes with a thrust bearing that goes under the round brake “knob” On top of the kingpin and when the pin is locked in position there’s still approx 1/8 gap under the stub axle to axle, and this is where the 37 kits have Their thrust bearing, so I figured if I can locate a thin needle thrust bearing here it would help the steering ??
A buddy behind me can machine a shim to correct thickness, was just hoping for a bearing. By the way I’m in Australia, I think the closest place to me that does recognised axle dropping is 2000 miles away. It’s going in a convertible sedan so really just like it pretty standard.

06-04-2020, 03:43 PM	#8
danliveshere Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cairns , Australia Posts: 746	Re: 35 spindles and axle worn. Looking for a needle thrust bearing Correct about the shims, it needs way more. Using nos 35/36 ford kingpin replacement it comes with a thrust bearing that goes under the round brake “knob” On top of the kingpin and when the pin is locked in position there’s still approx 1/8 gap under the stub axle to axle, and this is where the 37 kits have Their thrust bearing, so I figured if I can locate a thin needle thrust bearing here it would help the steering ?? A buddy behind me can machine a shim to correct thickness, was just hoping for a bearing. By the way I’m in Australia, I think the closest place to me that does recognised axle dropping is 2000 miles away. It’s going in a convertible sedan so really just like it pretty standard.