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Originally Posted by deuce lover
On an orig 33-34 and '32 there is no room or provisions for a bearing where the axle fits into the spindle.Only shims.The pic I posted is a '32.
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You are correct - this is the way that Ford designed the kingpins to carry the load. This was changed in later years when mechanical brakes were no longer used.
On many HotRods and non-stock cars, we remove the old style king pins and the above spindle bearings and use a special thrust needle bearing between the axle and the bottom of the spindle - to move the load/weight handling to this location. This is how I did it on my 32 Cabriolet when I switched over to Lincoln/Bendix style brakes. The king pins in these applications are flat on top and flush with the top of the spindle.
Also, the "shims" you mention are not shims, but a special type of washer and fiber seal. I believe the main purpose was to keep dirt and crap away from the king pin and lubrication grease in that area.