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firetique57 · 05-01-2013, 12:27 PM

I asked this over on the HAMB site with no replies so I thought I'd ask here.
I'm rebuilding a 30/31 Model A frame. Just got the frame back from sand blasting and I'm ready to start re-assembly. I'm thinking of going with juice brakes instead of the mechanical. Should I change the king pins to do away with the cup for the brake actuator and if so which king pins will work with a stock Model A axle and spindles? I've read the other threads here about mechanical vs hydraulic brakes and I'm not debating pros or cons just interested in the king pin issue at the moment. Thanks!
Andy

1931 flamingo · 05-01-2013, 01:10 PM

Are you going to adapt the hyd backing plates to the A spindles?? If so I would keep the A king pins. JMO
Paul in CT

Rowdy · 05-01-2013, 02:38 PM

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Basicly you can use any 28-48 kingpins. Most use the 37-41 kingkins for the clean look, others use whatever they can get the cheapest. Rod

05-01-2013, 12:27 PM	#1
firetique57 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Walkertown, NC Posts: 105	King pin question I asked this over on the HAMB site with no replies so I thought I'd ask here. I'm rebuilding a 30/31 Model A frame. Just got the frame back from sand blasting and I'm ready to start re-assembly. I'm thinking of going with juice brakes instead of the mechanical. Should I change the king pins to do away with the cup for the brake actuator and if so which king pins will work with a stock Model A axle and spindles? I've read the other threads here about mechanical vs hydraulic brakes and I'm not debating pros or cons just interested in the king pin issue at the moment. Thanks! Andy

05-01-2013, 01:10 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: King pin question Are you going to adapt the hyd backing plates to the A spindles?? If so I would keep the A king pins. JMO Paul in CT

05-01-2013, 02:38 PM	#3
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: King pin question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Basicly you can use any 28-48 kingpins. Most use the 37-41 kingkins for the clean look, others use whatever they can get the cheapest. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!