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mac101 · 09-21-2015, 05:36 PM

I'm working on my front axle. I've got about a 3/4 inch bow, which I think I can get out. I just noted that there is some play in the kingpins when just inserted in the axle without spindle. How much play can be tolerated in the axle ? Spindle are tight, looks like new bushings.

1930artdeco · 09-21-2015, 05:40 PM

Sounds like the axle holes are wallowed out. There should be zero play in the axle.

Mike

Al 29Tudor · 09-21-2015, 06:38 PM

I think the wedge pins tighten up the king pins in the axle.
But only 0.001 after honing bushings for the king pin in the spindle.
Al Leach.

Larry Jenkins · 09-21-2015, 07:02 PM

Take the 3/4" bow out of the front axle with a hydraulic jacking system COLD! Most Auto Body shops have this kind of machine. Takes only minutes by someone who is knowledgeable.

Larry

Kevin in NJ · 09-21-2015, 07:27 PM

You may want to look at what I did to straighten an axle.

Axle striaghtening

Do not try to guess by the bow of the axle. At the very least use a long straight edge to sight down the centerlines of the 4 holes. They should be inline.

andyfresno · 09-21-2015, 07:35 PM

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A good axel can usually be had for $50 or less.

katy · 09-22-2015, 10:36 AM

Kevin, thanks for posting that. I've been wondering about the angles of the holes in the axle.

mac101 · 09-22-2015, 05:21 PM

Just picked up a very nice axle, no bow and King pins fit, $50.

Thanks for the advice.

09-21-2015, 05:36 PM	#1
mac101 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 127	Kingpins I'm working on my front axle. I've got about a 3/4 inch bow, which I think I can get out. I just noted that there is some play in the kingpins when just inserted in the axle without spindle. How much play can be tolerated in the axle ? Spindle are tight, looks like new bushings.

09-21-2015, 05:40 PM	#2
1930artdeco Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lynden, Wa Posts: 3,777	Re: Kingpins Sounds like the axle holes are wallowed out. There should be zero play in the axle. Mike __________________ 1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan

09-21-2015, 06:38 PM	#3
Al 29Tudor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 667	Re: Kingpins I think the wedge pins tighten up the king pins in the axle. But only 0.001 after honing bushings for the king pin in the spindle. Al Leach.

09-21-2015, 07:02 PM	#4
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: Kingpins Take the 3/4" bow out of the front axle with a hydraulic jacking system COLD! Most Auto Body shops have this kind of machine. Takes only minutes by someone who is knowledgeable. Larry

09-21-2015, 07:27 PM	#5
Kevin in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South East NJ Posts: 3,398	Re: Kingpins You may want to look at what I did to straighten an axle. Axle striaghtening Do not try to guess by the bow of the axle. At the very least use a long straight edge to sight down the centerlines of the 4 holes. They should be inline.

09-21-2015, 07:35 PM	#6
andyfresno Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 39	Re: Kingpins Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) A good axel can usually be had for $50 or less.

09-22-2015, 10:36 AM	#7
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,715	Re: Kingpins Kevin, thanks for posting that. I've been wondering about the angles of the holes in the axle. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

09-22-2015, 05:21 PM	#8
mac101 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 127	Re: Kingpins Just picked up a very nice axle, no bow and King pins fit, $50. Thanks for the advice.