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Dennisfly · 07-07-2020, 01:31 PM

My king pin retaining pins/bolts have been installed backwards. They were inserted from the rear of the axle and the nut/steering stop is on the front. I became aware of this when the inside of my left front tire rubbed on the brake rod during a tight turn. I figured I could just remove them and reinstall in the proper direction. I removed the nut and lock washer, reinstalled the nut loosely with some space under it and tried to drive the pin out. No luck. I’m using a 24 oz hammer with a long drift rod. I’ve tried with weight on and off the wheels. There is no rust visible, the king pins have no play, and I believe these were rebuilt within the last several years.

Should I go with a five pound sledge or is there something else here that I’m unaware of?

07-07-2020, 01:31 PM	#1
Dennisfly Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 143	King Pin Retaining Bolts My king pin retaining pins/bolts have been installed backwards. They were inserted from the rear of the axle and the nut/steering stop is on the front. I became aware of this when the inside of my left front tire rubbed on the brake rod during a tight turn. I figured I could just remove them and reinstall in the proper direction. I removed the nut and lock washer, reinstalled the nut loosely with some space under it and tried to drive the pin out. No luck. I’m using a 24 oz hammer with a long drift rod. I’ve tried with weight on and off the wheels. There is no rust visible, the king pins have no play, and I believe these were rebuilt within the last several years. Should I go with a five pound sledge or is there something else here that I’m unaware of? __________________ 1929 Town Sedan (Briggs) 155B, Mitchell Overdrive 1935 Model 48 Tudor Last edited by Dennisfly; 07-07-2020 at 01:50 PM.