Reaming Axle Spindle to fit King Pin

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Originally Posted by Synchro909

That's not a bad video but I saw something VERY wrong as he reassembled the king pin. A hammer should never be used on the head of the cotter pin - pulling it in with the nut is quite enough. Hammering is very likely to stretch the eye in the end of the axle, ruining it. I've seen it done too many times.

I disagree. I have snapped the threaded portion off a kingpin lock when trying to pull it in. Now I always take a punch and hammer to tap the lock into position. I’m not whamming hard on the thing, but I make sure it’s very snug in there. I am never hitting the axle with the punch or hammer.