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JRHASZARD · 08-27-2016, 01:12 PM

Ready to begin assembly of the chassis and running gear for my 39 pickup. I have an engine rebuilt by Walt DuPont and want to get everything together. The frame is nicely painted and all the springs and brake plates etc. have been blasted and painted also. I was wondering about an ad I saw in a catalog, C&G or MAC's about needle bearings for the kingpins. Called a Royal set. Much more expensive but does anyone know if they feel any different when driving?
Also, where can one find the rubber inserts for the spring shackles (cones?). I am having trouble finding replacement u-bolts of the proper length for the rear spring. The last guy welded them to the frame when he butchered that part of the truck. Also, haven"t seen any ads for the clips that hold the springs together. Does anyone have any recommendations for a steering box rebuilder? Thanks for any help. John

08-27-2016, 01:12 PM	#1
JRHASZARD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ophelia,Va. Posts: 219	39 pickup questions Ready to begin assembly of the chassis and running gear for my 39 pickup. I have an engine rebuilt by Walt DuPont and want to get everything together. The frame is nicely painted and all the springs and brake plates etc. have been blasted and painted also. I was wondering about an ad I saw in a catalog, C&G or MAC's about needle bearings for the kingpins. Called a Royal set. Much more expensive but does anyone know if they feel any different when driving? Also, where can one find the rubber inserts for the spring shackles (cones?). I am having trouble finding replacement u-bolts of the proper length for the rear spring. The last guy welded them to the frame when he butchered that part of the truck. Also, haven"t seen any ads for the clips that hold the springs together. Does anyone have any recommendations for a steering box rebuilder? Thanks for any help. John