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03-07-2020, 08:10 AM
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Royal kingpins for '49
I need to replace the kingpins on my '49 sedan and am considering the Royal kit. Any input from anyone who has actually used them?
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03-07-2020, 08:24 AM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
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When first installed, most noticeable was that there seemed to be less steering effort needed.
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03-09-2020, 09:36 PM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
Where did you get them?
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03-09-2020, 10:01 PM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
Are the royals a plain bushing or ball/roller bearings?
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03-09-2020, 10:28 PM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
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They are tiny needle bearings. DD |
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03-09-2020, 10:36 PM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
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03-09-2020, 10:58 PM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
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This is a set for a Ford I-beam, but you should get the idea. DD 
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03-09-2020, 11:36 PM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
If you are going to do the upper outer and lower outer pin kits --- I have some nice
++ N.O.S. U.S.A. made ++ pin kits -- a nice matched set of four, if you would like!!! Always best to simply call me --- Craig --- 516 - 485 - 1935 .... New York.... |
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03-10-2020, 04:14 AM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
The thing with needle/roller bearings is they are designed to move continuesly( thats the reason you have an angle in a driveshaft u-joint).
If they are at rest going straight forward for a long period you get galling... Heard all kinds of reviews from great to fast failure about needle bearings in kingpins. That said...if i was to reinvent the bushing for less friction i would go with a coated bushing. |
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03-10-2020, 08:04 AM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
I have not used the needle bearing king pins, but have sure read a lot of negative reviews from the people who have. Might want to research it a bit.
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03-10-2020, 09:15 PM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
I agree with you jseery. I'm sure they roll right off the bat better. More parts more issues. But I have no experience with them. Keep it simple. Lot more opportunity for failure.
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03-10-2020, 10:51 PM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
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And not to mention how costly they are....$419.99 at Speedy Bills for this '37-'41 Ford set. DD 
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03-10-2020, 11:13 PM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
Seems unnecessary.
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03-11-2020, 07:42 AM
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Re: Royal kingpins for '49
I got my kit at Shoebox-Central and install went well. Be sure to grease the thrust bearings with a pin-type grease fitting......Mark
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