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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    King Pins and other replacement steering parts

    Matt Hagan
    Matt Hagan


    Number of posts : 48
    Location : East Peoria, IL
    Registration date : 2008-05-28

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    Post by Matt Hagan Sat Mar 05, 2016 4:49 pm

    I need to replace king pins and other steering parts.  Where to get them? Rolling Eyes
    donivan65
    donivan65
    Governor
    Governor


    Number of posts : 12220
    Location : San Diego, California
    Registration date : 2008-05-12

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    Post by donivan65 Sat Mar 05, 2016 4:57 pm

    If you got a G-10 and want bronze bushings, Rare Parts probably charges $137 for the kit,,,,,,,I got drag and center links for a G-10
    VANagain
    VANagain


    Number of posts : 1046
    Location : San Diego, CA
    Age : 62
    Registration date : 2008-05-16

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    Post by VANagain Sat Mar 05, 2016 7:20 pm

    I took the easy route and went with the nylon bushings on my new king pins. That's what they came with. I'm sure the bronze ones are better but I hear they may need some machining to be properly fit.

    Here's more info on king pins:

    https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t909-king-pins-bushings#2404
    Matt Hagan
    Matt Hagan


    Number of posts : 48
    Location : East Peoria, IL
    Registration date : 2008-05-28

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    Post by Matt Hagan Mon Mar 07, 2016 1:15 pm

    Looks like I need to save some money! Thanks everyone for your 2 cents.
    donivan65
    donivan65
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    Governor


    Number of posts : 12220
    Location : San Diego, California
    Registration date : 2008-05-12

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    Post by donivan65 Mon Mar 07, 2016 2:45 pm

    ,,,it wont be too bad if you go with the $45 Moog 8494N Nylon bushings that came in the vans,,,,,
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    ChevyVanMan1


    Number of posts : 425
    Location : Your Nation's Capital
    Registration date : 2009-07-19

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    Post by ChevyVanMan1 Wed Jun 15, 2016 3:24 pm

    Although I'm oldschool and prefer bronze over nylon (Delrin® actually a space age polymer) the old plastic spacers probably lasted for decades. Hence, as the bronze kits were so hard and expensive to get I went with plastic. However, I only use White Lithium Grease to lube my kingpins and other front end parts. I'm no chemist, yet I know WLG does not dissolve plastic and rubber like regular grease will over time. Hence, maybe the new set will last even longer--surely past my and my van's lifetime.
    jrinaman
    jrinaman


    Number of posts : 890
    Location : zelienople,pa.
    Age : 59
    Registration date : 2011-03-10

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    Post by jrinaman Wed Jun 15, 2016 3:43 pm

    recently replaced mine, used the nylon and took a couple hours or less. wanted bronze but they need machined. local spring shop quoted $800.00 for bronze if I carry in the axle.

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