![]() To remove the steering knuckle you need to remove the upper and lower kingpin caps. Also check your wheel bearings/races and replace if necessary. Brake chambers to make it easier to take the knuckles off, but not necessaryĪt this point I would recommend a new drag link, new tie rod ends, Check your s-cams and bushings/ replace if necessary. Dial indicator for setting up wheel bearings I highly recommend Kaiser qwik-kit kingpins Brake shoe removal tool (or large pliers) Kingpin bushing installer tool (kaiser makes one for their spiral bushings if you go that route) Wheel nut removal tools, preferably air Have you done wheel bearings and wheel seals before? ![]() If I embark on this adventure, how much time should I plan on it taking? Any suggestions on where I might get more reasonably prices parts than what Peterbilt will offer? Any non-standard tools I might need? Any tips, tricks or suggestions anybody can offer would be greatly appreciated. Given that I have my own shop and, while I’m no mechanic I am a pretty accomplished parts-swapper, should this job be easily within the scope of my abilities, or should I go down to my local Cummins dealer and let them rape me like they usually do? My problem is that I’ve never done this before and don’t want to turn a minor problem into something major and very expensive. My tractor (2006 Pete 387) is no spring chicken (858k miles), and as I’ve been experiencing some unusual steer tire wear (yes, it is properly aligned and I have Road King shocks and Centramtics and Tru-Balance wheel centering sleeves), thought I might try replacing the king pins. I know I’ve seen a post on here on the same topic, but I couldn’t find it, so here goes… TRUEFIT PLUS™ Series of No Ream King Pin SetsĪ ll Eato n. Lower overall cost associated with installation. ![]() Performance matching that of a reamed king pin set.Quick installation time compared to traditional “ream required” king pins.Featuring matched king pins and bi-metal bushings (improved fit).If not properly lubricated, steel on steel contact will occur, resulting in drastically reduced king pin life. Improper fitment and loose pins can cause premature wear, reducing the life of your steering components. In contrast, spiral bushings can have larger tolerances between the bushings and king pin since the spiralbushing is designed to fit the king pin bore, not the king pin. Since the bushing is designed to match the pin, you will have an exact fit even if the king pin bore has small imperfections. TRUEFIT PLUS™ fitment and longevity is similar to traditional king pins (matched fit). You can depend on Dayton Parts TRUEFIT PLUS™ series of “no-ream” king pins to get you back on the road quickly, saving you both time and money. ![]() The TRUEFIT PLUS™ series of king pins offer the most economical matched fitment of king pin and bushing, without the added cost of reaming. The TRUEFIT PLUS™ series of king pins offers ease of installation and pre-sized bi-metal bushings, which have been performance proven, mile after mile, by North American vehicles. ![]() TRUEFIT PLUS™ king pin kits result in a proper fit every time. All kits include bi-metal bronze bushings that are engineered as a perfect match to the king pin – taking the guesswork out of properly reaming your matched components. The fitment of a reamed king pin installation with the benefit of reduced installation downtime. The TRUEFIT PLUS™ series of king pin kits combine Dayton Parts announces the TRUEFIT PLUS™ line of “no ream” king pin sets. ![]()
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