KINGPIN KITS
What are kingpin kits?King pin kits are composed of king pins as centrepiec...
KINGPIN KITS
What are kingpin kits?
King pin kits are composed of king pins as centrepiece of the steering knuckle, slide bearing bushings and roller bearings. Depending on the area of application, the kits are additionally equipped with oil seals, thrust washers, o-rings, shims and lubrication nipples.
What is a kingpin kit used for on a truck?
The king pin on a truck connects the steer axle to the steering knuckle, supporting the steering geometry and allowing the wheel ends to turn the vehicle. These hefty steel pins work in tandem with the bushings to handle intense forces while keeping the knuckle in proper alignment.
How often should a kingpin be replaced?
The good news is the kingpins have a life of approximately 750,000 miles, so with good maintenance they shouldn't need replacing very often, kingpin kits are made up of various components and even thought the pin itself is a hard wearing part there are other components that require checking one of the main items in a kingpin kit that should be checked is the bearing.
How much play is allowed in a kingpin kit?
“When [the steer axle kingpin is] new, they're going to have about three to four thousandths of an inch of play, “It's not a rule, but that's in general terms. Once it hits the ten thousandths [range of] movement, those tires are going to be wearing out fast.
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