Jakes Spindle Lift King Pin Issue

WIN.308 · 11-30-2011, 07:21 PM

Just started to install new Jakes lift on my 2002 TXT Series, I pulled my old spindles off and removed kingpin tubes, but the diameter of the tubes is way too small for the new spindles, I then noticed an upper and lower brass bushing on my old spindles, removed them and had to beat them into new spindles, had to beat the tubes in, but now it wont fit into the axle, the bushings have a lip which causes it to not fit.

Is it possible the previous owner had the wrong size spindle tubes and used the bushings to make it work? Shouldn't the spindle tubes work on the Jakes spindle without having to use bushings? Thanks...

Coltf1991 · 12-01-2011, 11:00 AM

You shouldn't need to swap parts out like that. Should be a direct bolt on kit.

LostHusker · 12-01-2011, 09:53 PM

Win, what is the part # for the lift you got?

Offtwice · 12-01-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by WIN.308

Just started to install new Jakes lift on my 2002 TXT Series, I pulled my old spindles off and removed kingpin tubes, but the diameter of the tubes is way too small for the new spindles, I then noticed an upper and lower brass bushing on my old spindles, removed them and had to beat them into new spindles, had to beat the tubes in, but now it wont fit into the axle, the bushings have a lip which causes it to not fit.

Is it possible the previous owner had the wrong size spindle tubes and used the bushings to make it work? Shouldn't the spindle tubes work on the Jakes spindle without having to use bushings? Thanks...

I used Jakes disk brake kit........and it required new spindles and kingpins..............and I had the same issue as you. I just took a rounded file and filed away alittle until they fit. You could also just use a drill........but I was afraid of taking too much off too quickly. Fits perfect now!

OT

WIN.308 · 12-01-2011, 10:17 PM

Husker I believe its #6207. Turns out the old spindles were the wrong size for the axle and to make them fit the previous owner used some brass bushings to take up the slack, plus the spindle tubes (kingpins) were smaller than stock. Got the right size tubes today and problem solved.

LostHusker · 12-01-2011, 10:19 PM

OK, good to hear,,,makes more sense now.

WIN.308 · 12-01-2011, 10:26 PM

Husker I may have asked you this before, but where in South Texas do you reside? I'm a little northwest of Corpus near Mathis.

Coltf1991 · 12-02-2011, 12:57 AM

I think he stays in Davine???

LostHusker · 12-02-2011, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WIN.308

Husker I may have asked you this before, but where in South Texas do you reside? I'm a little northwest of Corpus near Mathis.

Devine area off 35S

firemandan841 · 03-11-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by WIN.308

Husker I believe its #6207. Turns out the old spindles were the wrong size for the axle and to make them fit the previous owner used some brass bushings to take up the slack, plus the spindle tubes (kingpins) were smaller than stock. Got the right size tubes today and problem solved.

Where did you find the right size I am having the exact same problem and am pulling my hair out trying to find it

11-30-2011, 07:21 PM	#1
WIN.308 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Texas Posts: 69	Jakes Spindle Lift King Pin Issue Just started to install new Jakes lift on my 2002 TXT Series, I pulled my old spindles off and removed kingpin tubes, but the diameter of the tubes is way too small for the new spindles, I then noticed an upper and lower brass bushing on my old spindles, removed them and had to beat them into new spindles, had to beat the tubes in, but now it wont fit into the axle, the bushings have a lip which causes it to not fit. Is it possible the previous owner had the wrong size spindle tubes and used the bushings to make it work? Shouldn't the spindle tubes work on the Jakes spindle without having to use bushings? Thanks...

12-01-2011, 11:00 AM	#2
Coltf1991 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,901	Re: Jakes Spindle Lift King Pin Issue You shouldn't need to swap parts out like that. Should be a direct bolt on kit.

12-01-2011, 09:53 PM	#3
LostHusker Just one day at a time Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 8,650	Re: Jakes Spindle Lift King Pin Issue Win, what is the part # for the lift you got?

12-01-2011, 10:17 PM	#5
WIN.308 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Texas Posts: 69	Re: Jakes Spindle Lift King Pin Issue Husker I believe its #6207. Turns out the old spindles were the wrong size for the axle and to make them fit the previous owner used some brass bushings to take up the slack, plus the spindle tubes (kingpins) were smaller than stock. Got the right size tubes today and problem solved.

12-01-2011, 10:26 PM	#7
WIN.308 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Texas Posts: 69	Re: Jakes Spindle Lift King Pin Issue Husker I may have asked you this before, but where in South Texas do you reside? I'm a little northwest of Corpus near Mathis.

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12-01-2011, 10:19 PM	#6
LostHusker Just one day at a time Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 8,650	Re: Jakes Spindle Lift King Pin Issue OK, good to hear,,,makes more sense now.

12-02-2011, 12:57 AM	#8
Coltf1991 Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,901	Re: Jakes Spindle Lift King Pin Issue I think he stays in Davine???

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