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01-04-2010, 06:48 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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G8A - How much wiggle in KingPin is "OK"?
I got a "little' wiggle room in the front axle carrier. I didn't remove it and actually check the King pin, pre se, but curious as to how much wiggle can be tolerated before new bushings are required. Thanks
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01-04-2010, 06:57 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: G8A - How much wiggle in KingPin is "OK"?
That is a call I call tipsy My finger hands are numb from diabetes yours may be those of a surgen. If you don't have clunking, wandering or uneven tire wear you are ok. IF you are uncomfortable about it then replace.
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01-04-2010, 07:27 PM | #3 |
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Re: G8A - How much wiggle in KingPin is "OK"?
I useually jack up the front end, grab tire at top and bottom, if more then 3/16" to 1/4" of play, time for new bushings and maybe king pins and seals. Better to change to the new style "bi metal" bushings (old style were poly graphite) befor the holes in the lower control arms get damaged. You don't even want to know how mush new ones retail for now. Good luck
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01-07-2010, 08:30 PM | #4 |
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Re: G8A - How much wiggle in KingPin is "OK"?
wonder if anyone has tried tapping the spindle and putting a grease fitting on it? so this doesn't happen so soon, becase lets face it no one takes those out to grease them.
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01-07-2010, 08:44 PM | #5 | |
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Re: G8A - How much wiggle in KingPin is "OK"?
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a shot of grease is better then the alterative. I've "pounded" out more then my share of rusted king pins. You keep asking questions, Don't be afraid to invent/ make it better. |
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01-09-2010, 11:17 PM | #6 |
gone yamaha!
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Re: G8A - How much wiggle in KingPin is "OK"?
might be something to try when i get my clutch back up and running.
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01-10-2010, 11:35 AM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: G8A - How much wiggle in KingPin is "OK"?
Looks like the right angle zerks have the best threads for this. 1/4 28 tap.
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01-10-2010, 04:18 PM | #8 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: G8A - How much wiggle in KingPin is "OK"?
I put zerks in my G1 When i replaced the bushings and pins. Used 1/4 28 straight fittings, had to take a little off the threads so the pin would clear them.
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