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Title: King pins
Post by: mikke60 on May 17, 2010, 07:18:04 PM
Attempting to change kingpins in my 68  5A. Anybody out there know the trick to getting the old one out? I have a truck  mechanic helping me out, but he has never done a bus. would be grateful for any help... Mike
Title: Re: King pins
Post by: Melbo on May 17, 2010, 07:39:43 PM
Call Luke tomorrow and he will be able to tell you what to do --- I had a shop do mine on my 8 and luke overnighted all the stuff and they installed it but had questions and he knew the answers.

Melbo
Title: Re: King pins
Post by: mikke60 on May 17, 2010, 07:49:24 PM
got his number please?
Title: Re: King pins
Post by: bobofthenorth on May 17, 2010, 07:50:32 PM
888 COACH 34
Title: Re: King pins
Post by: Melbo on May 17, 2010, 07:54:43 PM
Bob

Are you like Sarah Palin and have that number written on your hand???? Just wondering

Melbo
Title: Re: King pins
Post by: robertglines1 on May 18, 2010, 05:46:16 AM
your friend should have no problem between bus and truck...I've done it with a air hammer...porta power would work also....just grease the heck out of it before you start...
Title: Re: King pins
Post by: mikke60 on May 21, 2010, 06:26:32 PM
Well days later,and finally got the kingpins out.after trying every trick in the book,the best tools for the job were,blocking,a jack, and a trusty 12 lbs sledge hammer. Four or five hits with that,and the pin popped.  thanks for the feedback and the info about luke..

Mike S
Title: Re: King pins
Post by: zubzub on May 22, 2010, 01:10:03 AM
Thanks for the update.....
BTW did just drive the pin straight down or did you smack the knuckle  like you can smack the side of a tie-rod knuckle  to get the pin tp pop out?  JUst for future info, thanks.   oh yeah pics are always great with these jobs.
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