King pins

[mikke60]

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

[Melbo]

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

[mikke60]

got his number please?

[bobofthenorth]

888 COACH 34

[Melbo]

Bob

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

Melbo

[robertglines1]

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...

[mikke60]

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

[zubzub]

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.