What is a kingpin kit?
Proprietary high-chrome, high-carbon tool steel is found only in STEMCO king pins kits, balancing strength and resilience. This means it can withstand the constant turning and pounding placed on the steering knuckle and axle over the life of the vehicle. Trained Technicians.
When should king pins be replaced?
The good news is the kingpins have a life of 750,000 miles, so with good maintenance they would only need to be replaced once during a truck’s lifetime,” said Duane Rasmussen, Instructor, Medium/Heavy Truck Technology, Hennepin Technical College.
How much play is allowed in a kingpin?
“When [the steer axle kingpin is] new, they’re going to have about three to four thousandths of an inch of play,” Ayala says. “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.
How long do King Pins last?
about 750,000 miles
How long do kingpins generally last? In general, kingpins have a lifespan of about 750,000 miles. With good maintenance, it’s unlikely that you’ll ever need a kingpin replacement more than once in your truck’s lifetime.
Where do king pin shims go?
If excessive play is present, the spindle can be shimmed by removing the King Pin and placing one or two of the thin shims between the upper side of th axle and the upper spindle boss. The number of shims needed will be different from car to car and even side to side.
Are there different size King Pins?
There are two different size king pins. The 3.5″‘is for overweight or heavy haul. The diameter refers to the small diameter. The king pins need to be checked for wear periodically.
Why choose Stemco Kaiser king pin kits?
STEMCO KAISER offers the broadest coverage of king pin kits with over 250 options including 100 different QwikKit applications. We also have full coverage with our Plus Kit™ and ECONO KIT. In markets that require a bronze bushing, STEMCO offers the STEMCO KAISER Plus Kit.
What is the best bi-metal king pin kit?
STEMCO Kaiser Plus Kit ® has been the premium “no-ream” bi-metal king pin kit. The included pre-sized bi-metal bronze bushings provide the same fit as a tightly reamed king pin installation.
Are all-makes King Pin kits tested?
They are tested, they are proven, and they have earned the Dana Diamond. Please see the Spicer Commercial Vehicle All-Makes King Pin Kits sell sheet, HAXL-KPK-12019, for complete interchange information. A Range of Bushing Options to Meet Your Specifications.
Why choose Spicer king pin kits for Your Truck?
Spicer king pin kits are built to OE specifications and easy to install. Spicer king pin kits are the expert’s choice when it comes to durable replacement king pin kits. To enhance your heavy-duty vehicle performance and take advantage of proven Spicer quality for your commercial truck, locate a Spicer parts distributor near you.