[neds29]

Hi- I know this is an old thread, but I've been redoing the brakes and king pins on my '29 pu, and happened to find the "new" ones I'd bought back in 1971 for my since-sold '29 roadster. Turns out the existing thrust bearing has rollers for bearings, not balls. The "new" have balls and are much less substantial than the old. The old or "existing" thrust bearings were completely frozen full of dirt and grease but with a little Kroil penetrating oil I freed them up. But they don't turn smoothly and one is actually falling apart so I won't reuse them. The top surfaces show wear so obviously they've been that way for awhile- no wonder steering was so stiff. The new bearings have "Made in the USA" stamped on them, but no manufacturer. Curious. Oh, the metal on the "new" is stained- but I am too after 50 years!
Ned .