|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
05-16-2020, 11:23 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: North Pole, Alaska
Posts: 2,651
|
King pin removal, the hard way!
So I picked up a late 30’s front axle with round back spindles. Wishbones had been cut/welded and are pretty much junk, but the axle(I have about 10 of these) and the spindles are in good shape.
One of the kingpins was about 1/2 way out, I thought it would be the “easy” side. Boy was I wrong, it wouldn’t budge, even with heat and an air hammer. So I backed it up a bit and cut the end off, and my suspicions were correct. The diameter of the pin was .813, and there was no way the thing was going through the axle after it had been mushroomed out to a whopping .836 diameter! |
05-17-2020, 08:58 AM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Shippensburg, pa.
Posts: 415
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
Several years ago, after spending all day getting the spindles off of 5 axle assemblies, and beating up my hands, wrists, and arms, I felt there must be an easier way. The next axle assemblies that I needed to dis-assemble, I took them to Super Spring shop. They specialize in big truck work. They charged me $ 20.00 to dis-assemble a complete front end. It is well worth the price. It saves time energy and abuse of my body.
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
05-17-2020, 09:14 AM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: North Pole, Alaska
Posts: 2,651
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
Well I haven’t even attempted the perch pins yet. I thought I would try making a “puller” of some sort for those like Andy did here on the Barn.
But I can tell you, if I found someone to do all this for $20, I’d bring them a truckload of them! |
05-17-2020, 10:32 AM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: sw minnesota
Posts: 4,567
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
the civilized way is to use a big press. hammers and air hammers just wreck stuff. you get very creative when setting the whole axle and wish bone in the bed of the press to get it sitting level and secure, takes two people really. blocks and boards, what ever it takes. i have a big piece of heavy wall pipe cut and ground to the right angle to support the axle and keep the king pins or perch pins vertical for pressing.
|
05-17-2020, 12:55 PM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 8,990
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
I am so glad I have this tool. Even the most stubborn pins come out rather easily...
__________________
"I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you". |
05-17-2020, 01:32 PM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: sw minnesota
Posts: 4,567
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
|
05-17-2020, 02:45 PM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: so cal, placerville, vegas
Posts: 1,394
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
For us 'youngsters', newcomers, please explain what that tool is, and what it is supposed to do. Thank you.
|
05-17-2020, 02:50 PM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: sw minnesota
Posts: 4,567
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
looks like it would bolt onto the 4 backing plate holes on the spindle and has a fine thread screw to press out the king pin. great idea, could be done on the car then
|
05-17-2020, 03:20 PM | #9 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 8,990
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
Quote:
I've used another I have NUMEROUS times and do not recall having an issue with any removals. Prior to having this tool, I do recall some swearing going on, sore hands and wrists...
__________________
"I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you". |
|
05-18-2020, 01:05 AM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: North Pole, Alaska
Posts: 2,651
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
|
05-18-2020, 01:08 AM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: MN
Posts: 7,053
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
hammering something always works.
Last edited by Tinker; 05-18-2020 at 01:15 AM. |
05-19-2020, 11:43 PM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Orcas Island Washington
Posts: 4,914
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
That is a real treasure. A thing of beauty!
__________________
Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson) |
05-20-2020, 09:14 AM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Snohomish,WA
Posts: 1,030
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
|
05-20-2020, 09:39 AM | #14 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON
Posts: 11,106
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
Quote:
The other side, and the whole deal explained! If you can believe it, ALL 4 red pieces were for sale in the 'Barn "Swap" section in 2012 for $150! DD …………. Last edited by V8COOPMAN; 05-20-2020 at 09:55 AM. |
|
05-20-2020, 11:29 AM | #15 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Daytona Beach, Fl & Spencer, W. Va,
Posts: 4,442
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
Quote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvR12q9yclE
__________________
Mike Jr. here. I get on here every few months to check messages, and look through his almost 500 saved messages for information on the '29 and '34 I still have. A lot of very nice people on here. He truly enjoyed Ford Barn. |
|
05-20-2020, 11:31 AM | #16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 8,990
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
The king pin tool in your photo appears to be for BIG trucks. Not a huge desire for that tool.
Still, $250 for the set was a deal even eight years ago.
__________________
"I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you". |
05-20-2020, 12:43 PM | #17 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON
Posts: 11,106
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
Quote:
NO, no.....that was $150.00! Click the link below! DD https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...ng+pin+remover |
|
05-20-2020, 01:39 PM | #18 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posts: 8,990
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
Quote:
__________________
"I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you". |
|
05-21-2020, 06:50 AM | #19 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 6,177
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
Quote:
My dad has Snap On king pin remover that has not failed us yet. Hook it up to a 1/2” impact and seconds later they are out. |
|
05-21-2020, 08:35 AM | #20 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON
Posts: 11,106
|
Re: King pin removal, the hard way!
Quote:
Saw that you JUST missed that one. Here's the Snap-On! Click the link for more detail! DD http://www.philosopherswrench.com/20...l-of-week.html |
|
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|