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Don/WI · 04-14-2014, 07:21 PM

A fellow Model "A"er is looking to repair or replace his front axle. He brought his old axle to me and asked me for my opinion on repairing it. One of the kingpin holes is worn and the kingpin moves side to side about 0.030". He asked if I thought it could be drilled/bored out and a sleeve/bushing pressed in to repair it. While I feel that it could be done, I don't think I would install a repaired one for myself. I guess I'm asking for opinions on whether it can/should be done.

He called me to see what I thought and also if I had a spare axle. I happen to have one that I purchased at one time with some other "A" stuff. The axle has no rust, just a thin layer of black paint. It looks to be used but not abused. The holes are not worn. What is a fair price for this item? Don/WI

04-14-2014, 07:21 PM	#1
Don/WI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kaukauna, Wisconsin Posts: 394	Front Axle - Repair old or look for replacement? A fellow Model "A"er is looking to repair or replace his front axle. He brought his old axle to me and asked me for my opinion on repairing it. One of the kingpin holes is worn and the kingpin moves side to side about 0.030". He asked if I thought it could be drilled/bored out and a sleeve/bushing pressed in to repair it. While I feel that it could be done, I don't think I would install a repaired one for myself. I guess I'm asking for opinions on whether it can/should be done. He called me to see what I thought and also if I had a spare axle. I happen to have one that I purchased at one time with some other "A" stuff. The axle has no rust, just a thin layer of black paint. It looks to be used but not abused. The holes are not worn. What is a fair price for this item? Don/WI