Anyone ever have to weld in D60 kingpins?

[Bad Karma]

Tore down my D60 over the weekend, all the while dreading the possibility of having to replace the kingpins. Well, one was loose and the other pulled straight out... I was not happy. Looks like they were loose for a long time and just wallowed out the threads and the mounting surface.

The 60 is going in a trailered rock buggy, so the easiest (cheapest) fix is to weld new kingpins back in and keep a eye out for a new housing down the road.

Haven't seen much info on welding the kingpins. Anyone done it?

 

[cegusman]

Heres a solution, might cost to much though.

 

[Bad Karma]

I could be talked into replacing the C's, depends on how hard it would be to do... The peace of mind would be worth the price, I suppose.

BUT, if welding the kingpins will work, I will do that instead so I can spend the money on other stuff for the build.

 

[Jimbo*]

I think this is a pretty good solution for you, if it's still available.
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206002

Jimbo

 

[Bad Karma]

Thanks, that would be ideal. I'll check and see if it's still for sale.

 

[tRustyK5]

Heli-coil it, or Keen-sert.

Rene

 

[Bad Karma]

Didn't know they made helicoils that big... Unfortunately, the mounting surface isn't totally flat anymore.

 

[Bad Karma]

I think this is a pretty good solution for you, if it's still available.
http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206002

Jimbo

Thanks, Jimbo, that was a pretty good solution. I just bought it.

 

[cegusman]

sweet score!