Dana 60 Kingpin question...

[NewMexK5]

What size fender washers do I use to put under the Kingpin cap? I know it's a dumb question, but I am not near my rig.

Thanks in advance...

 

[tRustyK5]

1/2" fender washer from Home depot works really good. 2" O.D., 1/2" hole, 1/16" thick so you can use one, two or three. You've used too many washers when the steering feels vague and kinda spooky without any return to center.

Rene

 

[MNorby]

also might suggest getting new springs and bushings when you do it. ORD has them for $18 for both sides and add a few washers to give it an extra little pre-load for the larger, heavier tires.

 

[NewMexK5]

I put new springs and bushings in when I built the axle about one thousand miles ago, just trying to get a little more preload on the springs.

Thank you both!

 

[mollyman]

whats the reason for putting the washers in there and where exactly do they go ? on top of the spring ?

 

[MNorby]

it'll preload the kingpin spring a bit more and help with deathwobble and prolong life of the lower KP bearing.

 

[mollyman]

interesting where do you put the washer and do you use one or more

 

[NewMexK5]

IIRC, you put the washer on top of the spring and then re-install the kingpin cap.

I found some 5/8"x2"dia.x1/8"thick washers in the warehouse, I'm going to try one of those on each side and see if it helps.