Kingpin re-install

[combatmatt]

I know ive seen a post about re-install of D-60 kingpins somewhere but I searched for a while and cant locate it. I got the new kingpins in and cranked the crap out of them with a 4' cheater, and 190lbs of me hanging on the end. In your guys opinion is that sufficient to keep them in place or should i get a torque multiplier/big Impact/etc to make sure they're torqued in there enough. . . . . . .locktite?

thanks.

 

[4X4HIGH]

Lots of people do just as you have and are ok. I bought a Snap-on 200-600 ft/lb torque wrench just for this application though. I just don't want any issues that could have been avoided in the first place (that's just me). Besides, a man can never have too many tools. I bought all of my Snap-on torque wrenches off of e-bay and saved ALOT of money even after having the used ones calibrated.

 

[sweetk30]

any good overthe road truck service guy / tire service truck / semi truck repair guys will have a 3/4 or 1" torque wrench on hand and will go to 600 ft lb no problem. ask around and see if you can barrow it or have them swing in and click it up.

i also got one of these . . . http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251659&highlight=king+pin

 

[ryoken]

haha, i own that socket too..... didn't even need it for my removal, they turned out by hand... think it was about $75 off the Snappy truck...

I'll be glad i have it for the rebuild... but i've lost access to a 600lb torque wrench..... i'll have beg/borrow/rent one...

 

[76zimmer]

haha, i own that socket too..... didn't even need it for my removal, they turned out by hand... think it was about $75 off the Snappy truck...

I'll be glad i have it for the rebuild... but i've lost access to a 600lb torque wrench..... i'll have beg/borrow/rent one...

Sounds like you got the pull on it pretty good.

One side of mine pulled out, I didn't even have to turn it:

Repaired:

 

[bp71k5]

A 200lbs body standing on a 36" cheater bar will provide the 600 ft/lbs you need. I'm only 190 so I just bounced on it a bit to bring it over the top.

 

[76zimmer]

that means I could get by with a 24" bar!