Need a D60 Kingpin Removal Tool source

[kennyw]

I'm looking for a tool like this for removing D60 upper kingpins. Basically a hardened steel 7/8" hex X approx 2" long. It drops into the kingpin and gives you something for a socket to grab. Everything I can find via Google search is out of stock, discontinued, doesn't meet the minimum order of $100.


I tried a 7/8 lug nut but it looked like it was going to let go on me.

 

[nvrenuf]

There’s some 7/8 allen wrenches on eBay for under $20.

 

[kennyw]

There’s some 7/8 allen wrenches on eBay for under $20.

Good idea, I'll cut one out two down from that and it should work. $17 shipped was the cheapest I found.

 

[Lolz_cats]

Have your tried Greensheilds in Everett? I find they have some industrial sized equipment and tools in stock a lot of the times. Or even Grainger?

 

[sweetk30]

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my snap-on has not let me down and i have about 1dozen king pin jobs on it . just need the 1" to 3/4" reducer and the good 3/4" ratchet and a long handle then a 6ft pipe and they pop out no problem .

 

[cheavyk10]

I have this one.
Bondhus 12120 7/8" Long Hex L-Wrench https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002YNQOBA/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_JA4XX87C4E14VEF0BTPN

 

[rderosier]

I ordered this one a few weeks ago but it was way cheaper when I did, im amazed how much more expensive it is now

QT1064 King Pin Socket for 1975-1993 Dana 60 Open Knuckle Front Axles

QT1064 king pin socket for 1975-1993 Dana 60 open knuckle front axles. USA-made 3/4" drive professional tool rated for 600 ft-lbs of impact torque.

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[kennyw]

A friend of mine found a 7/8" stainless steel hex bar at a local steel supplier. He grabbed a 3" long piece for me and it worked perfectly with a 3/4" drive impact socket and breaker bar.

 

[bp71k5]

A friend of mine found a 7/8" stainless steel hex bar at a local steel supplier. He grabbed a 3" long piece for me and it worked perfectly with a 3/4" drive impact socket and breaker bar.

I did the same except plain steel. Worked fine.

 

[SnackPack]

Why not get a 7/8" nut and a bolt that fits it, weld the nut onto the end of the bolt, and then impact from the bolt head?

 

[sweetk30]

torque spec is 500-600 ft lbs in . . . they SNAP real good coming out with a lot more required . i have had 2 break on me and had to weld it up to get it to hold and pop loose .

 

[kennyw]

Why not get a 7/8" nut and a bolt that fits it, weld the nut onto the end of the bolt, and then impact from the bolt head?

9/16 dia bolts use 7/8 hex on the nut but only 13/16 on the bolt. Then you need to weld in a way that doesn't prevent it from fitting inside the socket.