Royal kingpins for '49

chiefdave

chiefdave

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I need to replace the kingpins on my '49 sedan and am considering the Royal kit. Any input from anyone who has actually used them?
 
chiefdave said:
I need to replace the kingpins on my '49 sedan and am considering the Royal kit. Any input from anyone who has actually used them?
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Have had them on my '51 Merc. for close to 20 years with no issues.
When first installed, most noticeable was that there seemed to be less steering effort needed.
 
GB SISSON said:
Like on a U-joint? What about the load bearing thrust?
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This is a set for a Ford I-beam, but you should get the idea. DD


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If you are going to do the upper outer and lower outer pin kits --- I have some nice
++ N.O.S. U.S.A. made ++ pin kits -- a nice matched set of four, if you would like!!!

Always best to simply call me --- Craig --- 516 - 485 - 1935 .... New York....
 
The thing with needle/roller bearings is they are designed to move continuesly( thats the reason you have an angle in a driveshaft u-joint).
If they are at rest going straight forward for a long period you get galling...
Heard all kinds of reviews from great to fast failure about needle bearings in kingpins.
That said...if i was to reinvent the bushing for less friction i would go with a coated bushing.
 
I have not used the needle bearing king pins, but have sure read a lot of negative reviews from the people who have. Might want to research it a bit.
 
I agree with you jseery. I'm sure they roll right off the bat better. More parts more issues. But I have no experience with them. Keep it simple. Lot more opportunity for failure.
 
Tinker said:
I agree with you jseery. I'm sure they roll right off the bat better. More parts more issues. But I have no experience with them. Keep it simple. Lot more opportunity for failure.
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And not to mention how costly they are....$419.99 at Speedy Bills for this '37-'41 Ford set. DD


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I got my kit at Shoebox-Central and install went well. Be sure to grease the thrust bearings with a pin-type grease fitting......Mark
 
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