GreenGiant2 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 any good ideas on removing kingpins when rusted in axle . looking for ideas, help. Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34517-king-pins/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KECorbin22 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Block the axle on something solid, no jacks or jack stand. A BIG Hammer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34517-king-pins/#findComment-230310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 PB Blaster-lots and lots.If you can remove the keeper bolt? Blaster like hell in there.Then go to post #2On mine, we used a dump truck hinge pin as the driver. Was just the right diameter Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34517-king-pins/#findComment-230312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 kingpin is straight not tapered. got about 4" to drive it out Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34517-king-pins/#findComment-230323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Always used some quick heat on the old ford twin I beam pins in my pickups. Got to heat quick(big torch) or it will soak in and expand the pin too. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34517-king-pins/#findComment-230331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
smorse54 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Don,we have a king pin press if you want to come over and borrow it. Steve Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34517-king-pins/#findComment-230339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 steve, you just made my day Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34517-king-pins/#findComment-230352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGiant2 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Share Posted February 6, 2014 well didn't have to press out the king pin, just needed a bid rosebud tip and all went well.thanks Quote We the unwilling, Lead by the unqualified, are doing the impossible, for the ungrateful. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34517-king-pins/#findComment-230946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 "That was easy!"Which is nice because sometimes it ain't easy.... Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/34517-king-pins/#findComment-231046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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