Front end questions

doctorcharles08 · Post by **doctorcharles08** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:49 pm

I want to rebuild my front end. What all would I need to do? Am I able to do everything myself? I think the king pins would have to be done with a press something I don't have. Any help would be great.

Thanks!

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:52 pm

the king pins will need to be reamed to fit the new bushings.

doctorcharles08 · Post by **doctorcharles08** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:10 pm

Thanks. Where would I have that done?

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:16 pm

any machine shop shoul dbe able to do that i would think.

doctorcharles08 · Post by **doctorcharles08** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:20 pm

Alright sweet thanks, what else would I need to do? Just bushings and some cleaning?

Post by **FORDification** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:20 pm

Just drop your whole front end and strip it down to the I-beam/spindle assembly. Take that assembly to your local machine shop and ask them to replace the kingpins and bushings, making sure you specify bronze bushings. The bronze bushings are slightly oversize and will need to be reamed to fit the kingpin. They'll reassemble everything for you. The kingpin set is about $50-$60 and the labor to press in and ream the new bushings is another $50 or so...at least that's what I was charged. The total bill came to just a little over $100.

...and don't forget to keep 'em greased up!

MadMaxetc · Post by **MadMaxetc** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:14 pm

Just like Keith said.

I did all my brakes and Suspention...all new...$600

doctorcharles08 · Post by **doctorcharles08** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 2:40 pm

Cool sounds like a plan. Thanks guys!

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