FYI 1954 - 1962 Worn King Pin supports re built with new sleeve installed
I thought I'd pass this on to others.
I had a problem with worn king pin supports on my 62. I understand this is a common problem, that they get a slightly out of round wear. Even with the king pin bolt installed you get wheel wobble. I installed what I thought was a good used support and it was better than what I had but still worn and king pin fitted loose. I found a machine shop in Kansas City that can re-sleeve the support. I mailed my part and had it back in about a week. This is the only place I was ever to locate that could do it.
Merry Christmas,
Frank
Dustin LayneVice President
Layne Machine Works Inc.
Office: 816-231-3268
Cell: 816-807-3611
I had a problem with worn king pin supports on my 62. I understand this is a common problem, that they get a slightly out of round wear. Even with the king pin bolt installed you get wheel wobble. I installed what I thought was a good used support and it was better than what I had but still worn and king pin fitted loose. I found a machine shop in Kansas City that can re-sleeve the support. I mailed my part and had it back in about a week. This is the only place I was ever to locate that could do it.
Merry Christmas,
Frank
Dustin LayneVice President
Layne Machine Works Inc.
Office: 816-231-3268
Cell: 816-807-3611