Ford King Pin Installation

The 1942 48 ford spindles can be identified by their square shaped flange.

Ford king pin installation.

On these square back spindles the king pins are installed similarly to the 37 41 deluxe king pin set. Each spicer king pin kit is the result of years of engineering and testing and is made up of components that meet dana s. One kit for both sides. The main difference between the two models is that the 42 48 has a longer king pin.

Follow me on instagram at richard lerma jr and on twitter at rlracinggarag richardlermajr music brought to you by andrewapplepie. 5 with the spindle shimmed the king pin can then be re installed in the same manner as before. Be sure the center hole in the shim is lined up with the hole in the axle to prevent bending the shim while installing the king pin. 6 with the king pin installed the notch in the pin should be visible through the small horizontal hole in the axle.

The king pin bushings must be pressed in to the spindles. Spicer all makes king pin kits come complete with everything you need for thorough and lasting repairs and deliver a significant performance advantage for your heavy duty vehicles and installation preferences. Kit will include pins bushings and bearings where required.