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mattbert56 · 02-27-2015, 08:03 PM

Yea. The kingpin bearing was snug on the pin. I put the shims all back on as I found them. But I'm thinking that if I remove the shims it would allow for the bearing to seat a little better. They are tapered needle bearings after all.

02-27-2015, 08:03 PM	#8
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: 1965 k20 Dana 44 closed knuckle question Yea. The kingpin bearing was snug on the pin. I put the shims all back on as I found them. But I'm thinking that if I remove the shims it would allow for the bearing to seat a little better. They are tapered needle bearings after all.