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Posted By Discussion Topic: 1937 King Pins -- page: 1 2     mzahorik 09-01-2020 @ 10:53 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 209 Joined: Nov 2009 I sent my front shocks off to Andy and three weeks later they returned. I installed them today and I'm, really pleased with them. I hope that maybe next year I can do the rear shocks. Thanks for tipping me off onto Andy. Mike mzahorik 08-10-2020 @ 11:29 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 209 Joined: Nov 2009 Today, I removed the wishbone (radius rod) back cap. The rubber ball that goes over the steel ball looks pretty good. There are no cuts or cracks. The appears that no lube is used at all, is that correct? Thanks Mike mzahorik 08-10-2020 @ 8:43 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 209 Joined: Nov 2009 Thanks for the contact. I called Andrew and sent off the shock this morning. I have another question. The shock links seem to OK, but there are no rubber covers for the ends. Where there any? Or was the rubber inside the link? Thanks Mike 40cpe 08-09-2020 @ 6:50 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 472 Joined: Jan 2010 Andy is THE one. Here is his email: Andy Falandes <andys.shoxs@gmail.com> 39 Ken 08-09-2020 @ 3:23 AM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 380 Joined: Oct 2009 Apple Hydraulics have a number of poor write-ups on their rebuilt shocks. Andy Falandes has a very good reputation and stands behind his work 100%. Andrew Falandes 789 Tea St. Charlemont, MA. 01339 (413)768-8487 Ken mzahorik 08-08-2020 @ 2:30 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 209 Joined: Nov 2009 No problem with questions. They make me think a little. 1. Have not looked at the wishbone ball yet. 2. Waiting for new kingpin set, that should elminiate that. 3. Yup there is a pad under the spring. 4. U bolts are tight and have cotter pins. Today, I removed the shock absorber links and found that the shocks swing in the breeze. I saw that Apple Hydraulics rebuld these shocks. Has anyone used these guys? Are there others? Thanks for the help, Mike. trjford8 08-08-2020 @ 8:38 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 4214 Joined: Oct 2009 Your clunking noise could be that the rubber bushing on the wishbone ball is gone, they can make a lot of nose when worn out or missing. Did you check the king pin bearings for wear when you added the shims? Also when you replaced the front spring did you put a new pad on the top of the spring where it engages the front crossmember? Are U bolts nice and tight that hold the spring? Sorry to ask so many questions, but there can be many possibilities to the noise you hear. I doubt you have a wheel bearing problem. This message was edited by trjford8 on 8-8-20 @ 8:39 AM mzahorik 08-07-2020 @ 12:26 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 209 Joined: Nov 2009 Today, I have taken the passenger side apart. The pin and bushings are not that bad. I added about 0.014" extra shims between the pin bearing and axle. This tightened up the up and down motion a lot. I installed the hub with the wheel bearings. This way I have a better grip on the hub to wiggle the spindle. I can still feel a little slop. In order to determine whether this is the kingpin or wheel bearing I'm feeling, I tightened up the wheel bearing so it will not rotate. It's really hard to tell. One other thing, seems that the slop is gone is the wheel is turned all the way, one way or other. I figure that by turning the spindle, the kingpin is touching an un-worn part of the bushings. Before I purchase a new kingpin set, I want to inspect the other side. Try adding another shim and see how bad that side is. I have dealt with Midwest early Ford in Ohio, maybe I'll call them and see what they have. What is a good way to detect worn wheel bearings. Mine are smooth, not pitted, they seem to fit nicely in their cages and rotate nicely. Thanks Mike TomO 08-07-2020 @ 9:50 AM reply profile send p.m. Senior Posts: 7250 Joined: Oct 2009 Mike, I have never used the Speedway king pin kit as original Ford kits were still available from some of the vendors that specialize in our cars. It has been 10 years since I looked, but places like South side Obsolete in MN and Third Generation may still have the Ford kits. You will have to have the bushings reamed to fit the pin, after the bushings are pressed into the spindle. You might start checking around for a suspension shop that services truck to see if they can do the press and ream for you. I searched RearCounter.com and they came up with one seller in KS. Tom mzahorik 08-06-2020 @ 4:51 PM reply profile send p.m. Member Posts: 209 Joined: Nov 2009 Well..... my son came over and I had him wiggle the wheels while I looked and felt the hardware. The kingpins are worn. It is hard to look for small movement while wiggling. Besides he is only 50 and a lot stronger then I. So, the pins are coming out. I see Speedway has new pins for $40. Has anyone used these? If they work for hot rods they should work for an old man and his car. Mike

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