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I haven's tried a diesel shop but will check. I stopped at the only hot rod shop in town. They didn't know of anyone in town that hones king pins. Any know of a hot rod shop in Denver that can hone the pins? Thanks Larry
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I always thought reaming was a little sloppy. Were you happy with the fit? What is the name of your local machine shop? Thanks Larry
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I live in Grand Junction Co about 250 miles from Denver. I have been unable to find a machine shop that can hone king pins. Does anyone in Denver know if there is a place that installs and hones king pins? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Larr
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I have a king pin kit for my 52 Dodge B3B missing two bushings Is there a source for just the bushings.? Does any know of a shop that can hone the bushings in Grand Junction Colorado or Denver Colorado? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Larry
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I haven't been able to find non oil-lite bushings (.875 ID 1.00 OD) without reaming or honing. I think reaming would be sloppy. I was able to find nylon bushings and may try them. It had nylon bushing in it. I was also able to find a .875 reamer for about 20 bucks but it would take some work to make a bushing to align the shank. But again sloppy. Just looking for advice and solutions other than throwing money at it . Larry
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I am in the process of replacing the king pins on my 52 b3b. I ordered and received a king pin bushing set (moog part 8453B) and found the bushings were to large to fit in the knuckle. I froze the bushings and heated the knuckle. The bushings went in hard and one was distorted. I found one machine shop in my area that would hone the bushing for about $100.00. This seems excessive. My questions is will oil impregnated bronze bushings that are .875 ID and 1.00OD work for king pins? I purchased one and the ID fits well and it appears as if the od will press in without any problems. I just wanted to find out if any one has tried these? Larry
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Still asking if steel bushings need honed or reamed? I purchased a Moog set 8453B Pin size- .875 iD split bushing size .868 OD split bushing OD size 1.003. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Larry
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I have found a moog 8453b king pin set that indicates it has steel bushing. Do these need honing? Mostly I have seen brass bushings on nylon bushings. Larry
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Thanks for the response. The majority of other sites indicate not to use nylon because it does not last. I expect to use brass. Thanks Larry
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52 B3B Looking for information on using nylon or brass bushing for the king pins. Rock auto has both. Are there king pin bushings that do not have to be reamed or honed besides nylon?
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That's what I am looking for. Some user feedback. I restored a Triumph TR 4 a while back and it had nylon bushings for about everyting in the front end. I don't use the truck much and it is easy use. I will probably go with the nylon and five it a try. I can always replace them with bronze if they don't work out. It just work. Thanks Larry
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I am actually looking for someone that has put in the nylon bushings. Finding someone to hone them is difficult in my area. I thought about purchasing the kit and making my own out of nylatron. NAPA has a set that is reasonable priced. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Larry
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I have a 52 B3B and need too replace the kingpins. I am finding ones with nylon bushings. I would like information on how well the nylon bushings work and any information that will help with installition. I have always used bronze bushing that have to be honed. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Larry
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I would appreciate moe pictures if you have them. I have the small bumper on mine. I might be able to find a way to attach it to the other one off the s-10. Did you ever pull a trailer with this hitch. My trailer is probably too big for the truck bit I expect to try it. Thanks
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Thanks for the pictures. I haven't measured the thickness of the frame on the dodge yet but will. From the comments i will probably add angle iron cross bracing maybe some box tubing. I want to keep the ball as close to the back of the truck as I can my trailer is probably too long for the truck. Probably need too shorten the trailer or get another one but will try mine first. Any help would be appreciated.
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I have a 52 b3b and need to install a trailer hitch. I also have an 85 s10 blazer that i am taking the hitch off to put on the pickup. Measurements indicate it will fit. Does anyone have a Dodge with a trailer hitch. I am sure people have put hitches on old Dodge cars and trucks in the past. Just looking for some advice. The trailer I have has a 12' bed with a total trailer width of 7.5'.
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The tie rod may bend again. I will have to watch it. I would probably heat it and quince it if to remove the stress. I am getting close to getting the toe in correct. Thanks to everyone again. More eyes are better than my one weak one and the other old one. Larry
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Thanks for the information. I will set up and try the suggestions. I do need to pay attention to my spelling. I appreciate the responses. Larry
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I have a 52 b3b that I am having trouble setting the toe in. The tie rod bar was bent and I was able to straighten it as best I could. Can I set the toe in with the front wheels off the ground or do they have to be on the ground? I have 205/65 16 tires all around and the truck sits a little low so it is difficult to get under it. Can the toe in be set with measurements off the backing plate or drums? Everything is pretty tight as I have rebuilt the front suspension. Kind of looking for tricks of the trade to help with getting it done. Thanks Larry
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It looks like I will have to change the canister. I probably have one. It is that or continue fighting the size of the gasket. Thanks for the information. I was hoping to find a part number for a 4.5 inch gasket. Larry
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I have tried the wix 51011 with the same results. The filter fits but the gasked does not. I have a list of about 10 filters that are listed for the 52 b3b but none of the gaskets fit. Some are to big others to small. Larry
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I have tried different and the gaskets are always to small or to large. The last one I cut a section out of the large one and put some sealer on it. It is working but will eventually need changed. The fram C3 filter did not come with a washer for the top bolt but they are easy to find or make. I have contacted a couple manufacture's including Fram without a response. Thanks Larry
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I haven't been able to find a name on the housing. Larry
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I have a 52 B3B and having trouble finding a gasket for the to of the oil filter cartridge. I just put in a Fram C3 filter that came with a fiber top gasket that is 4.25 inches diameter. The to is 4.5 inches diameter. I am reusing the old gasket. It is not leaking but eventually will. The filter did not include a gasket for the bolt that holds the top down. Do any know where I can get a 4.5 inch gasket for the top? I have tried other filters from NAPA and AC Delco but the gasket is to small. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Larry
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I do. there were two on the passenger side of the trans. Let me know if you want it. I do not know if it works but could bench test it. Larry
