furiousgeorge Posted July 17, 2015 Report Posted July 17, 2015 It's time to replace the king pins on my '48 1/2 ton while I wait for brake parts to come in. What kits are recomended for quality and price? I asked to kid at the NAPA, and got a look combining fear and confusion. Thanks! Quote
1TonDirtyMopar Posted July 17, 2015 Report Posted July 17, 2015 I'm sure those that have had to replace them will chime in on the better kits but I do know that Roberts and Vintage Power Wagon carry the kits. Quote
_shel_ny Posted July 17, 2015 Report Posted July 17, 2015 The first thing you need is another NAPA, or the "old guy" at the counter. Don't know what you have Not going to dig to find out 1/2 ton Dodge. NAPA NCP 2621452 NCP 2621564 Rock Auto several listed. (good reference # for searching elsewhere ) 1 Quote
Merle Coggins Posted July 17, 2015 Report Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Yes, Napa should be able to get them. Just be sure to get the kit with a thrust bearing, not a thrust washer, and metal bushings instead of nylon bushings. In other words, don't go with the cheapest set. Their listing may show a serial number break, which has to do with the size of the pin and bushings. That break came in the B2 series, so you should have the early version. Merle Edited July 17, 2015 by Merle Coggins 1 Quote
furiousgeorge Posted July 20, 2015 Author Report Posted July 20, 2015 Thanks for the suggestions! Rock Auto lists a bunch of kits. Most are listed for B-1-C or D, but as long as the pin is the right size, it should work? The closest NAPA is an hour and a half drive away, so I'll go with Rock Auto. Quote
_shel_ny Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 Be sure to use the 5% discount code for Rock Auto. Not much, but helps offset some of the shipping. Quote
austinsailor Posted July 20, 2015 Report Posted July 20, 2015 Basically, your question shouldn't be "What is the best", rather, it should be "can anyone find a set"! What you need is "Kingpin kit, 48-50 Dodge B1B NAPA part# 2621231 .795" dia". Newer ones are a bit bigger. These are hard to find, the NAPA source isn't making them anymore. There might be a set in the NAPA system on the shelf somewhere yet, I got one about 2 years ago, but it'll take a dedicated NAPA guy to find them if they are in existance. Make sure these are the size they are selling you. Use a micrometer if necessary. Quote
Larry Leibhart Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 AMS Obsolete part no.642680 .795 in diameter king pins set $99.50 Jan. 2014 PO Box 621 shipping $10.00 13459 fairmount Hwy SE Faimmount GA 30139 The above address, parts number and price is where I finally found them. Thanks to someone on this forum. Quote
austinsailor Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 U joints and kingpins are pretty difficult to find for those. Only fit a couple years. Quote
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