King Pin Replacement

Post by **pompey** » 01 Jun 2006, 11:05

Just got my van back from the MOT.........failed on nearside King Pin, lower suspension Ball Joint.

How easy a job is it to replace and what pit falls might i come accross?

Many thanks
Sean

Post by **dink** » 02 Jun 2006, 20:56

what year bus, only splits and the new bays have king pins
everything else has balljoints
king pins are a pain to change
ball joints are easier depending on the age of your bus
bays the ball joints need a BIG press and some heat, t3 balljoints bolt in

Post by **pompey** » 05 Jun 2006, 06:39

the van is an 83............I asked the MOT station is it was a ball joint and they said it was a kingpin!!!!!!!

Might be why why they quoted an incredible amount of money to replace!!!!!

OH the joys of motoring

Sean

Post by **shepster** » 05 Jun 2006, 16:06

Probably 'wishbone bushes' i would have thought, and the top ones need to be marked up prior to changing them as this effects the camber.