1948 Ford King Pin Replacement procedure! New Spindle Bushings too.

[@galerae947]

Really appreciate your vids. Not all of us can afford high dollar rebuilds or mods, but enjoy diy projects our old vehicles. I have a 26 Model TT, one ton truck, and loved your Model A and AA vids. Thanks

[@FlatheadTerry]

Thanks Gale. Glad you enjoy 'em. More to come. I sure would like to see your 26 TT!

[@georgemorfesi8022]

Thank you for this video Sir. I noticed that your '48 has Knee action shock absorbers. Mine has tubes. I thought all Fords switched over to tubes in '48. Interesting.

[@FlatheadTerry]

You're very observant George. '48 was the last year for those knee action shocks. Maybe yours was converted. Thanks for watching and your comment.

[@gwolfe1231]

Ford made several changes in the 47 & 48 models during production. Some early, some later. Many are explained in The Early Ford V-8 Club of America book "41-48 Ford Book

[@georgemorfesi8022]

Thank you , Sir. I'll look that up.@@gwolfe1231

[@jamesrosenow5918]

Great video -- only wish you had also replaced the tie rod ends at the same time. I would maybe suspect also a little play there if king pins were bad.

[@FlatheadTerry]

Thanks for the comment James. Good suggestion. The previous owner had already replaced the tie rod ends.

[@jamesrosenow5918]

@@FlatheadTerry Selfish question on my part. About to replace king pins AND tie rod ends on my "47 -- just looking for that COMPLETE instruction video. But I think I'll manage, anyway. Your video was great and very clear.

[@spewgilist]

Nice vid. They don’t usually come out that easily.

[@FlatheadTerry]

Agreed! I had a lot of fun replacing them on my 1930 Model Ford.

[@ESmith-ik8vu]

Interesting videos, thank you. Appreciate the way you work.

[@FlatheadTerry]

Appreciate your comments!

[@gwolfe1231]

The nut for the retaining pin also acts as your steering stop. Why did you replace it with a regular nut and lock washer?

[@FlatheadTerry]

That's a great question! Good catch. The new King Pin kit came with the new nut and washer so I assumed that would replace it original one. Wrong! I kept the original and I put them back on. Big thanks!

[@Mrmikemike46]

Good job. Don't forget the grease! : >)

[@FlatheadTerry]

Ha! Thanks for the tip!

[@jamesrosenow5918]

Following your video I finally pulled both spindles and will have new bushings installed. Your video didn't really cover the passenger side alot. That spindle also had the drag link attached. After a bit of hammering with a pry bar I got it loose, but couldn't remove it as there was not enough clearance under the frame. A little head scratching and I realized that I could detach it once the king pin had been removed and the spindle was loose. Question -- There were no spacers on the old king pins when uninstalled. Did you put in a spacer with the new king pin, and if so, where was it located on the pin? Thanks.

[@FlatheadTerry]

Hey James, thanks for the comment. I did not install spacers.

[@jamesrosenow5918]

Thanks!