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king pin bearing help!

  • goatboy
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12 Sep 2012 07:10 #47961 by goatboy
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mh397 wrote: thanks guys the price was for one side, is the king pin kit on here all i need ( i have grease,tools etc) only cant way up why its £23 if the kit the garage was on about was about £100 more?!!!!


Most likely they are quoting to change the kingpin itself too. This is an expensive part (Suzuki only I think) but doesn't usually need changing.

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12 Sep 2012 08:20 #47965 by mlines
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There are a couple of garages/mechanics I know around the country willing to do work on Jimnys, where are you?

(If there is anyone else willing to sell their time let me know)

Martin

2003 M13 early KAP build.
3" Trailmaster lift with 1.5 Spacers on front
Customised winch bumper and roll cage
235/85R16 Maxxis Bighorns on 16" Rims, 4:1 Rocklobster, Rear ARB locker and on-board air
Corrected arms all-round, rear disks, Recaro seats and harnesses

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12 Sep 2012 09:39 #47968 by hypo81
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www.jimny.se/kingpinbearings.html

this mite help i followed this and done it myself hope it helps

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12 Sep 2012 17:19 #47975 by markyp2000
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mlines wrote: There are a couple of garages/mechanics I know around the country willing to do work on Jimnys, where are you?

(If there is anyone else willing to sell their time let me know)


hi martin im in the kent area im fully qualified (16 years) i do privite work if it do able with out a work shop i charge £30 an hour or just price a job up as a set amount or my workshop charges £56 an hour

mark

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12 Sep 2012 17:21 #47976 by maverick
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Actually changing the King Pins is a doddle, its getting to them and putting everything back together is the hard and messy part!!

Jalapeño, IISY?

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11 Jun 2013 15:41 #73500 by shlomip11
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did you solve the Steering Wobble problem after you change the king pin ?
you have some tips before i going to do it my Yard.
there is a spacial tools?

what parts i need to buy ? it a Full Kit??
last thing,
the kit suitable to jimny 2008 patrol?

T hank's for all :)
Shlomi.

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