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Re:King pin bearing

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17 Jan 2019 20:51 #201013 by Mole
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Evening as in the title I have a king pin bearing fail I'm quite happy to do it myself but Is it false economy to change the bearings and not the pins it seems daft not to change them but would save penny's if I didnt?

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17 Jan 2019 21:07 #201014 by mlines
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Never bothered with the pins themselves unless they are broken

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17 Jan 2019 21:23 #201016 by Mole
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Ah ok that sounds good to me thanks

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17 Jan 2019 21:56 #201020 by Busta
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There's no wear on the king pins so no need to change them. Some people sell kits including them but I think it's just to get a bit more money off you.
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17 Jan 2019 22:15 #201023 by Jimx5
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I replaced my nearside king pin bearings and half shaft seal in November to get it through the MOT, which it did.
The king pins where fine but the mistake i made was not buying the correct seal and it now leaks like a sieve.
I have the correct seals ordered and on their way (i hope) from the Big Jimny store.

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18 Jan 2019 06:31 #201033 by Mole
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Excellent that's what I shall do thank you

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18 Jan 2019 06:47 #201036 by yakuza
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With proper discounts the 30302 bearing should not cost more than 10-20£ a piece. And that is for the SKF / FAG or Koyo quality.
I can get them at work (Marine gearbox manufacturing) with wholesale discount for approx.10£ from SKF so the Bigjimny deal of 24£ for two KOYO bearings and seal is very good.
SKF and others does suffer from chinese copies alot so beware of that on ebay.

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18 Jan 2019 08:14 #201040 by Busta
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Not wanting to muddy the waters, but I'm not sure if the quality of the bearings actually makes much difference to the longevity on a Jimny kingpin. They never rotate more than 90° and failer is typically due too corrosion rather than wear. Next time I do mine I'm going to chuck a pair of cheap bearings in one side for a comparison.

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18 Jan 2019 08:52 #201041 by OlaGB
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Busta wrote: Not wanting to muddy the waters, but I'm not sure if the quality of the bearings actually makes much difference to the longevity on a Jimny kingpin. They never rotate more than 90° and failer is typically due too corrosion rather than wear. Next time I do mine I'm going to chuck a pair of cheap bearings in one side for a comparison.

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Probably true, allthough the cost isnt so high unless they are very frequent.. If we pull atleast the lower one and regrease it once a year (spring time?), or after some deep water/mud offroading, we would probably extend lifespan alot.

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18 Jan 2019 09:12 #201043 by Lambert
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Don't bother Busta. I used some timken ones once they lasted about 6months instead of 2 years.

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18 Jan 2019 10:03 - 18 Jan 2019 10:19 #201044 by Mole
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It's only the drivers side that needs doing is it worth doing both at the same time as the other wont be far behind.? And grease wise as I need to get some dose it need to be a certain type or will general do as can't seem to find a spec
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18 Jan 2019 10:22 #201045 by Lambert
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That's up to you. I have mine about 6months out of phase on a two-year cycle because it suits my maintenance schedule between the two cars.

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