RJohn50603@aol.com wrote:
>
> To all:
>
> Well, I have come to the point of replacing the kingpins on my '73 MGB
> everyday driver. I did this on my son's '76 Midget about three years ago and
> it was very time consuming considering that we had to disassemble the swivel
> axles, take them to a machine shop to have the bushings installed and reamed,
> then reinstall them.
>
> Having your own reamer would improve the situation but, $200 is a steep price
> for something I'll need every ten to twenty years.
>
> I saw a rebuilt swivel axle set in the VB catalog for $219 which would seem
> like quite a deal as only a few additional rubber seals and bushings would
> complete the job. I ordered it but, was told there would be a four week delay
> until they were back in stock.
>
> It seems that I recall someone's post recently saying another source had
> these rebuilt kits at a slightly better price (and maybe they'd be in stock
> too). Anybody got that info????
>
> R. Johnson - Dallas
>
> '90 Maine Coon
> '79 Midget
> '76 Midget
> '73 MGB
Try The Roadster Factory in Pa. They rebuild quite a few item including
engines and carbs
Good Luck
EAZ
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