Aren't the bearing surface diameters different for the drum stub axle and the
disc
brake stub axle? If they have already been reamed, with the drum brake king
pins
fit? The only reason I say this is because M*** sells the king pin reamer and
specifies "For disc brake king pins only". Might have to press in new bushings.
Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
Gerard wrote:
> Hi Bill,
>
> Boy, hard to say without knowing more. Why aren't you sure? Did you order
> by part number or ask for the kit by model year? Why not at least see if
> the king pins alone can be swapped. The rest of the parts should be
> interchangeable or did you get new swivel axles too. Thise a definately not
> the same. if the swivel axles are right and part of the kit, then I'd say
> someone combined the wrong pieces. At least you know the problem/solution
> now.
>
> As someone who's been out of a job for quite some time, I'd say yes, be
> happy. But I certainly understand (remember) frustrations with an employer.
> It's worse having a whacked out spouse though... not so easy to quit.
>
> Gerard
>
> At 6:19 PM -0700 5/16/03, Bill Gilroy wrote:
> >Hello Gerard,
> >
> >Friday, May 16, 2003, 1:44:55 PM, you wrote:
> >
> >Gerard> Bill,
> >
> >Gerard> There ARE two different length king pins, one for drum and one for
> >disc
> >Gerard> brake. If I remember correctly, the drum brake ones are longer by the
> >Gerard> approximate length you describe. Also, there are small, thin shims
> >that
> >Gerard> belong on that last step in the king pin just below the trunnion.
> >These are
> >Gerard> used to compensate for the up/down play you are experiencing, but
> >usually a
> >Gerard> few thousands, not an 1/8 inch. I suppose you could stack a few, but
>I
> >Gerard> think too many might disintegrate. The ID/OD would be very
> >difficult to
> >Gerard> find in a washer size. If the king pins are new, Sounds like you
> >might have
> >Gerard> the wrong set. I suggest you check with the supplier for the
> >correct part.
> >Gerard> Maybe someone goofed.
> >
> >Someone did goof, either me when I placed the order or the person who
> >took/picked the order. The box has the older drum brake number on the
> >kit.
> >
> >Now I have to figure out is it possible, is it even the right thing to do,
> >in getting Moss to take back the major suspension kit and give me the
> >correct kit.
> >
> >Given that I have assembled one side it is no longer new kit. The bearings
> >have already pressed in and reamed. Bags have been opened, etc. This
> >is the topper to a really crappy week, first work F*'s me, and
> >because of work. I had to miss both Sprite Spree and Carlise.
> >Now I have to deal with this mistake in the parts. I think I will
> >wait to Monday to call when I am less angry. At least the wife, the
> >dog and I are healthily. To top it all of I have to go to work this
> >weekend to fix other problems. At least I am working.
> >
> >Any ideas on the best way to handle this, since I really can't say who
> >made the error. Could either be me or Moss.
> >
> >--
> >Best regards,
> > Bill mailto:w.gilroy@verizon.net
> >
> >
> >"The liver is evil, it must be punished"
> >77 Midget
> >02 Irish Terrier
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