Justin
The trunion bushings (top of the pin) will make a huge difference in
steering play. If you do not want to get into the major rebuild, just
replace the trunion bushings for now.
Frank
Justin Cook wrote:
>
> Thanks to prodding from the list, I put rebuilt shocks on the front of
> my sprite (1966). I was pleased it was so easy. In the process I
> found that the four top bushings were missing or toasted. I am
> wondering if I should just order new bushings or order the whole
> suspension kit in the victoria british catalog. I know it NEEDS the
> whole thing redone. However, I'm kind of concerned about a message
> about a month ago talking about a king pin bushing that was supposedly
> very hard to replace (I think I was supposed to give burnt offerings
> to anyone who could do it in two tries...) I'm not much of a mechanic
> -- this is my second car, and the first I've had to lay hands on.
>
> Question: given that the front suspension is shot (lots of play when
> grabbing a wheel, I've already replaced the bearings), should I order
> the whole kit? Does this kit in victoria british (part number 5-309
> major suspension kit) contain this horrible king pin bushing? If it
> contains the bushing, would I lose anything by replacing everything
> BUT the dreaded king pin bushing. Is it unsafe to drive a car with a
> fair amount of play in one front wheel?
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Frank Clarici
Toms River, NJ
Lots of LBCs
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