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Gator Alum · 09-14-2012, 03:35 PM

Ogre- as always, you're advice is invaluable. I guess I do not understand the entire king pin concept yet. I figured the bushings were worn out, not necessarily the axle they are mounted in. Meaning, new bushings and pins would have it all covered. I think the MustangII kit is a little more than I really want to get into right now. There are probably a fair amount of ancillary items to the kit than I imagine right now. Entire 6 lug powered brake kit (discs in front with new hubs) is $750 with new tapered bearings. Add some king pins in there and I'm about $850. Either way I need new tires so that expense is incurred regardless of what path I take.

09-14-2012, 03:35 PM	#6
Gator Alum Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Petersburg, FL Posts: 104	Re: Bearings, King Pins, and Master Cylinders Oh My..... Ogre- as always, you're advice is invaluable. I guess I do not understand the entire king pin concept yet. I figured the bushings were worn out, not necessarily the axle they are mounted in. Meaning, new bushings and pins would have it all covered. I think the MustangII kit is a little more than I really want to get into right now. There are probably a fair amount of ancillary items to the kit than I imagine right now. Entire 6 lug powered brake kit (discs in front with new hubs) is $750 with new tapered bearings. Add some king pins in there and I'm about $850. Either way I need new tires so that expense is incurred regardless of what path I take.