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Old 07-01-2017, 11:17 PM   #13
1project2many
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Re: question about BIG GMC trucks

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I dont know anyone except martinsr who advocates going highway speeds on a kingpin front suspension. I sure wouldnt.
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Kingpins are still in use today on many over the road trucks. Detroit, AXN, and Hendrickson all provide kinpin steer axles to the major truck companies. The problems that I've seen with the old GM trucks is that the steering components are not as resistant to flexing as the parts on today's trucks.

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a lot of tire shops wont even work on split rims anymore.
That is a good point. There are a few around here but most people have more fear than interest.
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