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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #473684 June 13th 2011 1:30 am
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Mine refused to take grease, turns required you to recenter the wheel, didn't return on it's own, they were severely thrashed, I'm glad my 99 has ball joints tho.

Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
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Yeah, I like ball joints better. My 83 Dodge van has a smoother ride and is easier to steer than the 89 Ford. The Dodge uses ball joints but the Ford kingpins. Ugh. I just know I am going to end up doing this myself.


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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #473806 June 13th 2011 1:07 pm
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From what I've seen out in the shop they are a pain inthe butt to replace


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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #473858 June 13th 2011 4:22 pm
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Yep, that is what I am afraid of. I think I will try replacing them myself and if I can't do it with my 12 ton arbor press I will take it to a shop.


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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #473866 June 13th 2011 4:33 pm
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Yea it's worth a try,Good Luck


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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #474320 June 15th 2011 1:39 am
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Would be cool if you could swap in a late model beam that uses ball joints.

Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
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Hmmmmmm. Why do you tempt me with such ideas? Hmmmmmmmm......


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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #474985 June 17th 2011 4:18 am
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There are drop I beams for late models, not the tubular junk, but actual beams, they have ball joints, I'd love them on my 99, but I don't have $600 to purchase them, require bagging my rear as extended can't be dropped without risk of dragging.

Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
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I don't want to lower the van. One of the things I like about vans is how high they are and how good the visibility is. Plus, $600 is about $500 more than I want to spend on this. I think I will keep it stock for now.


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