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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #476649 June 25th 2011 1:01 am
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Yay! I found a shop that works on semis that will do my kingpins. Cool beans.


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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #476663 June 25th 2011 2:19 am
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They can bend the beams to correct your camber, most shops can't, they just suggest replacement of coils and everything, and hope that fixes it.

Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #476667 June 25th 2011 5:30 am
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I'm glad to hear this. . . . and really glad my suggestion helped out.


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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #476733 June 25th 2011 12:17 pm
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The only problem with the steering is it is a bit sloppy. I had one shop I trust check it out and they said all the components were fine except the kingpins. Before I go so far as to get into bending stuff, I am going to see if the kingpins alone fix the problem. I will also see if they can replace the pivot bushings while they are in there.

And, yeah, thanks Fester!


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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #476736 June 25th 2011 1:16 pm
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Originally Posted by Reed
And, yeah, thanks Fester!

yay grin Glad I was able to help ! grin yay


My van : 1989 Ford E-150 Econoline, currently named “WOLF-DEN II”


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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #558164 April 24th 2012 9:59 pm
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So what ever came of this? I ask because I ordered all new front end steering parts for mine and pick them up tomorrow.

Was just going to replace the leaking and sticking steering gear box but it led to one thing after another that either broke or was loose and wobbly so I figured I would just R&R everything. Hell, the rag joint fell apart when I took it out. That's scary

Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #558212 April 25th 2012 1:54 am
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Has anyone done the poly bushings on the front? You can get the whole setup for like $100. Might be well worth it.


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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #558213 April 25th 2012 2:04 am
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Sorry I didn't update this.

I had the whole front suspension rebuilt. All bushings, kingpins, etc... The steering was better, but still had a bad dead spot. I drove it like that for about eight months before breaking down and installing a rebuilt steering gearbox from Redhead gears in Seattle. The steering is tight now, but I am fairly certain the van needs to get a good alignment. I may yet need to get the arms bent, but that will be my last resort.


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Re: 89 E-150 kingpin replacement
Reed #597941 January 05th 2013 12:00 am
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I&^@^#(!%#)!@$#%!!!!! I have been driving the van for a while now after the alleged front end rebuild. Everything is supposed to be new from the end of the steering column shaft out to the wheels. I replaced the gearbox myself and paid a shop to rebuild the rest of the front end with Moog parts I supplied. The steering has always felt sloppy and off ever since the "rebuild." Today, I went out and on a whim I tried rocking the top of the passenger tires back and forth. There is about 1/8 of an inch in-and-out play on the top of the tire and an audible clicking sound. Somebody ripped me off and didn't do their job right. Looks like I will be having to pay someone else to rebuild the front suspension, again. At the very least it will need new kingpins.


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