2006-07-15 02:30:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Kingpins are very large pins used on heavy truck suspension. They attach the spindle to the axle and allow it to pivot fore and aft in order for the vehicle to be able to turn to the right or left. On lighter duty vehicles this is done by ball joints. They have a grease jerk on the top and bottom and can wear out and are difficult to change.Also a bushing is required to keep them centered which often has to be sized for proper fit.
2006-07-15 02:40:41 · answer #1 · answered by Iknowthisone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kingpin is the main pivot in the steering mechanism of a car or other vehicle. Originally this was literally a steel pin on which the moveable, steerable wheel was mounted to the suspension. In more modern designs, it may not physically exist as an actual pin, but the axis around which the steered wheels pivot is still referred to as the kingpin (or kingpin axis). It is usually made out of metal.
Henry Ford once commissioned a survey of all scrap yards in America to see what parts on his Model T were holding up best against wear. When the results came back, it was determined that the part which rarely or never broke was the kingpin. He reduced the quality of this to meet all other parts, and thus he conserved money for the company.
2006-07-15 02:40:25 · answer #2 · answered by R1volta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the smallest truck I remember using kingpins was the ford f-150 and that ended in 1991 ( i think) medium duty and up trucks still use them. the other guys are right about it being a pivot point for the steering.. and they ar e abastard to change
2006-07-15 16:39:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
King pins are found in big trucks and tractors. It is found in the front axle, the joint at where the wheels turn. The point where the wheels turn from left to right. Newer cars and light trucks do not use king pins, if they have independent front suspension. King pins are used on dead axles.
2006-07-15 02:42:54 · answer #4 · answered by Mark F 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are parts of some front end on some cars and trucks.
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