Travelall Upper Kingpin Bushing

[Randall Barringer]

So, my driver's side kingpin needs to be gone through and I've searched and read about the upper bushing being very hard to find or unavailable.

Is there a source where they can be had for the right price? Is it worth it or should I just use a lower bearing on the top after it's filed down?

My driver's side is the bad side, do I have to do the passenger side too? Are there differences in the pass side and driver's side bearings or can I just order 4 new bearings and get to work?

I've never messed with kingpins and I hope I'm not getting in over my head. A local truck shop quoted me $700 for both sides including an alignment if I brought the parts.

thanks,
Randy

[Bill Worden]

Not a difficult job. Just replace the bushing with a taper bearing like on the bottom. Don't file the pin, machine it, or have it done. Jeeps came with an upper bearing.

[Bill usn-1]

Have you removed the steering arm yet to check the shims or are you just going to tear it all apart and replace anyway?

[Randall Barringer]

No, I haven't even gotten as far as taking the wheel off yet. I'm researching and brainstorming before I tackle it.

All suggestions appreciated

[Randall Barringer]

Should I do both sides at the same time? If I can just do the driver's side I'd be a happy camper, but if it's correct/necessary to do both then I will.
Are there different parts for each side or will 4 of the same bearings do it?
What do I need to look for with the shims?

Anything else to look for or avoid?

[200EIGHT4X4]

Here are the unobtainable bushings.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dana-Spicer-...=170846298900/