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05-03-2004, 09:40 PM

j9fd3s

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i just got new trunions and kingpin bushings for the triumph. i can reuse the original bushings and go from 1" of play to about 1/8", or prolly get down to 1/16" with the new kingpin bushings. the new bushings need to be reamed and pressed in

05-03-2004, 09:51 PM

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if only i knew what a trunion was, i doubt its anythign like a funion?

05-03-2004, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Leetheslacker' date='May 3 2004, 06:51 PM

if only i knew what a trunion was, i doubt its anythign like a funion?

nope its not a funion

05-03-2004, 11:43 PM

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new flavor?

05-03-2004, 11:44 PM

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isn't a trunion a part of the LCA?

05-04-2004, 10:09 AM

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the lower control arms pivot on the 2 steel shafts and the spindle SCREWS into the center, so they have a steel spindle pivoting on brass.

05-04-2004, 10:11 AM

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And why would you want to increase play? Is there a problem with the fit?

05-04-2004, 10:58 AM

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And why would you want to increase play? Is there a problem with the fit?

the new bushings dont fit on the kingpins, they need to be hogged out, or i can live with the old bushings which are not too bad, and a bunch less work

05-04-2004, 11:00 AM

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do it once, do it right

05-04-2004, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by banzaitoyota' date='May 4 2004, 08:00 AM

do it once, do it right

Instead of a lathe or a milling machine, you should use a pair of scissors and mount the piece on the axle of a Ford Fairlane with some ducttape and get your cousin Big Earl to "stomp on it".