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May 3, 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

May 3, 2004 | 09:51 PM

Leetheslacker

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

May 3, 2004 | 09:53 PM

j9fd3s

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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

May 3, 2004 | 11:43 PM

Eric Happy Meal

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new flavor?

May 3, 2004 | 11:44 PM

RussellTT94

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isn't a trunion a part of the LCA?

May 4, 2004 | 10:09 AM

j9fd3s

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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.

May 4, 2004 | 10:11 AM

defprun

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

May 4, 2004 | 10:58 AM

j9fd3s

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Originally Posted by defprun' date='May 4 2004, 07:11 AM

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

May 4, 2004 | 11:00 AM

banzaitoyota

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do it once, do it right

May 4, 2004 | 01:12 PM

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defprun

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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".