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Komissar Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:35 am

Hello,

What is the metric size of the reamer used for the king pin's bushing?

Also, as a personal curiosity, ...why the king pins kits did not come with the bushings already reamed to size from the factory ?

Jeckler Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:51 am

.710in. or 18.03mm, +/-, measure the pin to be exact.

The bushings change shape and size when pressed in, so they must be reamed to fit.

Komissar Fri Nov 06, 2009 11:55 am

so a "standard" (and easily obtainable ) 18mm reamer will not work ?

Komissar Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:29 am

I have just measured up my replacement ( NOS ) king pin.
It's 17.95ish mm in size .
I have rechecked the measurement with two different dial calipers. Clearly is "almost" 18mm.
So I am confused... and I have to ask again: what is the size of the factory reamer ?

Joey Sat Nov 07, 2009 7:38 am

.710".

Reamer



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