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got-h2o
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 Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:02 pm Post subject: .710 King pin reamer, who needs one? |
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I do! Here's what I'm thinking. Since these seem to be few and far between, especially used, I'm wondering if any of you guys would be interested in a deal that I'm thinking about. I know that most of us don't want to crack off the $140 plus shipping for one of our own for what's probably a one time use.
Would any of you be interested in it if I buy one? I'm thinking an honesty policy "rental" to help get each of ours done cheaper. I'd like to think we're all friends here and can trust eachother with something this simple. Depending how many would be interested would depend on a usage cost. I'm not looking to MAKE money, just SAVE money. I've done this once on another forum for specialty tools and it's worked out decent.....as long as timing isn't a factor typically.
Let me know what you guys think and I'll get one on order. I'd prefer to keep it in the states namely for time and shipping cost.
http://carcraftstore.com/kingpinreamer.aspx |
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skud007
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| Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 8:12 am Post subject: |
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| That's an excellent idea!! I've been looking and they are pricey. I would definitely be interested. I'm in colorado. |
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skud007
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| Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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| I guess no one else is interested? LOL |
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got-h2o
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| Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 4:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Ya I guess not lol. I thought it was a pretty good idea myself! I'll give it a few days or so and maybe bite the bullet. I was hoping for a few more takers, but we shall see. |
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grandpa pete
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| Posted: Sun May 26, 2013 4:42 pm Post subject: |
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If I knew what it was and how often I would need one I might be interested...There are a bunch of us out here learning as we go ...I have not started on my 64 yet and have not gotten into the front end....maby if you gave us more information 
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roadkingdoc
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| Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 4:26 am Post subject: |
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| would be interested if i needed one. |
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rezidu
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| Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 5:55 am Post subject: |
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I would be interested. I've needed to take care of that job for a while.
How much to rent it? |
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skud007
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| Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 6:24 am Post subject: |
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| grandpa pete wrote: |
| If I knew what it was and how often I would need one I might be interested...There are a bunch of us out here learning as we go ...I have not started on my 64 yet and have not gotten into the front end....maby if you gave us more information |
With a king and link pin front end suspension setup after the king pin bushing is pressed in it needs to be reamed with a king pin reamer so its an exact fit.
If you needed to change out spindles or put in new king and link pins in it would be needed.
They cost around $140 new and it is getting harder and harder to find old ones. It may be a tool you would only use once, unless you plan on doing alot of spindles.
My local shop quoted me about $160 in labor to do mine. I assume that's doing everything, but I'd like to save a little $$ and do it myself  |
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got-h2o
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| Posted: Fri May 31, 2013 9:20 pm Post subject: |
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Well boys, thanks for the interest so far, and for the help with the above posts^^^
I went ahead and ordered one this evening. I'll touch base when its in my posession. I plan to get mine taken care of right away. I'm half way there.....bushings are in and ready for reaming.
Product Name
Item Number
Quantity
Item Price
Total Price
King Pin Reamer
Ream
1
$139.95
$139.95
Subtotal:
$139.95
Shipping & Handling:
$14.92
Tax:
$0.00
Order Total:
$154.87 |
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skud007
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| Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 5:37 am Post subject: |
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Sweet!!  I haven't ordered my spindles and pins yet. How much are you thinking for rental?? |
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citroen
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| Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 6:41 am Post subject: |
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| I will ream them for 25.00 a set plus shipping back to you that is for reaming the bushings only more if you need me to press the bushing out and install 1 to 2 days turnaround send me a private message the domeck brothers in Louisville ky |
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got-h2o
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| Posted: Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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| I was thinking $15-20 is fair for use of the reamer plus shipping each way. What do you guys think? |
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skud007
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| Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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| That's the figure I had in my head. Citroen...... Thanks for the offer! |
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buggy2430
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| Posted: Sun Jun 02, 2013 6:04 pm Post subject: Reamer Rental |
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| I'm on board too. I would love to do this to save costs. My buggy needs this treatment BADLY! It will have to wait until winter though. |
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got-h2o
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| Posted: Fri Jun 07, 2013 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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| It finally arrived today. I plan to do mine first part of the week. Then it's up for grabs. |
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skud007
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| Posted: Sat Jun 08, 2013 10:39 am Post subject: |
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| Sweet!! I better get my stuff ordered then!! |
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crashtestdumba$$
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| Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 2:47 pm Post subject: |
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I would like to rent it from yas. I am located out in California.
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buggy2430
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| Posted: Wed Jul 24, 2013 5:42 pm Post subject: Don't forget |
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| I will do it. No problem. My word is gold. I just don't know when it will be needed. |
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sike5050
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| Posted: Mon Jul 29, 2013 1:02 pm Post subject: Reamer Rental |
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I am in the process of ordering my new beam, drop spindals, and King and Link Pins.
I would like to go ahead and reserve the Reamer for when the parts arrive.
I am in North Carolina.
Just let me know what I need to do.
Thanks. |
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crashtestdumba$$
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| Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 4:18 pm Post subject: |
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i ended up purchasing one myself as well. If anyone needs let me know...
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