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bluebus86
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 Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 7:31 pm Post subject: Link and King Pin Spindle Source |
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Hi
On my 61Bug the king and link pins are pretty worn. I need to replace them. As for sources for parts, what is a good quality source?
I figure options include...
Buy just the pins and bushes and do the the instal of bushes and reaming myself.
Or....
buy a spindle already assembled with bushes and pins installed, perhaps on an exchange basis.
The second option would save me some time, which I like, and the cost of a reamer.
What vendors are recommended? What of parts quality?
Thanks!
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Sharp64
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| Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: Link and King Pin Spindle Source |
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Seems like there were several members rebuilding them awhile back but not seeing the ads much anymore. Hazetguy offered to do mine at one time but I found some already done. It sure if he is still offering the service. There’s a set of rebuilt ones in the classifieds right now for $200.
Personally I tried dealing with K1W once and was turned off by their poor customer service. Haven’t tried them since.
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Sharp64
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| Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:25 am Post subject: Re: Link and King Pin Spindle Source |
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Hi
On my 61Bug the king and link pins are pretty worn. I need to replace them. As for sources for parts, what is a good quality source?
I figure options include...
Buy just the pins and bushes and do the the instal of bushes and reaming myself.
Or....
buy a spindle already assembled with bushes and pins installed, perhaps on an exchange basis.
The second option would save me some time, which I like, and the cost of a reamer.
What vendors are recommended? What of parts quality?
Thanks!
Bug On! |
We can help - https://www.airkewld.com/Classic-VW-PRO-Built-Drum-Drop-Spindles-2441-p/2441.htm |
Based on his posts, pretty sure he's just looking for rebuilt stock spindles, not some overpriced dropped ones. If dropped is what you want, here is a set for considerably less money and hype. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1158176
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wayne1230cars
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| Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2019 7:57 am Post subject: Re: Link and King Pin Spindle Source |
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The cost of the reamer tool is expensive for just a one time use. Of course you could resell it. Then there is the tool rental option.
https://vwparts.aircooled.net/710-King-Pin-Reamer-Rental-p/king-pin-reamer-rental.htm
WW sells German or Brazilian king and link pin kits.
Another option would be to buy the kits and have a machine shop do the reaming. But at that point your cost may be pretty close to buying rebuilt ones on an exchange basis.
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