So i installed the KDP tab yesterday on my truck and got to thinking AFTER the job was done about the dowel pin itself. So i didnt see the pin actually, i put the punch into the hole and tapped her a few times and the punch was actually inside the hole about 1/2"-3/4" before contact was made with something solid. I moved the punch around the side walls and nothing seemed tapered etc. But i got to thinking, might the dowel pin have been missing?? How far can the dowel pin be recessed??? I hope i dont have to take this apart again to install a dowel pin...anyone with any info let me know!!!!! Thanks

 

Hmm.. last 12v I did, the pin was flush and it didn't want to go in any further.. I know on the 1st gens, I always get them to move in about 1/2'" from flush... If it were me I woulda had a light in the hole with a mirror to verify it was in there..

 

I think it is missing. Mine is easily seen, flush with the front of the case. From what I have read it would be a good idea to put one in, plus double check everywhere for damage.

 

It's missing.
I've heard some of the tab kits now include a new pin just in case.
The dowel pin serves an important purpose and the hole shouldn't be left empty.

 

did mine last year, it was flush with case but when i tapped on it it moved in oh so slightly, curious to know how much these things move anyway, i had 140k on it when i did mine, has anyone caught theirs almost ready to drop or do they generally sit out just a hair or ?