u2slow

If one side was say over a degree more than the other, I'd think something might be bent.

I'm no expert... I'm just old-school and like to figure things out for myself.

EDIT: Oh no... what are you going to do about your rear camber?!?!

mknittle

This is the one I used

https://www.venturestruckparts.com/p...dodge-dana-60/

GCam

Any thoughts on this kit?

https://www.4wdfactory.com/store/pro...gpin-Axle.html

MrFusion

When I check ball joints on my Jeep Cherokee I jack the front axle up so the tires are about 2 inches off the ground and place it on jack stands. Then I slide my 4 foot long pry bar under the tire about a foot and pull up on it vigorously several times. The same principle should work on our trucks. If you see or hear movement in the wheel assembly I would look at king pins. The bar puts much more force on the tire than you can just using your hands. Best way to do it is to have someone else yard up on the bar while you look at the knuckle.

u2slow

A couple buddies have bought stuff from them... no complaints.

IMO, a kit like that seems overkill. See where springs and cups gets you.

MrFusion

If you have to replace the king pins there are a couple youtube videos that are decent. In one of them the guy drills a hole in some 3/8" or 1/4" strap steel, slips it over the king pin, cranks up his welder, welds it to the king pin, then smacks the strap steel with a 2lb sledge a couple times, and the king pin spins right out. Probably gonna try this method when I do mine. I hate drilling big holes in steel so I'll probably use the torch. it doesn't have to be precise.

u2slow

Unscrewing the cones not required if you clean them up in place. Emery cloth or the like. Even from a seriously abused diff. BTDT. The nylon cup takes the wear.

The main thing with unscrewing the cones is good use of heat. A long 7/8" lugnut, or a careful grab with a 36" pipe wrench have worked for me.

NJTman

Mine came right out, no heat, no muss, no fuss.

Threads looked brand new

mknittle

Everything in the kit is Spicer parts and fit like they are supposed to. My truck has nice tight steering now. I can't give a before and after comparison because i installed the kit during my 4X4 conversion.

mknittle

That is an "independent problem"