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Old Dec 5, 2017 | 10:13 PM
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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?!?!
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 11:19 AM
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Is there a kit that includes everything that you guys would suggest?
This is the one I used

https://www.venturestruckparts.com/p...dodge-dana-60/
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 11:32 AM
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Any thoughts on this kit?

https://www.4wdfactory.com/store/pro...gpin-Axle.html
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 04:09 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GCam
A couple buddies have bought stuff from them... no complaints.

IMO, a kit like that seems overkill. See where springs and cups gets you.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 08:02 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 6, 2017 | 08:13 PM
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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.
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Old Dec 7, 2017 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 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.
Mine came right out, no heat, no muss, no fuss.

Threads looked brand new
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Old Dec 7, 2017 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by GCam
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.
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Old Dec 7, 2017 | 06:56 AM
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EDIT: Oh no... what are you going to do about your rear camber?!?!
That is an "independent problem"
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