Hello Gerard,
Friday, May 16, 2003, 1:44:55 PM, you wrote:
Gerard> Bill,
Gerard> There ARE two different length king pins, one for drum and one for disc
Gerard> brake. If I remember correctly, the drum brake ones are longer by the
Gerard> approximate length you describe. Also, there are small, thin shims that
Gerard> belong on that last step in the king pin just below the trunnion. These
are
Gerard> used to compensate for the up/down play you are experiencing, but
usually a
Gerard> few thousands, not an 1/8 inch. I suppose you could stack a few, but I
Gerard> think too many might disintegrate. The ID/OD would be very difficult to
Gerard> find in a washer size. If the king pins are new, Sounds like you might
have
Gerard> the wrong set. I suggest you check with the supplier for the correct
part.
Gerard> Maybe someone goofed.
Someone did goof, either me when I placed the order or the person who
took/picked the order. The box has the older drum brake number on the
kit.
Now I have to figure out is it possible, is it even the right thing to do,
in getting Moss to take back the major suspension kit and give me the correct
kit.
Given that I have assembled one side it is no longer new kit. The bearings
have already pressed in and reamed. Bags have been opened, etc. This
is the topper to a really crappy week, first work F*'s me, and
because of work. I had to miss both Sprite Spree and Carlise.
Now I have to deal with this mistake in the parts. I think I will
wait to Monday to call when I am less angry. At least the wife, the
dog and I are healthily. To top it all of I have to go to work this
weekend to fix other problems. At least I am working.
Any ideas on the best way to handle this, since I really can't say who
made the error. Could either be me or Moss.
--
Best regards,
Bill mailto:w.gilroy@verizon.net
"The liver is evil, it must be punished"
77 Midget
02 Irish Terrier
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