Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:27 pm by Bobby K1
49 KB1. OK ..just got rejected for the annual safety inspection. Everything passed EXCEPT the front wheels. Was told that there is too much vertical in-out movement. I ,of course, didn't think so. I checked on our RMV web site for the regulations which showed me that a 1/4 " free play at the top or bottom of the tire was acceptable. I measured it as per RMV instruction, jacked the vehicle up and with my grandson locking the brakes discovered there was somewhat over an 1/8" free play. I returned to the inspection station and advised them of what I had found. He was too busy with other inspections and told me he thought the free play had been excessive ( without measuring ). No sticker was forthcoming. I left for home and decided to change the kingpins. I have removed one and found it to 5 3/8" long by 3/4" diameter. The bottom is .004/.005 worn .The top not as much.
I'm thinking maybe have the pins trued up and increase the bushing size.Or maybe I should replace the sets with new if I'm able to find them. I'm thinking that there maybe others that will fit.
Any suggestions ?