thank you, yes i can get a little lax on safety gear, need to make improvements in that area. you guys calling me out on it does help keep it fresh in my mind.
@@victorsuarez2954 a proper rated safety glasses won't shatter. It may crack or get deformed but I haven't seen it cracked like the windshield does. I have seen quite a few incidents and safety glasses does really help a lot, but we have our own beliefs and I respect that.
If you use a hammer even to drive a nail it's best to have safety glasses. Never grind anything without eye protection nor fool with Freon without eye protection. Good video.
I just got put out of service in the December 2019 DOT inspection with king pins. Sucks, I'm just a 1-truck (International 4300) company, now without any income and not enough cash for the repair. Your video is tempting me to give it a go in my driveway. THANK YOU so much for taking the time to post this video!!! I got shit faced one night and did a face plant on a beer can in my driveway. I got the same black eye, I feel your pain. My license renewal was due the next week so now my new license picture is proof of what an asshole I am. However, people that ask for my ID get a great, drunken story. Thank you again for you video!!!
Just did one of these jobs, as usual I watch Mr ezrider and laugh how I was told to do it. I like your style, and sometimes it takes backyard mechanic skill to get it done. Thanks again
This is a great video - I am replacing King Pins on my 1967 MC5A Bus and am having trouble finding a shop who will do the job. I've got mine all apart and am looking for someone to replace the bushings but maybe now I can figure it out myself. Thanks for taking the time to document.
I just started watching your channel and it is pretty good. Don't let peoples comments upset you. The only person you need to worry about is the one who sleeps next to you hopefully that's your wife. God bless and keep on trucking!
My bearing is out on my drivers side.I was told it's from not jacking the weight off the wheel before greasing.But anyway I'm tackling this job on my only day off on my w9.Thanks for the video!Hope mine come out easy!
Went to vocational school 3 years to be a diesel and truck mechanic. Been doing since 1980 even after i started driving. Please use safety glasses (I've had 2 major eye surgeries on my left eye and was blind in my left eye for 3 weeks ( HORRIBLE feeling) protect those eyes son !!! I thought i was the only one who used a hone to clean and size the bores 👍👍👍 you did DAMN good !!! Always put the shims between the axle and the top bushing boss (you DID !!) Good job and great video. ALL THE BEST SIR.
Thanks for the extra attention to detail not many mechanics will teach you much ? I am doing king pins on a new flyer bus with no instructions? your video helps
I'm a retired truck mechanic, I remember the old days when the new bushings were just a brass bushing that you installed and then you used a great big reamer and reamed and reamed until the king pin fit the bushing. it was a lot of work. Then later they came up with plastic bushings which was real easy, but they didn't last very long.
the press is a good idea i took an old kingpin and welded a long piece of key stock to it so someone can hold it while the other guy swings the sledge. i heated mine with a rosebud and with luck about 5-6 swings they fell right out
Glad you were not hurt anymore than you were. Your description of the mach 2 drift was entertaining, but as Mr. Robinson indicated, safety glasses are not a bad idea.
I know the feeling when it comes to stuck kingpins. The 1.5" ones are a nightmare, the 2" ones come out easier. As a recommendation, when i get a frozen wedge pin, i heat it up cherry red with a torch. Then I lean on it with an air hammer. When it comes to the kingpin, i heat the spindle just a little, and then drive it out with an air chipping hammer. Sometimes i alternate between the chipping hammer, and the 16 .lb sledgehammer. Some guys use kingpin presses, but they are expensive, and don't fit all trucks. And if possible, i like using the spiral kyser king pin kits. No reaming, hardened steel bushings, and they last forever. Hope this helps.
Greate video! Ben there, done that in forgetting the safety glasses. Have a few war wounds myself. I like the idea of the press, I'm going to try it. Thanks for the information
the press worked really good, put some legs on it after this and now it makes a really handy bench top press as well. pretty sure i actually broke my face when this happened cause almost a year later now still have some mild pain where i got hit and can feel a large indention in the bone just under my eye socket where i got smacked in the face....lol
I just found your channel today and I’ve been binging on them ever since. Excellent content!! I’m a truck and heavy equipment field mechanic. Your work is spot on. Keep up the great work brother!!!!!!!!
No, but worked for p and b out Bismarck, one of your other viewers mentioned you being from n.d., was just curious . Have my own truckn trailer now down in az but do haul to Fargo now and then when the rate justifies it out of Nogales, az
Made that OOOOhhhhhhh noise at the drift coming back at your eye. Recently had a big old chunk of metal embed in my eyebal in a similar occurrence. I wear safety glasses now.
I have done my fair share of king pins I have always pushed from the bottom because some pins are marked top by a T on the pin .they may have a slight taper
Really like video. I have a problem with the King pin fit and there is a side by side play. I can't find a bigger king pin. What can I do to fix this problem?
That’s funny. I was changing a Motor mount on a Mack and the spacer or metal thing inside the bushing came down and smacked me in the mouth. I thought I was going to be missing a tooth for a bit until I got the feeling back in my mouth
Thank you for the video where did you get your bearing removal and install tool? I'm working on mine now old ones are the kiser no hone and don't come out real easy.
I hired a guy to do kingpins on my kw in February. He did a horrible job. The driver side has no shims and missing one of the pinch bolts. Is it possible that I could just tap the kingpin down far enough to slide some shims on it or is it a bigger job than that?
Do they make a roller bearing kingpin kit for the big trucks? I installed a roller bearing kit on my 1950 Ford F1 a few years ago and it has been great.
Great video! When I did mine I used the Kaiser no ream king pins. I heard they aren't as good as the ones you used but it's been 5 years and 500k and they still seem to be holding up
thanks for the show, it inspired press my first kingpin. my press is easier to operate pushing the pin up, but all the kingpin shows i have watched, press down. i caliper'd the pin on both ends, measuring 1.875... so that means i am good to press up instead of down, right? i had a hell of a time removing the kingpin retainers, i had to invent 4 drifts: 2+hr. and the draglink nuts are seized proper, but i can work around that by removing more steering gear... and 4 tons pressing up hasnt moved
straight non tapered pins should be able to come out either up or down. probably just seized in there good and tight. kingpins are one of those jobs that is pretty straight forward but can fight you every step of the way sometimes.
yea i went on to watch more kingpin shows. i found one company that made a press similar to yours, but it was moujted on casters, and used a 30Ton bottle pushing up!
This field looks like its for people Tuff as Nails Im 17 and gonna need to decide on a field soon (Diesel tech/mechanic is at a 60% chance right now) Hopefully if i get into the field pray that Tampa got alot of good companies/positions open
You will always get a thumps up from me, I can tell that your a down to earh hard working gentleman who enjoys helping people.
thank you. 👍
Same here. I like genuine down to earth people. All the best to you
Thank you for taking the time to show those wanting to learn.
Brother please use safety glasses. You seem like a decent tech. Would not want you to lose your eyesight. Godbless and thanks for the video!
thank you, yes i can get a little lax on safety gear, need to make improvements in that area. you guys calling me out on it does help keep it fresh in my mind.
Jimmy E Robinson super video
Maybe is worst if a piece of plastic gets in to the eye, just saying.
@@victorsuarez2954 a proper rated safety glasses won't shatter. It may crack or get deformed but I haven't seen it cracked like the windshield does. I have seen quite a few incidents and safety glasses does really help a lot, but we have our own beliefs and I respect that.
If you use a hammer even to drive a nail it's best to have safety glasses.
Never grind anything without eye protection nor fool with Freon without eye protection.
Good video.
That’s pure genius rigging the press to fit over the spindle! Great video!
This it's the third time you have given me a great idea you just saved me 1000.00 bucks with your HF press idea well done budd appreciated
I just got put out of service in the December 2019 DOT inspection with king pins. Sucks, I'm just a 1-truck (International 4300) company, now without any income and not enough cash for the repair. Your video is tempting me to give it a go in my driveway. THANK YOU so much for taking the time to post this video!!! I got shit faced one night and did a face plant on a beer can in my driveway. I got the same black eye, I feel your pain. My license renewal was due the next week so now my new license picture is proof of what an asshole I am. However, people that ask for my ID get a great, drunken story. Thank you again for you video!!!
Just did one of these jobs, as usual I watch Mr ezrider and laugh how I was told to do it. I like your style, and sometimes it takes backyard mechanic skill to get it done. Thanks again
you would make a great truck school teacher, love your videos
In Korea...I watched this . I love and respect you.
Thank you
Man oh man. Please take care of yourself. Those stubborn kingpins are what took me out in 2010. Thankyou for the great video. Be safe.
This is a great video - I am replacing King Pins on my 1967 MC5A Bus and am having trouble finding a shop who will do the job. I've got mine all apart and am looking for someone to replace the bushings but maybe now I can figure it out myself. Thanks for taking the time to document.
I just started watching your channel and it is pretty good. Don't let peoples comments upset you. The only person you need to worry about is the one who sleeps next to you hopefully that's your wife. God bless and keep on trucking!
Such a professional mechanic. I wish you were close in my area.
My bearing is out on my drivers side.I was told it's from not jacking the weight off the wheel before greasing.But anyway I'm tackling this job on my only day off on my w9.Thanks for the video!Hope mine come out easy!
That was very thorough. Great video, thank you.
Went to vocational school 3 years to be a diesel and truck mechanic. Been doing since 1980 even after i started driving. Please use safety glasses (I've had 2 major eye surgeries on my left eye and was blind in my left eye for 3 weeks ( HORRIBLE feeling) protect those eyes son !!!
I thought i was the only one who used a hone to clean and size the bores 👍👍👍 you did DAMN good !!! Always put the shims between the axle and the top bushing boss (you DID !!) Good job and great video. ALL THE BEST SIR.
best mechanic videos ever seen keep up the good work
Hey that looks like a good weekend job glad to watch a video taught me a lot
London England Respects you!!!!! Thumbs Up!!!
I freakin love semis. They are built so damn simple amd so easy to work on. Id work on a semi all day before i work on a car or pickup.
I love your 'can do' attitude.
Thank you
Very ingenious modification of the press.
I join you channel today and it's very helpful I like your work 👍
Congratulations Compadre, you made good job. Thank you
Sorry Brother. Hope your eye get better soon, protect safety glasses. You do great job and I like your videos.
stay safe and healthy.
God Bless You,
I'm on my 2nd truck in 2 weeks doing kingpins, 1 side came out easy, the other was the king pin from hell. I wish I'd seen this video 2 weeks ago.
Thanks for the extra attention to detail not many mechanics will teach you much ? I am doing king pins on a new flyer bus with no instructions? your video helps
thank you, hope your project goes smooth.
Great video. You make it look Ez.
Your videos are great, fun to watch and i don't even work on large trucks!
Satisfying job , bet the steering felt smooth !
Great job on those king pins. Very good videos
I'm a retired truck mechanic, I remember the old days when the new bushings were just a brass bushing that you installed and then you used a great big reamer and reamed and reamed until the king pin fit the bushing. it was a lot of work. Then later they came up with plastic bushings which was real easy, but they didn't last very long.
Hey it happened to me to black eye lol I thought I was the only one great video
I’m learning a lot from ur videos new subscriber
Excellent idea using cut down press. I can use that on backhoe pin also
Really good information Thanks!
the press is a good idea i took an old kingpin and welded a long piece of key stock to it so someone can hold it while the other guy swings the sledge. i heated mine with a rosebud and with luck about 5-6 swings they fell right out
Very precise DIY expert videos. This guy has
Glad you were not hurt anymore than you were. Your description of the mach 2 drift was entertaining, but as Mr. Robinson indicated, safety glasses are not a bad idea.
Glasses would have shattered at Mach 2 haha
You make it look so easy, Thank you
I've finally found a O/O channel, thanks, new suscriber...👍👍
glad your enjoying the channel.
Thanks buddy was fighting the same problem and went over to harbor freight and bought the 12 ton press and cut the legs down and it worked fine
glad to hear it. 👍
Great video. Thanks for posting.
Your videos kick ass brother. I'm a mobile tech, new to bigger trucks... You're making me some money!! 🤘
Thank you
I know the feeling when it comes to stuck kingpins. The 1.5" ones are a nightmare, the 2" ones come out easier. As a recommendation, when i get a frozen wedge pin, i heat it up cherry red with a torch. Then I lean on it with an air hammer. When it comes to the kingpin, i heat the spindle just a little, and then drive it out with an air chipping hammer. Sometimes i alternate between the chipping hammer, and the 16 .lb sledgehammer. Some guys use kingpin presses, but they are expensive, and don't fit all trucks. And if possible, i like using the spiral kyser king pin kits. No reaming, hardened steel bushings, and they last forever. Hope this helps.
Greate video! Ben there, done that in forgetting the safety glasses. Have a few war wounds myself. I like the idea of the press, I'm going to try it. Thanks for the information
the press worked really good, put some legs on it after this and now it makes a really handy bench top press as well. pretty sure i actually broke my face when this happened cause almost a year later now still have some mild pain where i got hit and can feel a large indention in the bone just under my eye socket where i got smacked in the face....lol
Great video. Great work. Safety first. Subscribed.
Kool bro. Video very informative and easy to follow. Thanks a lot man!
You sure have helped me out on a lot of stuff
glad to hear it thank you
Appreciate the video sure helped me out. Keep up the good work brother
Glad I found your channel , good mechanic .
thank you, glad you are enjoying the channel
Thanks man, but please wear your safety glasses.... I love your videos 👍
I just found your channel today and I’ve been binging on them ever since. Excellent content!! I’m a truck and heavy equipment field mechanic. Your work is spot on. Keep up the great work brother!!!!!!!!
you are a hard-working person and please use safety glasses when working with heavy equipment. hats off to your skill.
Very good..it helps me a lot in changing King pin...
Great work sir, like your videos.
Thats that A+ effort work. Congrats.
No, but worked for p and b out Bismarck, one of your other viewers mentioned you being from n.d., was just curious . Have my own truckn trailer now down in az but do haul to Fargo now and then when the rate justifies it out of Nogales, az
Awesome stuff bud.
Great Job mate!!!
Thank you
Modified shop press is a great idea wish we had one in the pauper shop replacing the king pins on wench truck 31
Lol, hope you have been doing well
Made that OOOOhhhhhhh noise at the drift coming back at your eye. Recently had a big old chunk of metal embed in my eyebal in a similar occurrence. I wear safety glasses now.
Was wearing glasses when I happened got hit on the bone under my eye near my nose that bone was broken just didn't know it yet at the time
Since I only done mine twice, I decided to take it to a shop. Some repairs are no for the dyi trucker.
I have done my fair share of king pins I have always pushed from the bottom because some pins are marked top by a T on the pin .they may have a slight taper
@@DR-um2bv their is a printed spec in the shop manual
Excellent video. Thanks for your expertise.
The instructions mentioned clocking the bushing but don't say how.. any tips?
I am very glad you are ok after all that👍
Well done
Great explanation
Very fun when I do this 30 years ago, we use heat and big hammer,the old way .😊
I love me some harbor freight too!!
Fine education. Can the press be used to install the bushing?
Tell you another thing. We always used the no reams. They run a 100 bucks more but man the time savings we’re equal. Love them no reams
Great video buddy
Stemco no ream bushings and pins are the best super easy !
PT blaster spray ,3 pound hammer and cheater bar pipe helps ; also gloves and plastic face shield .
That was a dam good video king pins are always a pain.
thanks, i appreciate it. kingpins are not too bad as long as things are not seized/stuck. ok your right there always a pain...lol
Really like video. I have a problem with the King pin fit and there is a side by side play. I can't find a bigger king pin. What can I do to fix this problem?
If grease is coming out of the bottom of the kingpin does that mean the kingpins need replacing? Thanks.
Hey ezrider I really like your channel bro I also work on my own equipment and always trying to learn more maintenance
glad your enjoying the channel
That’s funny. I was changing a Motor mount on a Mack and the spacer or metal thing inside the bushing came down and smacked me in the mouth. I thought I was going to be missing a tooth for a bit until I got the feeling back in my mouth
Thank you for the video where did you get your bearing removal and install tool? I'm working on mine now old ones are the kiser no hone and don't come out real easy.
So the the lil metal seal goes to the bottom of the bushings not the top?
Trying to fix king pins on a 1977 Ford ln750. New to big trucks and this truck seems to bounce and wobble
I’m having trouble getting the bushing lip seals in without damaging them. What kind of tool is that you used to drive them in? What is it called
Where did you get the removal/ install tool for the bushings?
Sir do you have video of how to remove pinion gear from housing. I learn much from you. Thank you.
do you use a lip ring tool or the same tool to remove and install bushing
Great video! What's the attachment you used to clean the bores at 4:58?
I hired a guy to do kingpins on my kw in February. He did a horrible job. The driver side has no shims and missing one of the pinch bolts. Is it possible that I could just tap the kingpin down far enough to slide some shims on it or is it a bigger job than that?
Glad to see nearly 200k views!
didn't realize this video that that many views kinda a old video that just keeps slowly growing over a long period of time.
Great video thanks for the help
hey what about which direction the the bearing goes on the bottom. is it rotation side up or down
Do they make a roller bearing kingpin kit for the big trucks? I installed a roller bearing kit on my 1950 Ford F1 a few years ago and it has been great.
Hyprmtr- YES!!! SOME SEMIS HAVE KIG PINS MADE BY MERCEDES BENZ AND THEY HAVE ROLLER BEARINGS INSTEAD OF BUSHINGS
Thanks for sharing nice job 👍
Damn bro lol that fucked your eye up. Glad you're okay. Good shit man
Didn't know it at the time but it broke my cheek bone just off the corner of my nose
Great video! When I did mine I used the Kaiser no ream king pins. I heard they aren't as good as the ones you used but it's been 5 years and 500k and they still seem to be holding up
glad to hear it, i have never personally tried the no ream
thanks for the show, it inspired press my first kingpin. my press is easier to operate pushing the pin up, but all the kingpin shows i have watched, press down. i caliper'd the pin on both ends, measuring 1.875... so that means i am good to press up instead of down, right?
i had a hell of a time removing the kingpin retainers, i had to invent 4 drifts: 2+hr. and the draglink nuts are seized proper, but i can work around that by removing more steering gear... and 4 tons pressing up hasnt moved
straight non tapered pins should be able to come out either up or down. probably just seized in there good and tight. kingpins are one of those jobs that is pretty straight forward but can fight you every step of the way sometimes.
yea i went on to watch more kingpin shows. i found one company that made a press similar to yours, but it was moujted on casters, and used a 30Ton bottle pushing up!
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This field looks like its for people Tuff as Nails
Im 17 and gonna need to decide on a field soon (Diesel tech/mechanic is at a 60% chance right now)
Hopefully if i get into the field pray that Tampa got alot of good companies/positions open
So sorry to hear about your eye - dang it!
Glad you were successful though
Last one i did i didn't line up pinch bolt. Needless to say i cannot talk like that on u tube.lol thanks again
I think I mentioned lining up the pinch bolt...lol I have made that mistake before as well.
،،hi sir. Question? How you find out that your kingpin needs to replaced. ??? Thanks