I'm King of the Pin!

Dodger · 11-09-2011, 02:59 PM

G'day All,

It has been a while, but I still hard at my 4700 buildup. The latest project was rebuilding the front end. There is nothing more fun than replacing the king pins and thrust bearings on the front end of an International 4700! (completely kidding!) However despite the banging, cussing, and prying, it is all back together with no more squeaking or grinding when I turn. Figured i would give an update,

Dodger

Bob86ZZ4 · 11-10-2011, 09:27 PM

Good job. I rebuilt the front end on my '87 van several years ago. I still remember how fun it was to drive after it got all tightened up. I'm guessing your truck will be the same. Isn't it fun to get something to work though?

hot rod · 11-11-2011, 11:54 AM

I can vouch for no fun on king pins. Haven't done any in years, but I have memories of the air hammer and "hot wrench" to get it done.

Doc Weaver · 11-11-2011, 04:21 PM

I've seen the guys at the shop do it. No Fun! Keep those trucks greased up.

Dodger · 11-14-2011, 11:39 AM

I will grease these things daily if it will make changing them easier next go round. The kit the I bought from the International dealer came with new grease fittings, which was nice because the origional ones were broken off on my truck.

11-09-2011, 02:59 PM	#1
Dodger Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 80	I'm King of the Pin! G'day All, It has been a while, but I still hard at my 4700 buildup. The latest project was rebuilding the front end. There is nothing more fun than replacing the king pins and thrust bearings on the front end of an International 4700! (completely kidding!) However despite the banging, cussing, and prying, it is all back together with no more squeaking or grinding when I turn. Figured i would give an update, Dodger __________________ 1994 International 4700 powered by a DT360 (soon to be the new home for my ambualnce box), 1991 E350 7.3l IDI Diesel Road Rescue Ambulance towing my 24ft Trail-lite camper

11-10-2011, 09:27 PM	#2
Bob86ZZ4 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 908	Good job. I rebuilt the front end on my '87 van several years ago. I still remember how fun it was to drive after it got all tightened up. I'm guessing your truck will be the same. Isn't it fun to get something to work though? __________________ '03 Freightliner FL112, 295" wheel base, with '03 United Specialties 26' living quarters, single screw, Cat C12 430 h/p 1650 torque, Eaton 10speed , 3.42 rear axle ratio

11-11-2011, 11:54 AM	#3
hot rod Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 155	I can vouch for no fun on king pins. Haven't done any in years, but I have memories of the air hammer and "hot wrench" to get it done. __________________

11-11-2011, 04:21 PM	#4
Doc Weaver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Chester, Ohio Posts: 380	I've seen the guys at the shop do it. No Fun! Keep those trucks greased up. __________________ Doc Weaver '98 Freightliner FL60 pseudo toy hauler

11-14-2011, 11:39 AM	#5
Dodger Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 80	I will grease these things daily if it will make changing them easier next go round. The kit the I bought from the International dealer came with new grease fittings, which was nice because the origional ones were broken off on my truck. __________________ 1994 International 4700 powered by a DT360 (soon to be the new home for my ambualnce box), 1991 E350 7.3l IDI Diesel Road Rescue Ambulance towing my 24ft Trail-lite camper

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