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Kingpin Studs

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Southtowns27, Oct 21, 2004.

  1. Southtowns27

    Southtowns27 Custom Title

    Does anyone have the dimensions for these or a part number? I've looked around but didn't find anything. Thanks
     
  2. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    The kingpins themselves?

    Post a WTB here. ;)
     
  3. william_cj3b

    william_cj3b 3BOB driver

  4. Southtowns27

    Southtowns27 Custom Title

    Sorry, I guess I should have been more clear. Instead of using the 4 bolts to hold the kingpins in, I want to use studs. I've seen them used before, but I'm not sure if they're double ended or similar to the spindle studs that are pressed in from the back.
     
  5. william_cj3b

    william_cj3b 3BOB driver

    Oh, I see..... Tell me the thread count, size and length of one of the bolts and I'll try to find you some info.....
     
  6. Southtowns27

    Southtowns27 Custom Title

    That's just it, I don't know. I'm pretty sure they're 5/16 - 24 where they thread into the knuckle. I don't know how deep the hole is though. If I use a double ended stud, I want something that will go all the way to the bottom of the threads to make it just that little bit stronger. I'm sure the bolts don't bottom, or stick all the way through into the inside of the knuckle. It's easy to figure out how long the other end of the stud needs to be. All I have to do is measure the thickness of the kingpin cap and add some for a lockwasher and nut.
     
  7. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Double ended on my CJ-5, not pressed in.
     
  8. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    Oh, and threads were the same on both ends. Don't know the length though.
     
  9. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    Remember this, the rule for strength of threads 1 1/2 x the diameter of the threads is maximum strength , anything else is just more threads to strip out. So a 1/2" bolt has maximum strength with 3/4" of thread engagement!
     
  10. 66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    just measure the length of the bolt, and add 1/4" to get your length of the stud.
     
  11. Southtowns27

    Southtowns27 Custom Title

    I called Walck's this afternoon, he seemed to know what I was talking about and he had them in stock. Should be here in a couple days :)