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Kingpin bolts?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Don X, Apr 28, 2011.

  1. Apr 28, 2011
    Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

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    I'm reassembling a knuckle housing. When I took it a part to clean I didn't look too closely to the bolts. Out of the 8 bolts, 6 of them measure approximately 1.46" in length and 2 of them are a tad longer at about 1.65".

    When it comes to the kingpin bearings will I have a clearance issue? I assume I'm okay since that's the way they came out but I'd rather learn now than later. Thanks.
     
    Don X, Apr 28, 2011
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  2. Apr 28, 2011
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    would the longer be used up top to hold a brake hose bracket or something similar ?
    I don't recall
    it won't affect the bearings but I'm trying to visualize clearance issues inside the knuckle
     
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    nickmil

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    I think jpflat2a has it down. Inthink the longer bolts were to hold the bracket for the metal "s" brake line in place
     
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  4. Apr 29, 2011
    Don X

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    Duh :oops:

    Thanks
     
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    Posimoto

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    Getting that Jeep ready for the Rubicon Run?
     
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    Phil P

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    I agree the longer bolts are for the brackets, I just put flat washers on the long bolts after upgrading to 11" drums and eliminating the brackets so I wouldn't have to worry about clearances.
     
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