can anybody direct me to a shop that know how to ream spindle bushings for new kingpins? I went to a shop after work and they wanted 240-250 to install the bushings and ream them to fit my new kingpins. I think that is VERY high. 2nd shop said they have never done it before. When I got home I went ahead and drove in the new bushings so they just need to be reamed now to fit my kingpins. Any help appreciated. I live in Waterford if that matters.
You need to take them to a front end shop not a machine shop. Find one that has been there for a while. Sent from my Moto G Play using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
You can buy an adjustable reamer and do it yourself, taking small cuts until you get a nice fit. Wholesale tool would be one possibility. Should be less than $100 for the size span you need.
I do not know of any front end shops around here. I tried a frame and wheel place and they were hesitant. Has to be a shop around here that knows what they are doing. Also I would like this done in a timely matter as the truck is sitting on Jack stands in front of my garage and I need to get my other car out. Lol.
You might try a shop that rebuilds engines. They should have a wrist pin honing machine. This type of machine produces a very tight tolerance, so they should be able to give you a nice fit (actually better than reaming). Make sure you take a king pin along for them, so they can check the fit.
Going tomorrow to an engine shop that sleeved my flathead a few years ago. If they can't do it I am buying the damn tool myself.
http://techshop.ws/ts_detroit.html How far are you from Allen Park? there is a Techshop there.....it is a machine shop hobby place where you can go and rent the tools and equipment to do jobs. I am a life member of them and have used the one in San Francisco......phone them and see if they have a ream set and possibly someone who can help........might lead to a cheap fix. and they are open 9 am to midnight most days
Baldwin auto machine in Pontiac Or Mazza auto on M-59 in Waterford. You want them honed not reamed, REALLY!
Baldwin can't do it. Just called them. Mazza sounds promising, guy said to bring them in so going there after work.
Any of these close to you? * Thomson Automotive Redford, Mi (313-538-0044) * Dowker engines Charlotte, Mi (517-543-0249) * Angelucci Performance Macomb, Mi (586-412-8442) * Doug Maykovich Livonia,Michigan (248-474-8377) .
Harold's Frame. They have been around as long as I can remember. Locations, 8 Mile Rd & Beech Daly in Redford (313) 532-8590 and Grand River in Novi. (248) 349-7550
How about Joy clutch and gear??? I wonder if those guys still open??? Joy Rd. and Telegraph I believe...
You might try a heavy truck maintainance shop(semis and such).They just night be the place to try. Good luck.Have fun.Be safe. Leo
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