kingpin (spindle) top seal

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kiwimc
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kingpin (spindle) top seal

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Hi All, a fairly trivial question. I just purchased a pair of spindle repair kits (Bare-co). The top seal as supplied is a felt ring, yet the 4 kingpins I have pulled apart have a flattish rubber. Original parts book pictures aren't clear enough to see what it might be. Suggestions or recommendations?

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Brian
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Re: kingpin (spindle) top seal

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Could be "either" both should be OK. It is just a dust seal and you should grease the king pins until grease comes out around it to flush away dirt and grit.
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Re: kingpin (spindle) top seal

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Thanks.
Having 'fun' trying to get old bushes and thrust bearing remains out. Get the gas torch onto 'em????

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Re: kingpin (spindle) top seal

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The bushes are very thin. You can tap a screwdriver down behind it to destroy it and lever it out. I used Agrilline replacements which did not need reaming.
Good luck
John

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