05-18-2020, 08:11 PM
I redid my '75 Wasp/B Limited rig by shortening the kingpin barrels, adding hardened thrust washers and radial needles above both spindles. I borrowed Pop's reamer, replaced the bushings and reamed them for a close fit to the hard Allen head shoulder bolts I replaced the factory bolts with. Quite frankly, there wasn't one whit of difference in steering effort nor tracking. I decided the whole bit was a waste of my time, and I never repeated the work. The current n1ke is getting a bit loose, but the driving hasn't changed even a little. I may replace the bushings one day, and then again I may say the heck with it! In any case, I won't grease the kingpins, though I will lightly oil them once in a while. Ted