Just changed out the RF tire and man the king pins are shot.How big a job is it to replace them.I am very mechanically inclined but don't know if it is worth the trouble doing it myself.Thx George

 

I hear it's a nightmare.

 

You are probably right,I like to do as much as I can myself,but I think I will farm this job out.Thx George

 

I rebuilt the front end on a 81 F150 I had it was not that bad of a job. There are two different size pins the smaller ones have plastic bushings they are pretty simple to replace the larger ones like I had were metal and have to be reamed to fit the pins. It took me about four hours to replace both sides. Took longer to chase down a reamer than to do the job.

 

Had to change out mine on a 76 I used to have. They would not budge, had to basically take most of the front end out and put them in a 100 press to get them out. It will amaze you how much power your power steering pump has. I would turn but raised total hell. With the front end off the ground and a pipe wrench on the caliper with a 4 ft pipe, could not turn the wheel. Hopefully yours won't be this bad.

 

Think I will save myself some aggrevation and knuckle skin and take it to a pro.Should'nt be much more than $200.Thanks for the responses George