zooky08 wrote:
Take a shim out of the kingpins and see what that does
1cm
1 shim fuck that take all the shims out and grind some off the mounting surface where the shim used to be.
or put new bearings in, thats probably the best option
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| Author: | Joshyboy26 [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Swivel Hubs |
Hey guys ive searched around but not found much on this, I was wondering if the swivel hubs on a 89 sierra are adjustable? mine have a fair bit of slop in them (nearly a cm at each end of the wheel when you rock it!) is this normal or do I need to rebuild them? any help or advice would be great |
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| Author: | sogone [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swivel Hubs |
How do you mean when you rock it? Up and down? Side to side? Sounds like wheel bearings. |
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| Author: | Joshyboy26 [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swivel Hubs |
yh when i rock it up and down and nah i found out when i did my wheel bearings i tightened them up but you can see the movement in the back of the hub |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swivel Hubs |
Take a shim out of the kingpins and see what that does |
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| Author: | sogone [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:37 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swivel Hubs |
Edit. Bah |
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| Author: | joe5701 [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swivel Hubs |
zooky08 wrote: Take a shim out of the kingpins and see what that does
1cm 1 shim fuck that take all the shims out and grind some off the mounting surface where the shim used to be.
or put new bearings in, thats probably the best option
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| Author: | sogone [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swivel Hubs |
Just tightening your bearings might not be enough. they may be shagged mate. I'd do your wheel bearings. |
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| Author: | Joshyboy26 [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swivel Hubs |
yh ok thanks guys ill try takin out some shims or add them which one? and if that doesn stop it ill do the bearings? |
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| Author: | Teracis [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swivel Hubs |
I just finished rebuilding mine completely, it's like driving a completely new vehicle! All I can say is that if you're rebuilding the whole thing to the letter, give yourself more time than you initially think! Oh and you could try taking the shims out first, I actually had broken kingpins on the bottom on both sides, after replacing those and all the bearings and seals (which were non existent) everything is awesome. Replacing them all is definitely the best option if you have the time and money. |
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| Author: | Joshyboy26 [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swivel Hubs |
yh alright thanks guys ill give that a shot thanks guys |
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| Author: | zooky08 [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swivel Hubs |
I run no shims and it's tight as fuck 
Just double check that you wheel bearings are up to spec, if still not fix then look at kingpin bearings like Joe said |
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| Author: | joe5701 [ Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Swivel Hubs |
Joshyboy26 wrote: yh ok thanks guys ill try takin out some shims or add them which one? and if that doesn stop it ill do the bearings?
to tighten them up take shims out but it sounds like they've collapsed or not far from it. |
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