Re: [FWDLK] king pins for 56 Dodge

[David Homstad <Dhomstad@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Scott,

According to the Parts Book, unless you have a D500 with 12 inch Chrysler
brakes, there is only one king pin package for all 55/56 Dodges, both 6 and
8: P/N 947 557. This P/N is good for all 46 - 56 Dodges (and some 35 - 55
Chryslers) with 11 inch brakes. The FSM makes no reference to a difference
between 6 and 8 or to an application without needle bearings. Dodges 39 - 54
and Plymouths 39 - 56 with 10 inch brakes use P/N 933 435. My guess is 947
557 has upper needle bearings and 933 435 has 2 bushings.

Tried NAPA? Chrysler/DeSoto in 55/56 had different P/Ns, depending on if you
have power brakes.

Dave Homstad
56 Dodge D500

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[mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Scott H
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2001 5:38 PM
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Subject: [FWDLK] king pins for 56 Dodge

I am having a bear of a time finding a king pin set. Of all the usual
sources only Kanter and Rare Parts have them right now. I understand that
the v8's king pins use a bushing in the bottom and a needle bearing on the
top and the 6's use 2 bushings.  The rare Parts kit comes with 4 bushings
not the needle bearings.
If that is the case I have to order the kit from Kanter. Kanter quoted me a
price for the the kit and said i needed to buy the needle bearings as 2
separate parts.  It sounds to me like it may be a 6 cyl kit and separate
bearings to make it a v8 kit.
If this is the case I should be ok.
Can anyone confirm if my understanding (from the Service Manual)  about the
needle bearings is correct?

Scott
1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer


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