Hudson steering pin issue

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
Hi!

ive started checking the front suspension in my 52 Hornet , and found out that the steering pin simply needs replacement.

The thing is not that simple , as the original one was a thrust bearing housing. a bearing that would fit to the hole is easy to get (ball thrust bearing) , but im affraid it might be not as strong as the original one .. anyone faced such a problem ? how to repair a worn swivel(king) pin ?



Thanks

Michael

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  • 53jetman
    53jetman Senior Contributor
    Check with Randy Mass on this forum, he has a repair kit that will improve the original design.



    Jerry

    53jetman
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Michael - are you refering to the center point steering pin or the king pin at the spindle? Norm
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    the king pin at the spindle.



    what is Randys login ? couldnt find him in the search option ...



    Thanks

    Michael
  • Unknown
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    Michael: The repair for the king pin wear is to replace the pin with a kit that includes the pin and bearings. These kits are available from time to time on eBay or from Dale Cooper: the following is from his on-line catalog KING PIN SET 1940-54 ALL EXC JET $160



    Dale's website is at this URL: www.hudsonmotorcarco.com



    Good Luck... keep pluggin looking forward to seeing your coupe... any interim pictures?
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Go to:



    21stcenturyhudson.net



    Have center steering kits ready to ship $80



    Randy
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    maasfh wrote:
    Go to:



    21stcenturyhudson.net



    Have center steering kits ready to ship $80



    Randy
    Randy - center steering pin is easy to deal with.

    The problem is the steering pivot pin... ill check with dale , hopefully this would be it , but since i would have to wait more than a month to recieve the package , ill have to do sth on my own..


    Good Luck... keep pluggin looking forward to seeing your coupe... any interim pictures?
    ..eeeer.. whats interim pictures ? :confused:;)
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Interim pictures...



    What happens to the coupe while it is being restrored. Like Before and soon the AFTER or restored pictures.



    Cheers
  • [Deleted User]
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    WildWasp wrote:
    Michael: The repair for the king pin wear is to replace the pin with a kit that includes the pin and bearings. These kits are available from time to time on eBay or from Dale Cooper: the following is from his on-line catalog KING PIN SET 1940-54 ALL EXC JET $160



    Dale's website is at this URL: www.hudsonmotorcarco.com



    Good Luck... keep pluggin looking forward to seeing your coupe... any interim pictures?
    When you order the king pin set make sure you specify the year and model. 1940 to 1947 take a different kit, pin is 3/8 of an inch shorter that the 1948 to 1954. Walt.
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