Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: 230slhouston on June 08, 2020, 02:00:39

Title: King pin reamer
Post by: 230slhouston on June 08, 2020, 02:00:39

Hello,
Can someone please let me know what size reamer I need to ream  the king pin bushes.
A part number or where to buy will be appreciated. Not too expensive. Single use in my case.

Thanks,
Maistran.

Title: Re: King pin reamer
Post by: twistedtree on June 08, 2020, 11:02:02

When I did mine I bought this adjustable reamer for a whopping $11.  I see now it's $12.  It worked great, and I like having it adjustable so you can creep up on the correct size, checking the fit as you go.  Just be careful you don't over cut.

https://www.wttool.com/index/page/product/product_id/35520/category_id/14710/product_name/RDX+Adjustable+Blade+Hand+Reamers

Title: Re: King pin reamer
Post by: 230slhouston on June 08, 2020, 16:16:12

Peter,
Thanks.
How long are the cutting blades? Does it have to be long enough to ream both bushes at the same time?
Maistran.

Title: Re: King pin reamer
Post by: twistedtree on June 08, 2020, 17:20:31

Just checked it and the blades are 2.5" (~65mm) long, so one bushing at a time.  It's been a number of years since I used it, but my recollection is that it was no big deal to get a good fit, with not a lot of material removed.  Just start out with a real light cut and progress slowly.  It would really suck to over cut it.

Title: Re: King pin reamer
Post by: stickandrudderman on June 09, 2020, 09:58:16

You need a reamer that will be long enough to ensure both bushes are cut in the same axis. Mine has a centralising element.
If you cut each bush individually you will not be assured of correct alignment.