If the wear is significant, you may choose to replace the entire king pin piece. If your king pin is worn, the stability of your entire trailer is compromised.
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Due to the potential for further damage and safety risks, properly diagnosing and repairing worn king pins, bushings and tie rods needs to be addressed promptly.Ĭhecking the condition of your trailer king pin as part of a normal maintenance schedule is important to the safety of your entire rig as well as other drivers on the road. While driving you may experience a shaking cab or steering wheel. You’ll notice signs of king pin and bushing failure from incorrect vehicle alignment, premature and uneven front tire wear, and rough handling. Inadequate lubrication of king pin bushings can cause king pin contact points to start to wear at the steering knuckle. King pins and tie rods can wear out extremely fast if they’re not greased on a regular basis.
To avoid accidents arising from turning problems, make sure your truck’s king pin is regularly inspected and serviced. It receives a great deal of wear and tear, making repair or replacement inevitable at some point.įailure of the king pin means that the steering system will not work properly, and improperly working steering systems can be dangerous. The king pin is the pivot point between the two units. At Columbus Fleet, we offer a full range of king pin replacement, king pin servicing, and king pin repair services.Įvery tractor trailer or semi relies on one small piece of equipment for its connection.
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