[internetselect]

Does anyone know if a 1996 F350 XL DRW 7.3 has kingpins? Was told at a shop in order to do a proper alignment for the camber that I should get my kingpins replaced first then bring it back. My problem is the outside of my tires get worn out quick...meaning at 12000 miles I had a 0/32 on outside and a 7/32 center.

 

[fordsforever73]

Iirc, the last year for kingpins was 1991. But it's really easy to tell, by looking at the knuckles. Can you take photo of one steering knuckle (backside of wheel)?

 

[internetselect]

wish I could for you, still old school flip phone and don't have a digital camera for uploading.

 

[internetselect]

was the twin I beam after '91?

 

[chuckster57]

When I looked at autozone for kicks it shows kingpins. P/N KA 1632 about $100.00 for the set.

 

[internetselect]

I saw that also, but I think their site might be wrong, everywhere else I look up that part number it states for '88 - '91.

 

[chuckster57]

Wouldn't be the first time. Rock auto doesn't list any, but they show twin I beam bushings.

 

[fordsforever73]

If your steering knuckle has the 4-bolt covers (top and bottom), like this link below, you have a kingpin axle:

https://www.rydelfab.com/image/cache/data/019 (800x600)-800x800.jpg

This a ball joint knuckle axle:

http://www.ford-trucks.com/user_gallery/sizeimage.php?photoid=243953&.jpg=

Hope this helps.

 

[internetselect]

Thank You everyone for the assistance.