John............
Use the old nut while you are playing with shims and getting the correct end
play, then use the Nylock once it goes together for the final time.
And, yes, the free-play can be set up in the vise.
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
-----Original Message-----
From: Lightmkr <lightmkr@email.msn.com>
To: Autotox <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, October 07, 1998 7:51 AM
Subject: Kingpin Questions
>Just received a new front suspension rebuild kit. (Thanks Bud!)
>and while looking over the parts I noticed a nylock nut was supplied
>instead of the castle nut and cotter pin to secure the top. Is this the way
>to go or should I use the castle nut and drill the kingpin for a cotter?
>Also can the 0.02 clearance be shimmed in the shop or must the king pin and
>swivel be installed in the car?
>Thanks in advance!
>
>John (Lightmkr)
>77B (Spread all over the house)
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