[Healeys] King pin shock arm interference

[David Nock]

The new king pin kits are made to long and need the top cut off




David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767

www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Sep 21, 2012, at 11:24 AM, john spaur wrote:

> I installed rebuilt (possibly exchanged) shocks and rebuilt and  
> reinstalled the king pins. I have adjustable bushings in the upper  
> trunnion. I believe everything was installed correctly according to  
> shop manual and I used a 2" distance piece at the shock arm before  
> tightening all the bolts.
>
> However, the top of the king pin, above the castle nut, is hitting  
> the shock arm just where the two arms come together near the pinch  
> bolt. That is preventing the car from settling down to the correct  
> ride height.
>
> What would cause the king pint to hit the shock arm?
>
> Thank you,
> John Spaur
> '62 BT7
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