Kingpin Press Tool

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Heavyd, Mar 19, 2021.

  1. Heavyd

    Heavyd Road Train Member

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    Hey everyone! Anyone have any recommendations, comments or suggestions for a good kingpin press tool? We are currently looking at the Tiger Tool set 90150 or the OTC4240. Thanks!
     
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  3. QUALITYTRUCK

    QUALITYTRUCK Road Train Member

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    4240 is the best one that I have found as of yet.
     
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  4. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    25 years and cant remember how many sets of king pins. Never needed a press.

    Rosebud and the CP717 always does the trick.
     
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  5. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    Big Cam wrist pin. Maybe add a handle. Ive used some, the wrist pin is cleaner and smaller.
     
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  6. spsauerland

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    I have the OTC 4240, works well. Done more than enough with 20lb sledge before I bought it. Never used the tiger tool one, but their other tools never let me down. I use an air over hydraulic unit to power mine. Much faster because you find it takes a little time to get it centered to push square. Usually takes a couple smacks with a hammer on top of forcing screw to persuade really frozen pins. The press becomes a must if dealing with Hendrickson axles with "non-replaceable" pins. Replaced many of them on steerable lift axles. Reaming to a worn pin is a waste of time in my experience.
     
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  7. jamespmack

    jamespmack Road Train Member

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    Sorry for my lack of reading. I seen king pin tester. As in 5th wheel. My bad, carry on!
     
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