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Old 08-12-2010, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by protc3
We are using the AE spindles. What we do is install a 4-40 helicoil in the kingpin hole and then a set 5/8 long 4- 40 setscrew is installed. The pivot balls thread onto the setscrew on top and bottom and clamp to the spindle. The ball rotates nice and freely inside the pivot. It is twice as strong as a standard kingpin set up and alot more smooth.
Very nice, I figured it would be something like that since the pivot balls already have a nice hex built in to them.

But... given the price of heli-coil kits, are replacement spindles pre-modified going to be available? I'm fairly sure I already know the answer based on my experience with BMI so far, but just thought I'd double check
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