Tonight's Project

Draagyn · Jun 26, 2014

This is tonight's welding project. What do you figure, should I clean the grease out of the king pin or just burn away?

MinnesotaDaveChalmers · Jun 26, 2014

I'm always careful with anything that can build up pressure and release hot grease suddenly.

I'd probably disassemble and weld just for safety reasons - been sprayed with hot grease, brake fluid, and oil a few times and I'm a little gun shy now

CNC Dan · Jun 26, 2014

Take the zerk out, cover the hole. After welding, pump in lots of grease to flush out the cooked grease.

dragoneggs · Jun 26, 2014

Yes remove pressure build up potential, clean your surroundings and as CNC said... flush the old grease.

Draagyn · Jun 27, 2014

Took it all apart. Luckily it was bushings inside which made it quick and easy to clean out. With the help from a buddies company service truck we Welded the knee back together then threw spindle and tire back on. Now it's sitting as pretty as it can again!