Services — 03
What we do
Complete king pin repair, replacement and servicing, start to finish. The hub and wheel assembly comes apart and goes back together in hours, not days — measured, cleaned, pressed and greased by people who have been doing steer axles for four generations.
Signs it's time
01
Steering wanders down the road
02
Play in the wheel
03
Uneven or scalloped tire wear
04
Front end feels loose over bumps
03.1
King Pin Repair
Play in the steer axle diagnosed and corrected — parameters measured, components cleaned, everything re-greased.
03.2
King Pin Replacement
Pins pressed out and replaced with stainless original parts, new bushings and seals, greased generously so they last.
03.3
King Pin Servicing
Preventive teardown and inspection so a loose pin gets caught before it chews up tires and steering.
Signs it's time
01
Steering wanders down the road
02
Play in the wheel
03
Uneven or scalloped tire wear
04
Front end feels loose over bumps
Common questions
King Pins questions, answered
How do I know if it's the king pins and not something else?
Steering that wanders down the road, play you can feel in the wheel, or tires wearing unevenly and scalloped are the usual signs. A loose king pin shows up in the steering before it shows up anywhere else.
Can king pins be repaired, or do they need to be replaced?
Once there's measurable play, they get replaced — pressed out and swapped for new stainless pins, bushings and seals, then greased and re-checked.
How long does a king pin job take?
Hours, not days. The hub and wheel assembly comes apart, gets measured and cleaned, and goes back together the same day for most trucks.
What happens if I keep driving on loose king pins?
The play gets worse, the tires chew up faster, and eventually it turns into a steering problem you can feel at speed — worth catching early instead of waiting for it to get dangerous.
Do I need an appointment?
Walk-ins are welcome, Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 4:30, at 1050 West Penn Pike, Tamaqua. Most inspections happen while you wait.
What does a king pin job cost?
It depends on what the hub and wheel assembly show once it's apart, so we don't quote it blind. Send the symptom and the truck through the quote form or call (570) 386-4195.
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