![]() ![]() The longer you wait, the more damage you do.īe proactive. It’s only a question of when-and how much it will cost you. If anything, it will cost you more in the long run-especially if you manage a commercial fleet.Įvery truck needs maintenance sooner or later. Skipping regular maintenance doesn’t actually save money. Because of the loose king pin, not only will the truck’s steering system will no longer function properly: you may need to completely replace the steering axle. The axle, however, was never meant to withstand these forces. When a king pin is loose, some of the force that is normally absorbed by the king pin is redistributed to the steering axle itself. When a king pin is worn down, it will no longer sit properly at the junction of the steering knuckle and steering axle. King pins are built to withstand the extreme forces required to safely steer a fully-loaded, heavy duty commercial truck. While these are significant investments of your money and your time, they’re nothing compared to the true costs of not replacing the king pin. Since every Bauer Built Wheel End Repair inspection includes a steer axle king pin health assessment, you can rest assured that our technicians would catch a worn-out king pin.Ī replacement king pin can cost hundreds of dollars, and on a normal business day, a diagnostic exam and king pin replacement may require around three hours. This includes commercial trucks, semi-trucks and road tractors as well as semi-trailers/road trailers. ![]() Whether it’s your local tire center or one of our 30+ locations on the road, every Bauer Built commercial service center has professionally trained mechanical services teams ready to inspect all critical mechanical components of your rig. The consequences, however, will be anything but. Early signs of king pin wear can be subtle. It’s like the old saying: “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”įor example, let’s say that there is a worn king pin on the front steer axle of your semi-truck. If you operate light- or medium-duty delivery vehicles, Bauer Built has you covered with comprehensive maintenance and mechanical repair services.įor light-duty truck & personal SUV mechanical services, visit Auto Repair at Bauer Built Automotive. Last-mile, short-haul/local & urban fleets are now eligible for our full suite of commercial mechanical services.
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