Save Your Tires And Stay Aligned With The Right King Pin Kit

At some point in our driving careers, we realize our vehicle isn't exactly driving straight – or to put it in better terms, driving straight doesn't mean the steering wheel always looks straight. If you've been through it then you know what I'm talking about.

Misalignment leads to plenty of other problems, from your axle to your tires. The key component of your steering system is the King Pin. I'm not referring to the leaders of any mobs or any villains from superhero movies, but rather the primary pivot that helps your vehicle steer from the wheel to the vehicle's steering knuckles.

Is Misalignment Really That Bad?

While you may not notice the negative effects of misalignment right away, it's a slippery slope to lasting and expensive damages to other areas of your vehicle.

Tire Wear

The first thing that begins to break down is your truck's tires. Since the vehicle is no longer moving on a straight alignment, the tread on the sides of the tires is beginning to wear down quicker than normal. Tires that drive on misaligned trucks and vehicles last significantly less than tires on normally aligned axles. You can also bet that replacing your two front tires will cost more than readjusting your alignment with a new king pin kit.

Poor Handling

The misalignment issue may not seem that difficult at first. To you, it's just a slight twist of the steering wheel. But as the tread on your tires depletes and the grip on your power steering continues to misalign, all of the sudden your ability to turn accurately depletes as well. Safety is always a priority for our drivers, which is why we recommend fixing your King Pin Kit before this gets out of hand.

Uncomfortable Ride

This will be the last symptom, and hopefully, you've fixed your King Pin Kit by this point. Once the tires have worn and the alignment has continued to grow worse, your ride will go from inconvenient to uncomfortable. We recommend you don't let it get to this point.

Meritor King Pin Kits

So we've proved to you that you need to fix your alignment, now we'll give you a solid recommendation on how to fix it – Meritor King Pin Kits.

Meritor King Pin Kits cover nearly 95% of Class 8 vehicles and have price point kits for whichever stage of life your vehicle is in. These kits cover line haul, delivery, vocational bus for ream, and no-ream applications. Each of Meritor's sets have their own specific benefits, so make sure you read up on what works best for your vehicle.

How To Install Your King Pin Kit

Already got a kit and need help installing? Check out this video from Meritor for a quick how-to or refresher.

Where To Buy?

Look no further, we've got you covered. Filter through our king pin kit offering from Meritor here.