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2. Kingpin (automotive part) - Wikipedia

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   The steering kingpin is held in place by the forked ends of a beam axle on a Ford Model T. The kingpin (also king-pin, king pin and k pin) [1] [2] is the main pivot in the steering mechanism of a car or other vehicle. The term is also used to refer to part of a fifth wheel coupling apparatus for a semi and its trailer or other load.

3. Scrub radius - Wikipedia

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   Zero scrub radius (top) positive scrub radius (center) negative scrub radius (bottom) In an automobile's suspension system, the scrub radius is the distance in front view between the king pin axis and the center of the contact patch of the wheel, where both would theoretically touch the road.

4. Fifth-wheel coupling - Wikipedia

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   The coupling consists of a kingpin, a 2-or-3 + 1 ⁄ 2-inch-diameter (50.8 or 88.9 mm) vertical steel pin protruding from the bottom of the front of the semi-trailer, and a horseshoe-shaped coupling device called a fifth wheel on the rear of the towing vehicle. As the connected truck turns, the downward-facing surface of the semi-trailer (with ...

5. Sliding pillar suspension - Wikipedia

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   1908 Sizaire-Naudin Schematic of a later 'inverted' sliding pillar, as for the Morgan. A sliding pillar suspension is a form of independent front suspension for light cars. The stub axle and wheel assembly are attached to a vertical pillar or kingpin which slides up and down through a bush or bushes which are attached to the vehicle chassis, usually as part of transverse outrigger assemblies ...

6. Car suspension - Wikipedia

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   Part of car suspension system consists of shock absorber, axle, frame and spring Part of car front suspension and steering mechanism: tie rod, steering arm, king pin axis (using ball joints). Van Diemen RF01 Racing Car Suspension.

7. Dana 44 - Wikipedia

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   The Dana 44 Front axle first saw use in the 1950s and still in use today. Dana 44 Front axles were known for utilizing locking hubs or a center axle disconnect system. However, a permanently locked-in Dana 44 is not uncommon. The Dana 44 has seen use in 1/4-, 1/2-, 3/4-, and 1-ton rated trucks.