Mevotech MS40970 Steering King Pin Set - Front
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Mevotech MS40970 Steering King Pin Set - Front

Brand Mevotech MS40970
Position Front
King Pin Length 6.500
King Pin Diameter 0.859
Length 8.0
Thickness 8.0
Fits Ford · 14 vehicles

King pin set. Hardware for steering linkage service and replacement.

Includes a king pin with 6.500-inch length and 0.859-inch diameter.

Cross-references MOOG Chassis Products 8540N, 604.65019 and D5TZ3111A for the same application. See all 3.

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Mevotech MS40970 Steering King Pin Set

Mevotech MS40970 is a steering king pin set for front-end service on select Ford trucks. It is built around a 6.500-inch king pin length and a 0.859-inch king pin diameter, with nylon bushing construction noted in the fitment data for the listed Ford applications.

Key Features

  • King pin length: 6.500 inches
  • King pin diameter: 0.859 inches
  • Designed for front steering service
  • Fits select Ford F-100, Ford F-150, and Ford F-250 applications
  • Cross-reference part numbers include MOOG Chassis Products 8540N and 604.65019

Detailed Description

This Mevotech steering king pin set, part number MS40970, is specified for front steering applications on 1975-1979 Ford F-100, 1976-1979 Ford F-150, and 1975-1979 Ford F-250 models. The listed dimensions help confirm proper service fitment for vehicles requiring a 0.8593-inch diameter king pin with a 6.483-inch length, and the fitment notes identify nylon bushing construction for the covered Ford trucks. If you are searching for a front steering king pin set for a 1975-1979 Ford F-100, F-150, or F-250, MS40970 is the cataloged match.

This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products 8540N and 604.65019 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

  • Restoring steering knuckle support on worn front suspension assemblies
  • Addressing excessive steering play caused by king pin wear
  • Replacing damaged or out-of-spec king pin hardware during front-end service
  • Correcting looseness, clunking, or wandering steering linked to worn king pins
  • Servicing Ford F-100, Ford F-150, and Ford F-250 front steering components

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify king pin diameter and length against the original component before installation. Confirm the application is a front steering service on the listed Ford F-100, F-150, or F-250 model years, and inspect related bushings and steering components for wear before reassembly. Use the fitment notes to match the nylon bushing and dimensional requirements for the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Mevotech catalogs MS40970 with application-specific dimensions and vehicle fitment data for the listed Ford trucks, supporting accurate parts selection for front steering repair.

This part fits 14 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelBody Type# DoorsPositionNotes
1979FordF-100——FrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1979FordF-150——FrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1979FordF-250Cab & Chassis2 DoorFrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1978FordF-100——FrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1978FordF-150——FrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1978FordF-250Cab & Chassis2 DoorFrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1977FordF-100——FrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1977FordF-150——FrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1977FordF-250Cab & Chassis2 DoorFrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1976FordF-100——FrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1976FordF-150——FrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1976FordF-250Cab & Chassis2 DoorFrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1975FordF-100——FrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
1975FordF-250Cab & Chassis2 DoorFrontContains nylon bushing; 0.8593in Diameter; 6.483in Length
Directly replaces or cross-references 3 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
MOOG Chassis Products — 8540N604.65019D5TZ3111A