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OK, recognizing that this thread is 8 months old, I'll just add this information for other folks who might be surfing thru reading about a problem that just came up for them.
Beaver/Monaco puts a list of major components, manufacturers, model numbers and serial numbers somewhere in the MH. Mine was in the bedroom closet. I made several copies so I always have one handy.
For this topic, Kingpins I look at my build sheet and find I have a Dana model E-1462W front axle. My serial number is also there but replacement kingpins aren't specific to a serial number on mine. A Google search takes me to Dana Spicer exploded parts list. Page 6 gives me the option of Pre-sized Garlock kingpin service kit #328349 or I can get bronze bushings #328347. The search took less than 4 minutes to find an exploded view and part numbers for every piece.
Now with only 55,000 miles on my rig I'm not contemplating replacing mine. I also grease my kingpins the old fashioned way, turning the wheels to lock one direction, and greasing, then turning back to the other lock and greasing again. This puts grease in all the little nooks and crannies. If you rely on someone else to grease your rig I'll bet they don't spend the time to do this. On my rig there is also a drag link fitting that can't be greased without turning the wheels. At the Speedco shop they didn't grease that fitting either. Since I was standing right there, I know they didn't bother to turn the wheels.
Grease your rig often. When I was 21 (a thousand years ago) I drove a log truck that the owner insisted got grease in every fitting weekly. Front end, drive shaft joints, brake cams etc. If you do your own maintenance why not give it grease every few thousand miles at the most? Save those expensive parts from wear.
Oh, and take extra rags and wipe off the grease that comes out of whatever part you're greasing. There is no reason to leave it on the part to collect dirt and grime. Wipe it off and keep it new looking.
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