Caster Change King Pin, August 1936
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Artifact Overview
The kingpin was an important part of Ford Motor Company's solid-axle front suspension design used in the 1930s. It was mounted at the end of the axle, and the wheel pivoted around it when the car was steered. The kingpin's inclination -- its angle compared to the centerline of the front wheel -- was checked as part of a wheel alignment inspection.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
26 August 1936
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.833.P.66646.A
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.000 in
Width: 11.000 in
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