Nomadtech
Indeks: NOM-1102001
Zestawy Naprawcze
Steering Knuckle Bearing & King Pin Kit Suzuki Samurai, Koyo
Front axle knuckle rebuild kit for the Suzuki Samurai, using Koyo bearings from Japan. It contains 2 knuckle bearings and 2 king pins, which is exactly what one side needs. Clearing the play here immediately steadies the way the truck steers.
Steering Knuckle Bearing and King Pin Kit, Suzuki Samurai — Koyo Bearings
Steering that wanders off centre, a knock when you turn over rough ground, and resistance that comes and goes — on a Samurai front axle those are the classic signs of worn knuckle bearings. Play here spoils the way the truck tracks on the road and wears out everything further along the steering.
This kit covers one complete knuckle rebuild: two Koyo bearings and two king pins. Koyo is a Japanese bearing maker used as original equipment across many Japanese designs, so this is not an anonymous replacement part.
Fits Suzuki Samurai | Coverage 1 knuckle | Bearings Koyo | Contents 2 bearings + 2 king pins |
Key benefits
- Koyo bearings — a recognised Japanese bearing brand rather than an unmarked substitute of unknown origin.
- Bearings and king pins together — the pins and races wear as a pair, so replacing one without the other usually means the play comes straight back.
- Removes knuckle play — calmer steering on the road and noticeably less knocking on the trail.
- Clearly defined scope — you know exactly what you are buying: enough for one side.
What is in the kit
- 2 x Koyo knuckle bearing
- 2 x king pin
Technical data
- Part number: NOM-1102001
- Application: Suzuki Samurai, front axle
- Bearing manufacturer: Koyo
- Scope: 1 steering knuckle (one side)
Who it is for
For Samurai owners going into the front axle: while replacing swivel seals, joints or discs, or simply when clearing up play found during an inspection. Rebuilding the knuckles is one of those repairs you feel from the very first drive afterwards.
Fitment notes
Remember that one kit covers one knuckle, so order two if you are doing both sides. In practice it makes sense to do both at once — the axle is already apart and the other side has covered the same mileage. Setting the king pin preload takes a spring scale and some patience; if you would rather leave that to someone else, our off-road workshop handles this job regularly.
Why it is worth it
- Branded Koyo bearings instead of a random replacement.
- Bearings and king pins under a single part number.
- A repair you notice through the steering wheel immediately.
If a front axle overhaul is on your list, this kit is where it starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is one kit enough for both knuckles?
No. The manufacturer specifies that it covers 1 knuckle, so you need two kits to do both sides.
What is included?
2 Koyo knuckle bearings and 2 king pins.
Who makes the bearings?
They are Koyo bearings, a Japanese manufacturer named directly in the product specification.
Should the king pins be replaced together with the bearings?
Yes. The pins and races work and wear together, which is why the manufacturer supplies them as one kit.
