I like the idea of  kingpin gaiters, though I can't decide whether the leather or the "Sunbrella" would be the better material. Either one is better than absolutely nothing protecting the lower end of the king-pin  where most of the wear occurs.

I've seen suggestions for nylon seals below the lower bush to keep out the grime and grit. I won't bad mouth the nylon seal idea, but the leather or "Sunbrella" gaiter is ever-so-much easier to install. A piece of "Sunbrella" 3 1/2" by 6" will cover the lower or rebound spring, and a piece 10" by 10" will cover the main spring. Both of these dimensions allow a half inch to hem all the edges and an inch to sew on the "Velcro" that fastens the gaiters to themselves. Before sewing the velcro, make sure the fit is perfect on your springs.

P.S. Thinking I was so...o..o.. o clever, I told my brand new best friend Lorne Goldman (webmaster of www.gomog.com) about the gaiters. He's tried my idea and likes it! He tried a number of different materials and confirms that leather is the best bet. Vinyl cracked and mohair rotted.  Cost of these things is really only time, a bit of velcro and scrap leather. Maybe $1 in total.

N.B. I also found that the top gaiter is unnecessary. Webmaster

REBOUND GAITERS
by Lorne Goldman

Rebound gaiters can go a long way to preserve the front end. They should keep grease in and grit/water out. However, many home made gaiters, especially made for some pleated materiel designed for another purpose, can actually do the opposite. If the fit is not made for Morgan, grit enters and cannot be easily removed with the gaiter in the way. If you use one of these, I strongly suggest that the gaiter be removed frequently and the grit thoroughly out. I have seen many attempts that are less than perfect.

David Rutherford, the Morgan suspension guru, has designed and has made pleated rubber gaiters that fit over the rebound springs at installation. They ideally do the trick and look good. They can be had through Heart of England Morgans. Contact John Worrall.
 
 
 

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