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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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1st it's a 77 five speed w/400 + HP w/cheaters she has been drive pretty hard a few 1/4 mile runs as well as street beatings have had no prob for aprox 2000 miles of use I have been trying to do some home work on replacement parts and was looking for the best Eco fix w/breaking the bank !!!!!!!! Help please
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original spindles or aftermarket?
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If you're going to beat on it there are no cheap fixes.
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This is where you might as well cheek up. Go for the Tom's axles. Don't get the *HD* replacement stuff that's sold sometimes....get the good outers.

I've broken quite a few of them over the years...and quite a few buddies are in the same boat. The Tom's will work and you won't have to worry about them.

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Can u buy just the spindle and have those installed in my trailing arms ? If so do we to replace the yokes also ??? Additional parts needed other than the bearings & seals ??? How about the rear it self is that going to hold up ??????? Opinion 's please ??? Thanks very much to all that assisted !
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