Spindle damage
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From: North of Toronto - Ontario
I don't think anyone makes new spindles so they are all "reconditioned"
What's actually wrong with yours?
Is there something else that needs fixed?
How are the hubs?
Buy decent bearings (Timken) and seals (CR)
Mooser
What's actually wrong with yours?
Is there something else that needs fixed?
How are the hubs?
Buy decent bearings (Timken) and seals (CR)
Mooser
Drifting
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From: Kansas
Yes Sir; I would only replace the one bad Spindle, Yes if the ball joints need replacing, now is the time to replace them, When you change one side, it is time to do both. along with the A- arm bushings. Use a hole saw to remove the bushings from the A-arm. Hammer & chisel if you have no access to Air tools, for removal of factory rivets. Used heavy hammer with A 1 1/4 " inch, nipple & Cap to reset them in the cleaned & painted A-arms. I chain off the springs to prevent a wild spring release. Be very careful releasing the spring. If you have not done this before, do a lot of reading, or find someone that has worked on A frt. end rebuild. Use good Jack stands. Look up proper torque on all bolts. Not an easy job, but very doable at home, if you have the time. Starting Around a Thousand Labor & material to have it done some where else. Be Safe, Gene
Burning Brakes
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From: Kansas City MO
Look up "Corvette Mack" on ebay. He tends to have used spindles listed on a regular basis. His prices seem to be very reasonable...
Not sure what year you are looking for, but here's one of his spindles listed right now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CORVETTE-FRO...31498a&vxp=mtr
Not sure what year you are looking for, but here's one of his spindles listed right now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CORVETTE-FRO...31498a&vxp=mtr
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Racer
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From: Brooklin Ontario
I'll take a closer look at the hub.
Thanks
Last edited by AvRog; Mar 3, 2013 at 03:01 PM.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Brooklin Ontario
Yes Sir; I would only replace the one bad Spindle, Yes if the ball joints need replacing, now is the time to replace them, When you change one side, it is time to do both. along with the A- arm bushings. Use a hole saw to remove the bushings from the A-arm. Hammer & chisel if you have no access to Air tools, for removal of factory rivets. Used heavy hammer with A 1 1/4 " inch, nipple & Cap to reset them in the cleaned & painted A-arms. I chain off the springs to prevent a wild spring release. Be very careful releasing the spring. If you have not done this before, do a lot of reading, or find someone that has worked on A frt. end rebuild. Use good Jack stands. Look up proper torque on all bolts. Not an easy job, but very doable at home, if you have the time. Starting Around a Thousand Labor & material to have it done some where else. Be Safe, Gene
I will take a close look at the other spindle to see if it can be reused.
You strted off by saying only replace the damaged unit. What are your concerns besides cost?
Thanks Rog.
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Racer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 331
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From: Brooklin Ontario
Look up "Corvette Mack" on ebay. He tends to have used spindles listed on a regular basis. His prices seem to be very reasonable...
Not sure what year you are looking for, but here's one of his spindles listed right now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CORVETTE-FRO...31498a&vxp=mtr
Not sure what year you are looking for, but here's one of his spindles listed right now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CORVETTE-FRO...31498a&vxp=mtr
Thanks
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Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 331
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From: Brooklin Ontario
Look up "Corvette Mack" on ebay. He tends to have used spindles listed on a regular basis. His prices seem to be very reasonable...
Not sure what year you are looking for, but here's one of his spindles listed right now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CORVETTE-FRO...31498a&vxp=mtr
Not sure what year you are looking for, but here's one of his spindles listed right now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/CORVETTE-FRO...31498a&vxp=mtr
Later, Rog.