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Rear spindle question

Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:23 PM
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69 vette. I messed up the threads on one of my rear spindles. I happened across a lot of vette parts that included 2 used spindles. On the outer bearing journal there are minute linear scratches ( don't catch fingernail) that look like as the bearing was removed it came off with some slight rotation. The inside bearing journals have a few radial scratches like pitting. I guess my question is should I use them? Shortly ill upload pics.
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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I kill me! Went ahead and ordered 2 new spindles from Wilcox. Made in USA.......

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I kill me! Went ahead and ordered 2 new spindles from Wilcox. Made in USA.......
HAD TO REPLACE BOTH TRAILER ARMS. GOT THEM FROM vANSTEEL RELAX RIGHT MOVE
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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I'd remove any raised material, make sure they're not bent and go right ahead.
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