Rear Spindle , Knock Out Tool Vs Press
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From: ROSEBRUGH ALBERTA
Rear Spindle , Knock Out Tool Vs Press
I'm down to restoring the trailing arms and such. I have removed the trailing arms and disassembled to the spindle removal.
I have done extensive reading on the spindle removal and some say to press it out and others say don't press because it can bend parts. Use the knock out tool and a big hammer.
I have the spindle knock out tool (made it) but do not have the press.
Please advise, Thx
I have done extensive reading on the spindle removal and some say to press it out and others say don't press because it can bend parts. Use the knock out tool and a big hammer.
I have the spindle knock out tool (made it) but do not have the press.
Please advise, Thx
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I'm down to restoring the trailing arms and such. I have removed the trailing arms and disassembled to the spindle removal.
I have done extensive reading on the spindle removal and some say to press it out and others say don't press because it can bend parts. Use the knock out tool and a big hammer.
I have the spindle knock out tool (made it) but do not have the press.
Please advise, Thx
I have done extensive reading on the spindle removal and some say to press it out and others say don't press because it can bend parts. Use the knock out tool and a big hammer.
I have the spindle knock out tool (made it) but do not have the press.
Please advise, Thx
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...iling-arm.html
Thx guys
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Use the tool and knock it out. Just check your tool every few whacks to make sure it is tight.
The key question I have for you is do you have the correct tools to set-up new bearings and also install the spindle????
DUB
The key question I have for you is do you have the correct tools to set-up new bearings and also install the spindle????
DUB
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The nearest Corvette specialists are 90 miles away and I was planning to have them do the spindle and bearing installations. Right now I just want everything apart so I can powder coat and clean everything up to original . And that's the reason for my thread inquiry.
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Another way to remove them is with an Acetylene Cutting Torch. No Joke. About the time the warranty ran out on my 80 one of the Bearings failed and the Dealer said the Axel wouldn't budge and that my only choice was to buy a whole new assembly. Took it to a Vette Shop and they cut the bearing out in 10 minutes, no stress to any of the parts that were going to be re used. Hell on the old Bearings.
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I do not have the set up tools but I can purchase them and I'm confident I can do the install properly. In fact I'd rather do it and know it's set up right than trust a stranger. So that's how I feel about it.
The nearest Corvette specialists are 90 miles away and I was planning to have them do the spindle and bearing installations. Right now I just want everything apart so I can powder coat and clean everything up to original . And that's the reason for my thread inquiry.
The nearest Corvette specialists are 90 miles away and I was planning to have them do the spindle and bearing installations. Right now I just want everything apart so I can powder coat and clean everything up to original . And that's the reason for my thread inquiry.
DUB
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There's a small community of people that regularly remove the spindles from the bearing housings. Mike, Gary come to mind. Tom of Tom's Differentials would also have an authoritative comment...although Tom no longer does repairs...only sells his parts that are higher in quality than stock parts.
The Corvette Vendors sell a tool to remove the spindle. This tool mounts to the cast iron brake caliper bracket. Using this tool creates a danger of bending the stock cast iron brake caliper bracket. Bend this bracket???..what to do? Simple, Tom sells a CCN aluminum bracket to replace the cast iron bracket that you might have bent. It reduces unsprung weight by about 8 ounces and fits perfectly. A pair looks really nice and costs $300...I have a pair on my 70.
The Corvette Vendors sell a tool to remove the spindle. This tool mounts to the cast iron brake caliper bracket. Using this tool creates a danger of bending the stock cast iron brake caliper bracket. Bend this bracket???..what to do? Simple, Tom sells a CCN aluminum bracket to replace the cast iron bracket that you might have bent. It reduces unsprung weight by about 8 ounces and fits perfectly. A pair looks really nice and costs $300...I have a pair on my 70.
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Charlie-
I'm coming in this a bit late but I can tell you this....
When we get customers in the parts store looking for caliper mounting brackets.... well it's because they put their trailing arm in a standard bearing press and tried to push the spindle out.
Use the knocker or the GM designed press for doing this job only, you'll not regret it. (we only use the original Kent Moore press but it would be a bit overboard for a one or two time user)
The 15 off code for our weekend sale will work for the tools if you should decide to purchase them.
Willcox
I'm coming in this a bit late but I can tell you this....
When we get customers in the parts store looking for caliper mounting brackets.... well it's because they put their trailing arm in a standard bearing press and tried to push the spindle out.
Use the knocker or the GM designed press for doing this job only, you'll not regret it. (we only use the original Kent Moore press but it would be a bit overboard for a one or two time user)
The 15 off code for our weekend sale will work for the tools if you should decide to purchase them.
Willcox
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From: ROSEBRUGH ALBERTA
Charlie-
I'm coming in this a bit late but I can tell you this....
When we get customers in the parts store looking for caliper mounting brackets.... well it's because they put their trailing arm in a standard bearing press and tried to push the spindle out.
Use the knocker or the GM designed press for doing this job only, you'll not regret it. (we only use the original Kent Moore press but it would be a bit overboard for a one or two time user)
The 15 off code for our weekend sale will work for the tools if you should decide to purchase them.
Willcox
I'm coming in this a bit late but I can tell you this....
When we get customers in the parts store looking for caliper mounting brackets.... well it's because they put their trailing arm in a standard bearing press and tried to push the spindle out.
Use the knocker or the GM designed press for doing this job only, you'll not regret it. (we only use the original Kent Moore press but it would be a bit overboard for a one or two time user)
The 15 off code for our weekend sale will work for the tools if you should decide to purchase them.
Willcox
I'm looking to fill the spindle bearing area with penetrating oil and let it sit for a few days prior to the spindle removal. That should help.
The entire car has been easy to remove nuts and bolts. I only used an impact about 5 times from complete disassembly (frame off restoration) so I don't expect any real problems.