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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => 4 Wheel Drives => Topic started by: frotosride on December 27, 2011, 07:56:44 pm

Title: Should I get a new spindle?
Post by: frotosride on December 27, 2011, 07:56:44 pm

Quote from: beastie_3 on May 28, 2011, 11:49:51 am

Ya I didnt want to suggest hitting the spindle, someone out there would have used a regular hammer.

currently, due to frustration i resemble this remark. No i didn't actually hit the spindle with a hammer ( i know a machined surface when i see one..most of the time). I actually hit the spindle nuts and locking washer with a hammer and in the process nicked the spindle. It's not a big nick not even 2mm in either direction and less than one in depth. I'm thinking i can buff it out since it is right on a high side. Any thoughts on this working and if not, any good thoughts on shopping for a new one? Thanks in asvance for tha advice.

Title: Re: Should I get a new spindle?
Post by: bd on December 27, 2011, 09:10:01 pm

Depends on where the nick is.  Often times nicks can be dressed out.  Can you post a picture of it?

Title: Re: Should I get a new spindle?
Post by: zieg85 on December 27, 2011, 09:12:51 pm

If a bearing race goes over it, no problem.  If a bearing rides on it then replace it.  I am not that familiar with the 4x4 front ends, post a picture...

Title: Re: Should I get a new spindle?
Post by: frotosride on December 27, 2011, 09:19:04 pm

Putting a dip in and then taking the pic brb..

Title: Re: Should I get a new spindle?
Post by: frotosride on December 27, 2011, 09:43:35 pm

 http://www.resizepictures.com/view.php?id=586203

Quote from: zieg85 on December 27, 2011, 09:12:51 pm

If a bearing race goes over it, no problem.  If a bearing rides on it then replace it.  I am not that familiar with the 4x4 front ends, post a picture...

Good advice after taking the pic I took the old outer bearing out of the rotor and the bearing race cobers it. So it looks like it just needs a little emery cloth and she will be good to go.

Title: Re: Should I get a new spindle?
Post by: bd on December 27, 2011, 09:56:12 pm

If you were down in the radius I'd be concerned.  I think it will dress out nicely.

Title: Re: Should I get a new spindle?
Post by: zieg85 on December 27, 2011, 09:58:05 pm

Quote from: bd on December 27, 2011, 09:56:12 pm

If you were down in the radius I'd be concerned.  I think it will dress out nicely.

X2 and you are good to go...

Title: Re: Should I get a new spindle?
Post by: frotosride on December 27, 2011, 10:03:56 pm

Thanks guys...now one more thing on the to-do-list. Getting a dead blow as well

Title: Re: Should I get a new spindle?
Post by: bake74 on December 28, 2011, 11:55:50 am

Quote from: frotosride on December 27, 2011, 10:03:56 pm

Getting a dead blow as well

     This is a must while working on vehicles.  Buy a good quality one, it will be money well spent over the years.

Title: Re: Should I get a new spindle?
Post by: frotosride on December 30, 2011, 01:01:36 pm

Quote from: bake74 on December 28, 2011, 11:55:50 am

Quote from: frotosride on December 27, 2011, 10:03:56 pm

Getting a dead blow as well

     This is a must while working on vehicles.  Buy a good quality one, it will be money well spent over the years.

Yeah, you'd think that I'd have one as much as i worked with them when i was still attached to a sub.. guess shore duty makes you soft minded.