Spindle Identification

[treepete]

Hey guys. I know these spindles are belltech. Im wondering if anyone recognizes them/ can tell me the model, etc..   I have questions about the yellow arrowed areas as well, if you please.

It appears to me that the lower arm has been modified for clearance of the wheel.  I was wondering if someone could tell me if I should replace all the bushings here, and the brake hose, it seems cracked and such.

Im using this as a learning expierence, so go easy on me here. I cant make out the part number on the backside of the spindle. its like 00 65 or something but its on the back the the spindle.

I rubbed it clean so you dudes could see better. I know all the part names now, thanks to Jiminey my mechanic friend. And I got all the way to this point with no help, Im happy to say.\

Pete

[treepete]

this might help.

[rockable]

Looks like a 3" drop spindle.  (Nicer looking that the DJM I have.)  And the Lower Control Arm has definitely been ground upon to provide clearance.

If there is no play when  you try to shake the wheel back and forth horizontally and vertically, there is no need to replace any ball joints or tie rod ends.  If there is play, replace the defective joint.

P.S. Those brake hoses are lots of fun to replace.

[treepete]

I would like to replace the hoses, but with some better looking ones. Jiminy says that if they break open all the way while driving, it could cause safety concerns and might cause an accident depending on my speed. Maybe a stainless steel braided lines or something would be better and last longer and look cooler.

Im glad you think its a 3" spindle. I have never see a stock one, so I couldnt tell the difference. In the rear I think I have a 5 inch lower shackle, and it appears to be mounted to the side of the framerail, but again, I never saw a stock setup, so I cant tell.

thanks for your response.
Pete

[eventhorizon66]

I'm using a set of Goodridge stainless braided PTFE-lined flex hoses, but don't see the part number I have available anymore.  I believe Inline Tube offers stainless braid soft lines as well.

What I've personally seen happen is the rubber lines deteriorate to the point where a small piece of rubber folds over inside the line and causes the brakes to hold in the clamped position.  When this happened to my uncle, his driver-side rotor was glowing as he pulled up in front of my house.  We replaced the line, bled the brakes, and the problem was solved.

Oh and yes the front hoses are a bit of a pain to put in, because the nut on the inside of the frame is difficult to get to.  Everything else about it is cake.  Use plenty of pentrating lube (like PB blaster) where the flare nuts meet the flex lines, let it work for a while before starting, and use only flare nut wrenches, or you'll strip them out easy.

[treepete]

please forgive my ignorance.. With the propers tools in hand, I can replace just the fenderwell portion of this hose?

I checked the spindle and links/bushings in all directions, and there is no play. I think I will relube them with some synth grease, and then sew it back up. ( after the hose of course.)

Thanks for your advice. Ill post pictures of it when I get it done.

Pete

[rockable]

Yes, you can just replace the hoses and you can get them at any auto store.  On my truck, with air pump, power steering pump, etc., I had to go at it from underneath. 

If you don't have a 3/8" flare nut wrench, buy one before you start or you will round off the nut trying to unscrew the hard line from the hose.  It's just really hard to get the wrench on and to move it very far, as it is in the channel of the chassis.  Good luck.

[Captkaos]

DITTO, get a flare nut wrench.  The one on the inside of the frame I would dose it down with some penetrating oil
I got my braided line for my truck from inline tube.

[treepete]

ok so I should grab a 3/8 flare end wrench and some pbblaster I have that already. awesome. ok got the other brake parts, and the bearing lube tool, and the grease gun and hoses for that gun. etc. so yeah. Im on the way. thanks, fellahs. Ill tell you what I do next for this part.