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Where can I get new spindles and what is the BEST way to remove the old spindle from thr yoke? Thanks in advance

I see your profile shows a 1951 Chev. There is no new production of spindles that I'm aware of but NOS shows up occassionaly on ebay. They do not go cheaply either. You might also search for used ones that aren't worn too flat on the bearing surfaces. As for removing them, search on king pin removal and there should be plenty of tips.

give sid a call, he might have some good used ones for sale.

http://droppedaxles.com/

leonard

Pilot,

Other than being broken in two or bent, there are few things on a spindle that can't be repaired with some type of machine work. If you can't find what you are looking for, do keep this in mind.


Stuart

All 1/2 ton truck spindles from 42-54 are the same. It shouldn't be too hard to find two used ones.

The best way to remove the old king pins is:
#1 Take out king pin lock pin
#2 Take punch and drive it through plug cap and pry out plug (i usually do the bottom cap.
#3 Take axle and set it on jack stands (I set the stands under spring perches with axle drop down)
#4 Take air chisel and put in a punch end.
#5 Set on axle and let the air chisel do the work
#6 If the king pins don't move use some heat and repeat #5

Also I wanted to let you know there are some differences in spindles 41-54 Most are miner. Check out my web site article
http://droppedaxles.com/TECH_ARTICLES.html
If your spindle bushings are wore out Moog makes a oversize bushing king pin kit. I use them all the time because 90% of the spindle king pin bushing holes are loose.

The king pins shouldn't be that hard to remove. You should be able to get them out with out a whole lot of effort.
41-54 spindles and close enough to the same that a 54 Chevrolet car brake drum will fit all the different spindles, something that is good to know in case you want to go to five lug wheels all the way around.

Does anyone know the part number (and source) for the Moog oversize bushing kit (I'm assuming that the outer diameter of the bushing is what is over size)?

Thanks, Tim

For a real stubborn king pin you might try a ball-joint removal tool....available at Azone at no charge. They're big and meaty and look like they would work before you pulled the axle and took it to a machine shop. Might be worth a try.

Dave

The oversize bushing king pin set Moog part# is 8451B. This kit has 1.0782 OD dia, bushings and .866 dia king pins