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| | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Is it possible to get new (stock) front spindles for a 1957 Chevy 1/2 ton truck?
Thanks all!
Jon
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
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If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 549 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 549 | These guys sponsor the place.. Others have them available. Most are repop's, but work well. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Avette4me,
I contacted Brothers and Filling Station. They don't have the stock spindles..I will take a look at Jim Carter..
I found spindles used at Golden State Parts! $100 each.
Thank you!
Jon
Last edited by UnklRod; 07/21/2009 4:31 AM.
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | It was too good to be true...As you all know I had my spindles replaced (used ones). I had the local NAPA machine shop replaced the bushing in the spindles. I had the front-end up in the air a while back and checked the play in the wheel...and there was alot. I removed the front end and took it to a different shop. I got the call today I did not want to hear. They told me the bushings are now too loose in the spindles and whoever did the work...honed out the holes too much.
So now I am curious how NAPA will take this info. Will they back up their work? The spindles were used when I took them to them. But I would think they would have told me they were bad from the start.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Jon
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Would it be possible to use new 2" drop spindles on my stock front end? How do they make the spindles drop 2"?
Today I found out whoever worked on these spindles, dimpled the inside of the spindles with a punch. The bushing slides in and out with your finger.
Is it possible to find a larger bushing to press into the spindle?
Thank you!
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | why would you want to lower the truck Jon? if you can't find oversize bushings, you ought to be able to find some good used spindles - check yer mail  Bill | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | jon, check with Sid at droppedaxles.com. http://www.droppedaxles.com/CONTACT_INFO.htmlhe should have a good rebuilt set that he can sell you. as far as i know nobody sells dropped spindles for our trucks. if so i would have me a set. another thought, could a machine shop weld up the bushing hole, then redrill and ream the hole to the original size ? good luck. leonard | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Thanks guys I will check it out.
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
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If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Hi all, Reached out to Sid and he will be able to press over size bushings into my spindles for $120 pair + shipping. http://www.droppedaxles.com/CONTACT_INFO.html
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | good old Sid comes through once again....
leonard | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Lenoard,
You were holding out on me I see! What I am concerned about is how much "meat" will still be on the spindles with these oversized bushings...
If I installed the 2" drop new spindles, would it change the height you thing of the truck being stock? Is there a way to add some kind of block to raise the height back up?
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | Yes, 2" drop spindles will lower the truck 2". They would ruin your restoration. Run from them. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | the oversize bushings will be like 'bore and sleeve', it'll bring the eyes back to specs and all will be good - as Cletis sez, do NOT consider dropped spindles on your painstaking restoration
BIll | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | OK OK...It was worth a shot. I just wish they made new spindles for us stock guys.
I shipped the spindles today to Sid and will keep you all updated.
Thanks guys for the help.
Jon
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | yea jon, your truck wouldnt look right if it were lowered, and i havent ever found any dropped spindles, so if you know of a place, please let me know.
now that i think about it, Sid swapped out one of my spindles with one that has a sleeved out bushing and its like new. Sid stands behind his work / parts, so you will be good to go. and, once again, i love the story behind your truck..
leonard | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Leonard,
I am pretty sure I have 2" drop spindles in catalogs...Either Brothers Parts, or one of those ones....
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | no kidding ? i have looked and dont see them.. do you have the link ?
thanks | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Let me see if I can find it
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Hi Leonard,
I always thought Classic Parts of America had drop spindles. But on their web sit it says something about a mustang drop spindles. I ordered their catalog to check it out.
As you know, I sent the spindles to Sid Friday. He sent them back out today. He offers no warranty but said he uses Moog parts. I just hope this issue will be over.
Last edited by UnklRod; 04/13/2011 4:16 AM.
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | yea jon, im 99.9% sure nobody offers dropped spindles for our trucks.
Sid is a super guy and stands behind his parts. he fixed a spindle on my axle after 2 1/2 years and made it right. you will be happy.
good luck.
leonard | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 35 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2007 Posts: 35 | I don't sleeve the spindles I just bore the spindle bushing hole out a few thousands and press in over size bushings. Then I line ream the bushings for standard size kingpins. I don't offer a waranty on the parts because they are Moog parts. That's there job. Like Lenard said I do stand behind my work. Good Luck | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Hi Sid!
I got the spindles on Friday. I hope to get them over to the shop Monday. Looking forward to getting truck back on the road.
Thank you again for the fast service.
Jon
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 714 | Front end back on the truck! Just need to bleed the brakes. So far everything looks good! Leonard, There are 2" drop spindles...I think.. http://www.classicparts.com/Upgade-Coil-Over-Shocks-w_Sprg/productinfo/75-518/I will post link in a bit
Last edited by UnklRod; 04/30/2011 11:47 PM.
1957 Chevy 1/2-Ton TruckIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pixThe coldest winter I ever saw was a summer I spent in San Francisco M. Twain
If at first you don't succeed...skydiving is not for you!
If you don't like my carbon foot print, stick it up your Prius!! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,082 | thanks jon... but i see those dropped spindles are for the Hiedt's front ends... wish they were factory spindles..
god luck on your truck..
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