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streetstock55k
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Post subject: Spindle savers tech question  Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 2:08 pm |
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Location: traverse ctiy michigan
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Ok, dont laugh...........i have a metric spindle, metric tie rod and one of the "spindle savers" you see in the aftermarket world. when you put it all together, the castle nut / rod end cotter pin hole does not line up. Do you have to ream the spindles ??? or ???? Help anyone.
Kevin
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racer72
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Post subject: Re: Spindle savers tech question Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:09 pm |
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just to add to your question, is the holei in the spindle saver for the tie rod end 5/8ths?
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streetstock55k
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Post subject: Re: Spindle savers tech question Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:14 pm |
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Russ, i am having problems with the rod end of the spindle(s) have tried this on 2 different cars, same result 
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streetstock55k
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Post subject: Re: Spindle savers tech question Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:16 pm |
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whoops i meant racer 72, and i need to measure the parts for your question, sorry i miss-spoke
Kevin
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racer72
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Post subject: Re: Spindle savers tech question Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:24 pm |
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I just thought that maybe the spindle savers come pre drilled to accomodate a 5/8ths bolt for those that can use heim ends to set bump steer. I don't know how you could get a tierod end with a longer stud. Call the places that sell spindle savers and ask if they make the longer studded stock tierod end.
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russrace
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Post subject: Re: Spindle savers tech question Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:03 am |
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If you have a metric saver and it doesn't line up with your spindle the spindle could be bent. If your steer arm has been bent for ackerman you need to slot the saver. when we ran metric cars half the spindles we fetched from the junk yard were bent.
_________________ http://www.russrace.comThe Maximum Exposure Tour 1999-2009 "We run the Green Oil"
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racer72
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Post subject: Re: Spindle savers tech question Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 8:25 am |
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so you can get the nut on but not far enough for the cotter pin to go through the castle nut? If the nut goes on far enough then you could lock tight the nut.
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streetstock55k
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Post subject: Re: Spindle savers tech question Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:22 am |
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Update: all parts are new, never reced yet. The guys at speedway motors said " I have not heard of that before" when you walk thru the pits, a lot of mods have these on, with a castle nut and cottor pin. I thought i was doing something wrong ???
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bw42
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Post subject: Re: Spindle savers tech question Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 12:40 pm |
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Mine are the same way, I don't worry about the cotter pins and made it a part of my weekly nut and bolt check, never any trouble due to it.
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Post subject: Re: Spindle savers tech question Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:27 pm |
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Mine are the same way too, kevin. I initially used thin wire and was able to push it thru, but now I do the same as BW42. Wayne
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streetstock55k
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Post subject: Re: Spindle savers tech question Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:06 pm |
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ok guys, thank you much, i appreciate the answers.......i will go with the bare nut and monitor it.
what an area for aftermarket ideas.......longer shanks, special reamer..jig to drill an existing rod end....maybe im too fussy.........lol.........
thanks again
kevin
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Post subject: Re: Spindle savers tech question Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:09 pm |
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I would replace the castle nut with a nylock nut. I've never had one of them loosen up on its own.
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