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1971 chevelle big block needs spindle replaced. I've got it down to the hub, what's the easiest way to get the spindle off and swapped for the new one without disassembling tie rods etc. I have seen it done in a fairly short amount of time, but I'm looking here and can see a need to get load off of the suspension but not sure best way. Has disc brakes and I don't know how tight to tighten the hub retaining bolt, is there a certain tork, or just till you get the cotter pin in?
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Tom Greenleaf
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Aug 8, 2006, 4:09 PM
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What is wrong with the spindle?
You get them out by splitting the ball joints with all tension off the coil spring by lifting the car by the frame and removing the shock absorber till you can feel the spring has no force on it. Then you can proceed. Lift by lower control arm as needed for reassembly. TAKE CARE HERE AS SPRINGS ARE POWERFUL AND CAN KILL YOU!!!! T
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Aug 9, 2006, 10:47 AM
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Thanks for the advice. My old spindle had very shaky looking threads, and I plan on this being a family weekend car and didn't want a wheel issue going to a cruise-in, because I was trying to save the $75 on a new one.
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Your call on the threads on the spindle. They do make a die(sp?) to chase the threads. I don't even know the torque spec but "screwdriver" tight and about no freeplay in the wheel which would be just in your hands feeling for that. Way too tight is NOT good, T
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Torque the nut to around 25 lbft while spinning the rotor. Then back off and tighten to about 12 to 15 lbin. Tighten the nut just enough to insert the cotter key through hole. Do not back the nut off to align the cotter pin.
Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds
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Way2old! Who's the one that's "way too old" here?? LOL  T
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Still me T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds
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Along these same lines (I know I am replying to a really old post) can you jack it up to keep tension on the spring and temporarily chain the spring in place? We will be working on a 96 S-10 2WD this weekend and have heard a couple different ways.
Another other spindle replacement tips you can pass along? With the exception of worrying about the spring it seems pretty straightforward?
Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
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This started with a 1971 car with coil springs. You should start a new thread explaining what you are up to with this one - a 96 2WD S-10 (never saw a 2WD) and you should have torsion bars for front springs - right?
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The 2WD has coil springs
The 4WD has Torsion Bars
I just jack it up ..set the truck on jack stands
Position a floor jack under the spring seat of the lower control arm and raise the jack just until it contacts the control arm.
Leave it there throughout the removal and installation procedure.
Jim
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