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xzener
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 Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 5:34 pm Post subject: NOS Spindles |
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Hey guys. Bought a set of NOS, stock height spindles rethinking my frontend rebuild. To my surprise, it looks as though these spindles missed a process in the manufacturing. Should the axle shaft of the spindle be honed? These are bare cast. Will they even work??
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 5:48 pm Post subject: Re: NOS Spindles |
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| How do you know they are NOS? To me they appear to be used spindles that were media blasted. |
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xzener
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: NOS Spindles |
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No ware/tear or signs of being installed.
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xzener
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 6:34 pm Post subject: Re: NOS Spindles |
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Looking at other NOS spindles in the classifieds, looks to be ok. The red-ish color is the anti-corrosive added by the manufacturer, not rust. I will have them blasted and powder coated... but will make sure the rotor fits of course.
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xzener
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 6:49 pm Post subject: Re: NOS Spindles |
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Yes, the typical ones... including the Audi logo. Could have used the original ones I took off, but were the earlier (smaller inner bearing) style. When I installed the drop spindles, I had to go with the 68-74 bearings. Figured I could buy these and forgo the trouble of removing/purchasing/installing bearings. These, in theory, should bolt on no problem... At least that is what I am after.
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xzener
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| Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:56 pm Post subject: Re: NOS Spindles |
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Hopefully, (fingers crossed) with the stock spindles and sway bar, it will allow turning the 17X7 rims. Drop spindles... not so much.
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xzener
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| Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2017 8:31 am Post subject: Re: NOS Spindles |
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You've seen them around...
Prior to the narrowed beam conversion...
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:15 am Post subject: Re: NOS Spindles |
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They fit. Powder coated and installed... Much better clearance now. Here are before (drop spindles) and after shots.
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xzener
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 10:37 pm Post subject: Re: NOS Spindles |
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Still think air ride is a death trap... Narrowed leaf springs to come.
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