drop spindle question

[bharrison1]

i finally got my drop spindles for my C20 the other day and it looks like on one of the spindles the hub didnt get pressed in all the way.Is it supposed to be flush with the back of the spindle casting ?

[HumbleChevyBuddy]

I had the same thing on one of my spindles. I thought it was normal, but it would be interesting to know if this is why one side is sticking out a little further than the other side within the fender well.

Inquiring minds want to know...

[dropd80s]

I would say this is definitely a problem did you contact the manufacturer? What brand are they? Do you both have the same brand?

[bharrison1]

Well i almost hate to say cuz i should have known better but they are aim industries the pic shows how the back of the hub or the pressed in part of the spindle isnt flush and sitting crooked

[bharrison1]

more pics

[Matt Man]

send those back...

[dropd80s]

Originally Posted by bharrison1

Well i almost hate to say cuz i should have known better but they are aim industries

I would definatly send them back dude. This is not an area to skimp on. Hate to say they'll probably hit you with a restocking fee too. Text book case of dealing with AIM. By the time you pay the restocking fee and shipping you could've went with a better spindle. Hopefully they'll take care of you though. I would still get my money back and buy some WC, DJM, Belltech, ect. Just think, if they're quality control can't catch off-center tie rod holes and spindles that are not pressed equally in the knuckles, theres nothing keeping the guys inspecting the castings from sleeping on the job too.

[bharrison1]

yeah they are definitely goin back.This after i waited months to get em .They made excuse after excuse why it took so long.Lesson learned you get what ya pay for

[Chlsnk]

Wow my chassis tech spindles looked awesome and they are basicly AIM arent they?> These sprindles don't even look finnished machined.

[bharrison1]

Yeah i have a set of their spindles on my 1/2 ton and they look just fine i have had em on awhile with no problems thats why i thought it would be ok to put a set on my 3/4 ton

[bharrison1]

well they wont take em back so im stuck with em.

[dropd80s]

Why did they say they wont take them back?

[baclay9]

Whats up with that. They have to take them back.

[3r!c84]

why wont they take them back?

[nbpro]

I'd call back and ask for a supervisor, and advise him that word of mouth is the best advertisement you can get. And that you have explained your problem on a truck forum with thousands of members reading it daily. And see if that won't encourage him to take them back and replace them. Wouldn't hurt.

[3r!c84]

id say its a safety issue.

[Matt Man]

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

id say its a safety issue.

x2 those are BY FAR the worst set of spindles i have ever seen....

[bharrison1]

just so everyone knows dont shop Kreepin Kustoms.com i have never dealt with people who knew so little about the products they are selling

[FLEET72]

Originally Posted by bharrison1

just so everyone knows dont shop Kreepin Kustoms.com i have never dealt with people who knew so little about the products they are selling

HA! this is from their "about us" page:

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I guess they aren't done with their "DIY" webstore!

[bharrison1]

[bharrison1]

they said that i just needed to finish the machining on them i told em i would need some sort of fixture im not just gonna start grinding on em i would never be able to maintain the correct dimensions that just went in one ear and out the other its just two young guys running the place i thought about emailing all the pics i have directly to aim industries maybe someone there would be interested but who knows

[bharrison1]

they said that the manufacturer which is aim told em they are safe so thats why they wont take em back so its just a he said she said kinda deal

[bharrison1]

Good news!!!I emailed AIM and sent all the pictures i took of the spindles and explained the situation i got a prompt response with a return authorization code and they are gonna send me some new ones immediately the guy seemed pretty pissed that these got out the door so hopefully this ordeal will be resolved soon and i will have a good set of spindles on my truck soon!!

[Chlsnk]

Originally Posted by bharrison1

Good news!!!I emailed AIM and sent all the pictures i took of the spindles and explained the situation i got a prompt response with a return authorization code and they are gonna send me some new ones immediately the guy seemed pretty pissed that these got out the door so hopefully this ordeal will be resolved soon and i will have a good set of spindles on my truck soon!!

I am really glad to hear this about AIM

[dropd80s]

Me too but I would still want my money back...