Help: 71 GMC K1500 Front Spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jimbo333 · 04-12-2005, 05:12 PM

I am looking for replacment front spindles for my 1971 GMC K1500. My problem is, I am not sure if somone has replaced the front-end (with a different from factory one, prior to me owning it). I have two questions:

1) How would I identfy which spindles I need, given that I don't know if I have a factory front?

2) I need a place to purchase the spindles, used is ok, as long as there are in good/working condition

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

- Jim

*bisquik65* · 04-12-2005, 08:34 PM

From western n.c. where are you located? It will help you find parts close to you. I have a pair of front spindles off a 87 2wd burb for $100 shipped ,these will work,you just have to use 73-87 ball joints..

ZOOMY · 04-12-2005, 11:21 PM

I have a set; smae price. I'm in Wi. if that's closer. What's wrong with yours ?

teeitup · 04-12-2005, 11:24 PM

I have some in Kansas too!

**kwmech** · 04-12-2005, 11:30 PM

What is the inner bearing part number? a 603049 or a 104949 --probably should have posted this in the 4x4 section, some of the guys want you to convert this to 2wd

*bisquik65* · 04-13-2005, 08:38 AM

I see thats 4x4 now,don't have those...Someone else go ahead...

**CUSTOM/10** · 04-13-2005, 08:53 AM

You can interchange spindles from D44 1/2 ton & Corp. 10 bolt 1/2 ton front ends, but you have to swap everything from the spindle out to the hub
due to the bearings bearing different. For instance: If you have a D44 front end under your truck you can take the spindle, bearings, hub and all the guts from a Corp. 10 bolt and put them on your D44 front end.

Gary

Beast388 · 04-13-2005, 12:33 PM

Here is a picture of both the small and large bearing spindles. The spindle on the left is an original 1971 Dana 44 version. The one on the right is the large 1977 Dana 44 spindle. The 10 bolt axles used the same large bearing spindle.

jimbo333 · 04-13-2005, 01:07 PM

Beast388, Thanks for the Pics! That helps me out a lot, I think my truck now has the 1977 Dana44 Spindles on it. I was able to find here, the origonal 1971 spindles, and was confused because they were smaller (although, they could be in better condition).

All of the parts from the spindle out need to be replaced anyways (i snapped a U-Joint while driving..).

Does anyone have the 1977 Dana 44s, that I could purchase (in good, working condition)?

ZOOMY · 04-13-2005, 11:44 PM

I knew you wanted 4x4 by the "K" designation. I'll have to pull mine apart to see if they're the larger ones..................Z

jimbo333 · 04-14-2005, 12:21 PM

Thanks Zoomy, I will be awaiting your response.

jimbo333 · 04-18-2005, 12:33 PM

Anyone else have the spindles?

teeitup · 04-18-2005, 11:30 PM

If Zoomy doesn't have any you can try to call this guy, 913-833-4621 Fredricks Service in Effingham, Ks, he'll have what your needing.

Rod · 04-19-2005, 09:33 AM

I probably have it all....newer than 72 spindles, u-joints. tie rod ends, ball joints of some kind, drag link,steering arm ends. I got a pile of newer 4x4 stuff some how years back. It's a GM and all brand new. Most of the part numbers on the stickers are worn off and such.....but I think I can tell what it is still. Let me know if you want me to go grab em and and take a pic. I dont have a parts book newer than 75 so I may have to post to ask what some of this is.
I got other newer stuff too...door hinges, wiper motors, washer pumps, floor switches, wiper switches, oil gauge...etc. All NOS GM.
I've never had a 4x4 newer than 72 so I never used it, never even bothered to see if it interchanged. I got more than I'll probably ever need or use.

Chevy Muscle · 04-19-2005, 09:41 AM

I have a pair of D44 spindles from a '71, but I think they are small bearing. I'll look tonight.

jimbo333 · 04-19-2005, 01:04 PM

Rod,

Please do take some pics of some spindles, I am interest in those most.

Thanks,

Jim Edwards

04-12-2005, 05:12 PM	#1
jimbo333 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 8	Help: 71 GMC K1500 Front Spindles I am looking for replacment front spindles for my 1971 GMC K1500. My problem is, I am not sure if somone has replaced the front-end (with a different from factory one, prior to me owning it). I have two questions: 1) How would I identfy which spindles I need, given that I don't know if I have a factory front? 2) I need a place to purchase the spindles, used is ok, as long as there are in good/working condition Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks, - Jim

04-12-2005, 11:21 PM	#3
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	spindles I have a set; smae price. I'm in Wi. if that's closer. What's wrong with yours ?

04-12-2005, 11:24 PM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	I have some in Kansas too! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

04-13-2005, 08:53 AM	#7
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,833	Spindles You can interchange spindles from D44 1/2 ton & Corp. 10 bolt 1/2 ton front ends, but you have to swap everything from the spindle out to the hub due to the bearings bearing different. For instance: If you have a D44 front end under your truck you can take the spindle, bearings, hub and all the guts from a Corp. 10 bolt and put them on your D44 front end. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

04-13-2005, 12:33 PM	#8
Beast388 Suburbans RULE! Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clinton, IA 52732 Posts: 689	Here is a picture of both the small and large bearing spindles. The spindle on the left is an original 1971 Dana 44 version. The one on the right is the large 1977 Dana 44 spindle. The 10 bolt axles used the same large bearing spindle. Attached Images __________________ --Ben 71 GMC Suburban 4X4 The "Beast" 388 CID Stroker, TH350, NP205, 8-lug D44, 14BFF w/ Detroit, 4.10:1 gears, 4-Wheel Disks 4" Lift, 35" MT/R's. Last edited by Beast388; 04-13-2005 at 12:37 PM.

04-12-2005, 08:34 PM	#2
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	From western n.c. where are you located? It will help you find parts close to you. I have a pair of front spindles off a 87 2wd burb for $100 shipped ,these will work,you just have to use 73-87 ball joints..

04-12-2005, 11:30 PM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,593	What is the inner bearing part number? a 603049 or a 104949 --probably should have posted this in the 4x4 section, some of the guys want you to convert this to 2wd

04-13-2005, 08:38 AM	#6
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	I see thats 4x4 now,don't have those...Someone else go ahead...

04-13-2005, 01:07 PM	#9
jimbo333 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 8	Beast388, Thanks for the Pics! That helps me out a lot, I think my truck now has the 1977 Dana44 Spindles on it. I was able to find here, the origonal 1971 spindles, and was confused because they were smaller (although, they could be in better condition). All of the parts from the spindle out need to be replaced anyways (i snapped a U-Joint while driving..). Does anyone have the 1977 Dana 44s, that I could purchase (in good, working condition)? Last edited by jimbo333; 04-13-2005 at 05:19 PM. Reason: Reasearched

04-13-2005, 11:44 PM	#10
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	4x4 I knew you wanted 4x4 by the "K" designation. I'll have to pull mine apart to see if they're the larger ones..................Z

04-14-2005, 12:21 PM	#11
jimbo333 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 8	Thanks Zoomy, I will be awaiting your response.

04-18-2005, 12:33 PM	#12
jimbo333 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 8	Anyone else have the spindles?

04-18-2005, 11:30 PM	#13
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	If Zoomy doesn't have any you can try to call this guy, 913-833-4621 Fredricks Service in Effingham, Ks, he'll have what your needing. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

04-19-2005, 09:33 AM	#14
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I probably have it all....newer than 72 spindles, u-joints. tie rod ends, ball joints of some kind, drag link,steering arm ends. I got a pile of newer 4x4 stuff some how years back. It's a GM and all brand new. Most of the part numbers on the stickers are worn off and such.....but I think I can tell what it is still. Let me know if you want me to go grab em and and take a pic. I dont have a parts book newer than 75 so I may have to post to ask what some of this is. I got other newer stuff too...door hinges, wiper motors, washer pumps, floor switches, wiper switches, oil gauge...etc. All NOS GM. I've never had a 4x4 newer than 72 so I never used it, never even bothered to see if it interchanged. I got more than I'll probably ever need or use. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

04-19-2005, 09:41 AM	#15
Chevy Muscle < 69 Blazer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nevada, TX Posts: 293	I have a pair of D44 spindles from a '71, but I think they are small bearing. I'll look tonight.



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04-19-2005, 01:04 PM	#16
jimbo333 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 8	Rod, Please do take some pics of some spindles, I am interest in those most. Thanks, Jim Edwards

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