Problems with GMC PAUL'S drop spindles??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

AWEGS72 · 04-11-2006, 01:40 PM

I bought a set from them for my '72 and the upper ball joints dont fit right. Anybody else have a problem with them. I had ball joints from every year from 60-87 on the parts counter and none were correct. I called GMCPAULs and he said i need to grind down the nut to make it shorter to get my cotter pin in.

Joe67 · 04-11-2006, 01:55 PM

What brand spindles does he sell?

AWEGS72 · 04-11-2006, 01:58 PM

Mcaughy's Or Something Like That.

shifty · 04-11-2006, 02:30 PM

GMC Paul didn't manufacture them, it's not really a problem with "his spindles". Did you try to call him and ask about it before airing it out on the board?

I hear that McG-whatever company has inferior products. ECE is supposed to be the way to go for hassle-free installation.

AWEGS72 · 04-11-2006, 02:41 PM

I know GMC Paul didn't make them.He said that he does run into this every once in a while. I'm not upset with GMC Paul's by any means. Was just seeing if anybody had this same problem and what they did to resolve it.

Thank you,
Andy

I have ordered several parts from GMC Paul and never had any problems,they have been a pleaure to deal with so far.
I will order from them in the future.

Joe67 · 04-11-2006, 02:45 PM

He said he did call GMCPauls in his first post

Inthuwind · 04-11-2006, 02:52 PM

Please keep us informed on this. I too have these spindles from him. I have yet to put them on, but if there is a problem, let us know how to fix. Thanks.

71Chev · 04-11-2006, 03:17 PM

The problem he has run into, is due to tolerances on the different ball joints out there.

The fix: grind just enough off the castle nut, so that when tightened down, the cotter pin can be inserted.

shifty · 04-11-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67c10step

He said he did call GMCPauls in his first post

Oops

My bad.

**CPNE** · 04-11-2006, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71Chev

The problem he has run into, is due to tolerances on the different ball joints out there.

The fix: grind just enough off the castle nut, so that when tightened down, the cotter pin can be inserted.

Thanks Les! You guys at GMCPauls are top notch when it comes to service after the sale! I've had issues with ball joint tolerances with stock spindles, same fix.

dave666693 · 04-11-2006, 04:24 PM

sounds like an easy fix. I have always had good luck with GMC Pauls.

WHYBYNU · 04-11-2006, 05:01 PM

I have the same spindals, but did not have the problems your having. Try the fix like was stated and you will be fine. GMCPAULS is 2nd to none in customer service.
He is and will be the first place I call when I need parts/advice for my truck.

John

AWEGS72 · 04-11-2006, 05:01 PM

Like I had previously said, I WILL be buying from them again,and am in no way dis-satisfied with them or their service. I hope I have not relayed a negative opinion about them.

BTW: I am very satisfied with the drop shackles I received from them.

Rokcrln · 04-11-2006, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWEGS72

I bought a set from them for my '72 and the upper ball joints dont fit right. Anybody else have a problem with them. I had ball joints from every year from 60-87 on the parts counter and none were correct. I called GMCPAULs and he said i need to grind down the nut to make it shorter to get my cotter pin in.

"Anybody else have a problem with them."
By "them" I assume you mean the spindle's. Looks like you had a problem, you called the supplier, he gave you the answer (same thing I have had to do a dozen times) and you should be back on the road knowing one more solution than you started the day off with. Welcome to the world of car building! I am glad you called them first and then asked here. When dealing with suspention parts it is always better to ask first!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

pebbleboy · 04-11-2006, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71Chev

The problem he has run into, is due to tolerances on the different ball joints out there.

The fix: grind just enough off the castle nut, so that when tightened down, the cotter pin can be inserted.

I hope mine fit good.

Thats not a mod I'd like to try

AWEGS72 · 04-12-2006, 09:35 AM

Rokcrln,
By "Them" I did mean the spindles. I used to be a member of a BMW forum and like this one,it was a wealth of information. If there was a problem to be had,somebody on there has had it and usually had a solution for it.

04-11-2006, 01:40 PM	#1
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Problems with GMC PAUL'S drop spindles??? I bought a set from them for my '72 and the upper ball joints dont fit right. Anybody else have a problem with them. I had ball joints from every year from 60-87 on the parts counter and none were correct. I called GMCPAULs and he said i need to grind down the nut to make it shorter to get my cotter pin in.

04-11-2006, 01:55 PM	#2
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Problems with GMC PAUL'S drop spindles??? What brand spindles does he sell? __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

04-11-2006, 01:58 PM	#3
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Re: Problems with GMC PAUL'S drop spindles??? Mcaughy's Or Something Like That.

04-11-2006, 02:30 PM	#4
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Problems with GMC PAUL'S drop spindles??? GMC Paul didn't manufacture them, it's not really a problem with "his spindles". Did you try to call him and ask about it before airing it out on the board? I hear that McG-whatever company has inferior products. ECE is supposed to be the way to go for hassle-free installation. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

04-11-2006, 02:41 PM	#5
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Re: Problems with GMC PAUL'S drop spindles??? I know GMC Paul didn't make them.He said that he does run into this every once in a while. I'm not upset with GMC Paul's by any means. Was just seeing if anybody had this same problem and what they did to resolve it. Thank you, Andy I have ordered several parts from GMC Paul and never had any problems,they have been a pleaure to deal with so far. I will order from them in the future.

04-11-2006, 02:45 PM	#6
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Problems with GMC PAUL'S drop spindles??? He said he did call GMCPauls in his first post __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

04-11-2006, 02:52 PM	#7
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Problems with GMC PAUL'S drop spindles??? Please keep us informed on this. I too have these spindles from him. I have yet to put them on, but if there is a problem, let us know how to fix. Thanks. __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

04-11-2006, 03:17 PM	#8
71Chev Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,074	Re: Problems with GMC PAUL'S drop spindles??? The problem he has run into, is due to tolerances on the different ball joints out there. The fix: grind just enough off the castle nut, so that when tightened down, the cotter pin can be inserted. __________________ 71 Chevy CST Long Fleet 350/350/3.07 leaf rear.

04-11-2006, 04:24 PM	#11
dave666693 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Edgewood, WA Posts: 901	Re: Problems with GMC PAUL'S drop spindles??? sounds like an easy fix. I have always had good luck with GMC Pauls.

04-11-2006, 05:01 PM	#12
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Re: Problems with GMC PAUL'S drop spindles??? I have the same spindals, but did not have the problems your having. Try the fix like was stated and you will be fine. GMCPAULS is 2nd to none in customer service. He is and will be the first place I call when I need parts/advice for my truck. John __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

04-12-2006, 09:35 AM	#16
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Re: Problems with GMC PAUL'S drop spindles??? Rokcrln, By "Them" I did mean the spindles. I used to be a member of a BMW forum and like this one,it was a wealth of information. If there was a problem to be had,somebody on there has had it and usually had a solution for it.

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