Western Chassis dropped spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Stroker · 08-31-2002, 04:42 PM

A few years ago I picked up a set of Western Chassis dropped spindles and I'm just now getting around to putting them on. I was told they are actually for 73 up and required different upper ball joint and outer tie-rod. No problem that went smooth. Anyway I went to install the spindle washer and nut, something doesn't seem right. The washer and nut are both slightly small. The correct factory size is 3/4 x 20 for both the 72 and 73 I thought. There doesn't seem to be any burrs on the threads but when I measured them they are about .040 larger than the stock 72 spindle. (measured @.780 outside with dial calipers) Do they make castle nuts that size do they? Anyone have any ideas. Thanks......Stroker

08-31-2002, 04:42 PM	#1
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	Western Chassis dropped spindles A few years ago I picked up a set of Western Chassis dropped spindles and I'm just now getting around to putting them on. I was told they are actually for 73 up and required different upper ball joint and outer tie-rod. No problem that went smooth. Anyway I went to install the spindle washer and nut, something doesn't seem right. The washer and nut are both slightly small. The correct factory size is 3/4 x 20 for both the 72 and 73 I thought. There doesn't seem to be any burrs on the threads but when I measured them they are about .040 larger than the stock 72 spindle. (measured @.780 outside with dial calipers) Do they make castle nuts that size do they? Anyone have any ideas. Thanks......Stroker __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.