wheel bearing welded to spindle - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HatGuy · 12-30-2006, 12:25 AM

Looks like I need a new spindle and bearing. The only kits I find are
drop kits. Where can I buy a stock kit for a 72' K5 4X4.

72 CustomCamper · 12-30-2006, 01:44 AM

You'll probably have to goto a junkyard. Nice part is the Spindle should be the same up into the 70's as long as it's off a Dana 44 axle...

HatGuy · 12-30-2006, 07:54 AM

Thanks that is good news

How can I tell if its a Dana 44 axle ?

Livrat · 12-30-2006, 10:27 AM

Here is a link to axle identification... You will find what you need under 1971 to about 1980 chevrolet 1/2 tons 4X4's... they used either a Dana 44's or a Corporate 10 bolts.. you need one for the Dana... Left or right sides are the same..

http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-30-2006, 05:13 PM

Neat link Rat

66skylarkpost · 12-30-2006, 05:29 PM

pre '76 dana 44's had what was known as a small bearing spindle . after that dana enlarged the spindle and inner brearing , then in '78 gm 10 bolts carried on with the same spindle bearing setup

12-30-2006, 12:25 AM	#1
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	wheel bearing welded to spindle Looks like I need a new spindle and bearing. The only kits I find are drop kits. Where can I buy a stock kit for a 72' K5 4X4. __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

12-30-2006, 01:44 AM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Re: wheel bearing welded to spindle You'll probably have to goto a junkyard. Nice part is the Spindle should be the same up into the 70's as long as it's off a Dana 44 axle... __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

12-30-2006, 07:54 AM	#3
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Re: wheel bearing welded to spindle Thanks that is good news How can I tell if its a Dana 44 axle ? __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

12-30-2006, 10:27 AM	#4
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: wheel bearing welded to spindle Here is a link to axle identification... You will find what you need under 1971 to about 1980 chevrolet 1/2 tons 4X4's... they used either a Dana 44's or a Corporate 10 bolts.. you need one for the Dana... Left or right sides are the same.. http://coloradok5.com/axleguide.shtml

12-30-2006, 05:13 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: wheel bearing welded to spindle Neat link Rat __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

12-30-2006, 05:29 PM	#6
66skylarkpost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kearney,nebraska Posts: 443	Re: wheel bearing welded to spindle pre '76 dana 44's had what was known as a small bearing spindle . after that dana enlarged the spindle and inner brearing , then in '78 gm 10 bolts carried on with the same spindle bearing setup __________________ '70 k-10 longbox- mid 70's drivetrain 350/350 487x heads 10.1:1 flowmasters ,35's 3.73's auburn posi ,rear shackle flip. '72 short stepside U.S. forestry truck, '73 455 buick,400 turbo,dropped 2"-4 1/4" ,3.07 posi,:'89 silverado 1500 ,OK truck ,5.7 holley tbi ,trick 700r4 3.07 auburn posi ,and my '66 skylark ,'73 centurion and my '84 monte carlo imca stock car



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