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12-22-2008, 04:54 PM
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How long to change out spindles and A arms
I am looking for a time frame to change out my front A-arms with new shafts, spindles, tie rod ends etc.
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12-22-2008, 04:58 PM
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Hollister Road Co.
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Re: How long to change out spindles and A arms
4 - 6 hours if you have the correct tools. 8-10 if you have to improvise.
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12-22-2008, 05:01 PM
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Re: How long to change out spindles and A arms
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12-22-2008, 05:28 PM
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Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Greenville, SC
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Re: How long to change out spindles and A arms
The lower ball joints need to be pressed in (not sure if you knew that or not) but if you have the tools, set aside a saturday and you should have it done
 Be careful with the springs!!!! I installed drop spindles in my S-10 (almost the exact same suspension set up) and it took me about 3-4 hours. No ball joint or tie rod changes or anything, just a spindle swap. I did it in a parking lot though... Best of luck, are you dropping it too?
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12-22-2008, 05:29 PM
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Re: How long to change out spindles and A arms
Dave's estimate is about what it took when my son and I did it.
Danny
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12-22-2008, 05:30 PM
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Re: How long to change out spindles and A arms
a full weekend if you take the time to clean derust paint grease and detail the job /
but mostly if you start fri night it should be ready for the alignment shop on monday
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