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ocbaud · 04-03-2003, 09:42 PM

okay, if ya'll didnt know already, i had a bearing dig its way into my spindle about 1/4 of an inch(even though i was almost SURE there was enough grease on it) do you think sports truck direct or western chassis would warrenty them for me?

low 84 · 04-03-2003, 09:51 PM

i seriously doubt it because i don't see how the spindle could have caused it to happen, but its worth a shot.

ocbaud · 04-03-2003, 10:18 PM

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Originally posted by low 84
i seriously doubt it because i don't see how the spindle could have caused it to happen, but its worth a shot.

well if it was MY company, i would warrenty it out!

BaggedC10 · 04-03-2003, 11:31 PM

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Originally posted by low 84
i seriously doubt it because i don't see how the spindle could have caused it to happen, but its worth a shot.

WORD. Good luck.............

78SilveradoSWB · 04-04-2003, 03:41 AM

Warranty is only applicable if the root cause of the problem was due to poor workmanship in its manufacture or poor design of the spindle. They may have an out if the cause was due to an installation problem. If someone else provided the professional installation such as a shop, you then may have a case that it was due to their error, but since you did the work yourself, the liability is in your hands and you are s**t out of luck in my opinion. Western Chassis though may offer to help some, but only for goodwill and Sport Truck Direct would not be liable as they only sell what Western Chassis has. Then again, it wouldn't hurt to try.

Marks 85 · 04-06-2003, 10:29 AM

How did you know that it happened? What noise did it make?

**old Rusty C10** · 04-06-2003, 10:32 AM

id go after the bearing company but the spindle company is worth a shot too whats going to happen is the spindle company is going to blame the bearing company the bearing company is going to blame the grease company or the mechanic so basically youll be sitting there with your hand on your spindle
good luck

gldevall · 04-06-2003, 11:03 AM

I think the best thing to do would be contact Western Chassis and explain what happened. And ask if you can purchase just the one spindle. I'm not sure that a retailer will sell just one.

ocbaud · 04-06-2003, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by gldevall
I think the best thing to do would be contact Western Chassis and explain what happened. And ask if you can purchase just the one spindle. I'm not sure that a retailer will sell just one.

good idea

what is there email though?

wahl4m · 04-06-2003, 07:34 PM

your spindle should be a cast item w/a press in hard steel actual spindle ,all you need is a replacement press in spindle! if they wont take care of that free or reasonable, please let all of us know on this site of there not "caring about you the customer" !! one other thing you might do is take it to a quality welding or repair shop and have a certified welder tig weld it up with a certaniam 77,it is a high quality/stress rod for joining similiar or dis similiar metals. good luck mike

ocbaud · 04-06-2003, 09:02 PM

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Originally posted by wahl4m
your spindle should be a cast item w/a press in hard steel actual spindle ,all you need is a replacement press in spindle! if they wont take care of that free or reasonable, please let all of us know on this site of there not "caring about you the customer" !! one other thing you might do is take it to a quality welding or repair shop and have a certified welder tig weld it up with a certaniam 77,it is a high quality/stress rod for joining similiar or dis similiar metals. good luck mike

the cast metal part is the part that the bearing messed up mostly

04-03-2003, 09:42 PM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	spindle warrenty? okay, if ya'll didnt know already, i had a bearing dig its way into my spindle about 1/4 of an inch(even though i was almost SURE there was enough grease on it) do you think sports truck direct or western chassis would warrenty them for me?

04-03-2003, 09:51 PM	#2
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	i seriously doubt it because i don't see how the spindle could have caused it to happen, but its worth a shot. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

04-04-2003, 03:41 AM	#5
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Warranty is only applicable if the root cause of the problem was due to poor workmanship in its manufacture or poor design of the spindle. They may have an out if the cause was due to an installation problem. If someone else provided the professional installation such as a shop, you then may have a case that it was due to their error, but since you did the work yourself, the liability is in your hands and you are s**t out of luck in my opinion. Western Chassis though may offer to help some, but only for goodwill and Sport Truck Direct would not be liable as they only sell what Western Chassis has. Then again, it wouldn't hurt to try. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

04-06-2003, 10:32 AM	#7
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,302	id go after the bearing company but the spindle company is worth a shot too whats going to happen is the spindle company is going to blame the bearing company the bearing company is going to blame the grease company or the mechanic so basically youll be sitting there with your hand on your spindle good luck __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-06-2003, 11:03 AM	#8
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I think the best thing to do would be contact Western Chassis and explain what happened. And ask if you can purchase just the one spindle. I'm not sure that a retailer will sell just one. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-06-2003, 10:29 AM	#6
Marks 85 Color By Krylon Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Benbrook Tx. Posts: 179	How did you know that it happened? What noise did it make?

04-06-2003, 07:34 PM	#10
wahl4m Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: norwalk,iowa,usa Posts: 921	bad spindle? your spindle should be a cast item w/a press in hard steel actual spindle ,all you need is a replacement press in spindle! if they wont take care of that free or reasonable, please let all of us know on this site of there not "caring about you the customer" !! one other thing you might do is take it to a quality welding or repair shop and have a certified welder tig weld it up with a certaniam 77,it is a high quality/stress rod for joining similiar or dis similiar metals. good luck mike



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