Uneven drop spindles? I'm no expert but can this be right? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71slowroller · 03-04-2012, 12:43 PM

Maybe I'm being a bit extreme, but shouldn't these (the machined spindle) be centered? and if not centered, shouldn't they at least be located in the same place from left to right?
spindle 1

spindle 2

These are McGaughy's, I ordered them form USautoparts.net

firedog · 03-04-2012, 02:26 PM

I'm not sure but something does look off there, are they new?
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71slowroller · 03-04-2012, 02:59 PM

Yes these are brand new. I've been looking for pics of others and they all look perfectly centered with the dust shield tap slightly off.

even though this shot is at an angle, you can still see that the spindle is machined in the center (unless it was photoshoped) as this is probably a stock photo.

71slowroller · 03-04-2012, 03:05 PM

here's another of an actual purchased spindle installed by custom classic trucks:
http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t.../photo_26.html

It's slightly off center but the second one isn't shown for comparison.

71slowroller · 03-04-2012, 03:08 PM

could it be that the geometry will still line up because of how they are machined?

bw4sale · 03-04-2012, 04:56 PM

Contact the manufacturer and ask them. Maybe they can tell you if it looks off.

71slowroller · 03-04-2012, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bw4sale

Contact the manufacturer and ask them. Maybe they can tell you if it looks off.

That's what I'll do. I checked their web site and have a number so I'll give them a call and post what they say/do.

Thanks for your help.

AustinScott · 03-05-2012, 12:10 AM

hey man, for what its worth.
I just looked back at my photos from when I installed my spindles.
They where a bit of centered as well. But I think when they drill them they do it in a jig, so the dimensions between holes are correct.

Here are the images of my install ( December 2011)

-=Scott=-

canadian trucker · 03-05-2012, 11:21 AM

These spindles are cast, the have to be machined before the spindle pin can be pushed into the housing. Those are just very worn out or poorly made cast molds.

RAYDAY · 03-05-2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canadian trucker

These spindles are cast, the have to be machined before the spindle pin can be pushed into the housing. Those are just very worn out or poorly made cast molds.

ya they got a good amount of core shift! (when the plug in the cast moves) and were machined to spec they are of center. just cheaply done in china like everything else nowdays. lots of them look like that from chassie tech. look ok to use really.

03-04-2012, 12:43 PM	#1
71slowroller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 12	Uneven drop spindles? I'm no expert but can this be right? Maybe I'm being a bit extreme, but shouldn't these (the machined spindle) be centered? and if not centered, shouldn't they at least be located in the same place from left to right? spindle 1 spindle 2 These are McGaughy's, I ordered them form USautoparts.net

03-04-2012, 02:26 PM	#2
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: Uneven drop spindles? I'm no expert but can this be right? I'm not sure but something does look off there, are they new? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

03-04-2012, 02:59 PM	#3
71slowroller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 12	Re: Uneven drop spindles? I'm no expert but can this be right? Yes these are brand new. I've been looking for pics of others and they all look perfectly centered with the dust shield tap slightly off. even though this shot is at an angle, you can still see that the spindle is machined in the center (unless it was photoshoped) as this is probably a stock photo.

03-04-2012, 03:05 PM	#4
71slowroller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 12	Re: Uneven drop spindles? I'm no expert but can this be right? here's another of an actual purchased spindle installed by custom classic trucks: http://www.customclassictrucks.com/t.../photo_26.html It's slightly off center but the second one isn't shown for comparison.

03-04-2012, 03:08 PM	#5
71slowroller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 12	Re: Uneven drop spindles? I'm no expert but can this be right? could it be that the geometry will still line up because of how they are machined?

03-04-2012, 04:56 PM	#6
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Uneven drop spindles? I'm no expert but can this be right? Contact the manufacturer and ask them. Maybe they can tell you if it looks off. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

03-05-2012, 12:10 AM	#8
AustinScott Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southington CT Posts: 548	Re: Uneven drop spindles? I'm no expert but can this be right? hey man, for what its worth. I just looked back at my photos from when I installed my spindles. They where a bit of centered as well. But I think when they drill them they do it in a jig, so the dimensions between holes are correct. Here are the images of my install ( December 2011) -=Scott=-

03-05-2012, 11:21 AM	#9
canadian trucker A day should have 30 hours. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 248	Re: Uneven drop spindles? I'm no expert but can this be right? These spindles are cast, the have to be machined before the spindle pin can be pushed into the housing. Those are just very worn out or poorly made cast molds.



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