72 c10 pickup spindle tie rod hole

[Xcess001]

Hello,
first time posting.
i have a 72 C10 pickup and went to change driver side outer tie rod and the spindle hole doesn't have any taper to it. i found it weird b/c when i checked the passenger side it did. must have gotten wollered out. Has anyone used the tapered steering knuckle inserts before? i was trying to keep from buying an all new spindle. From the research i have done it will be 285.00 and up for a pair of spindles and would still need to change my break rotors etc. and it would add up vs a 10 dollar insert.

Any help?

Thanks

[weq92f]

I would not mess around with that spindle. It's a safety thing.

Find a salvage spindle just like yours but without the damaged part.

-klb

[Xcess001]

I have called all the salvage and part stores around and no luck. Can you maby sujest a place/phone #

Thanks

[weq92f]

You could try craigslist in your area or maybe check the classified portion of this board?

-klb

[notsolo]

Have you got a photo of your spindle you can post, anybody know if the 73 and up spindles are same, bearing size etc?

[Xcess001]

will get a pic tonight.