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ocbaud · 09-23-2004, 04:42 AM

since i've changed my spindles from the 2.5" western chassis ones, to the 3" djm ones, the steering is a lot different.

there seems to be a lot more play in the wheel and the truck will "glide" to the right side while driving.

i didnt move the tie-rod ends or anything that would affect the steering. anyone know whats up with it?

BaggedC10 · 09-23-2004, 05:29 AM

Did you have the front-end aligned after installing the new spindles?

ocbaud · 09-23-2004, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BaggedC10

Did you have the front-end aligned after installing the new spindles?

no. i didnt know i had to for spindle changes

TIMSPEED · 09-23-2004, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

no. i didnt know i had to for spindle changes

You shouldn't HAVE to, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to have it CHECKED. Strangely, my truck glides to the right a bit too, with the DJM spindles. (The guy at the tire shop, told me my tire was causing it though, called it "Radial Pull")

Greenlee · 09-23-2004, 03:22 PM

It maybe a situation where the leverage of the 3" spindles is exagerating a problem that was already there, such as worn tie rod ends. That is what happens alot of times when people switch to bigger tires. The steering system is worn, but its not noticeable until you put on the bigger tires.

**swervin ervin** · 09-23-2004, 03:52 PM

Anytime you do any work at all on the front suspension, it's a must to realign the thing. What's the chance that the tierod mounting points on the spindle will be exactly in the same spot they were on the stock ones?

Izzy · 09-23-2004, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by swervin ervin

Anytime you do any work at all on the front suspension, it's a must to realign the thing. What's the chance that the tierod mounting points on the spindle will be exactly in the same spot they were on the stock ones?

I agree, you're still changing the geometry of the front end no matter if it's spindles or springs.

**Captkaos** · 09-23-2004, 04:46 PM

Ditto! You are still changing components, so it needs to be realigned.

Greenlee · 09-23-2004, 05:23 PM

It may need to be aligned, but that wouldn't cause him to have more play in the steering would it?

cliffsta · 09-23-2004, 11:44 PM

So when i change my shocks in about a month, i need to take my truck to the allignment shop?

RockHQ · 09-23-2004, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cliffsta

So when i change my shocks in about a month, i need to take my truck to the allignment shop?

Of course not. You're not touching the suspension geometry.

09-23-2004, 04:42 AM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	steering problems... since i've changed my spindles from the 2.5" western chassis ones, to the 3" djm ones, the steering is a lot different. there seems to be a lot more play in the wheel and the truck will "glide" to the right side while driving. i didnt move the tie-rod ends or anything that would affect the steering. anyone know whats up with it?

09-23-2004, 05:29 AM	#2
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Did you have the front-end aligned after installing the new spindles? __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

09-23-2004, 03:52 PM	#6
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Anytime you do any work at all on the front suspension, it's a must to realign the thing. What's the chance that the tierod mounting points on the spindle will be exactly in the same spot they were on the stock ones? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

09-23-2004, 04:46 PM	#8
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Ditto! You are still changing components, so it needs to be realigned. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

09-23-2004, 11:44 PM	#10
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	So when i change my shocks in about a month, i need to take my truck to the allignment shop? __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

09-23-2004, 03:22 PM	#5
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	It maybe a situation where the leverage of the 3" spindles is exagerating a problem that was already there, such as worn tie rod ends. That is what happens alot of times when people switch to bigger tires. The steering system is worn, but its not noticeable until you put on the bigger tires.

09-23-2004, 05:23 PM	#9
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	It may need to be aligned, but that wouldn't cause him to have more play in the steering would it?



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