Major rubbing with new spindles installed

[cochino12]

I just installed 2.5" drop spindles (from Mcghaughy's) and now my rally's rub on the steering arm? I called Mcghaughy's and they told me you can run spindles and rally's.

Did I do something wrong with the install?

[lownfast]

no you did it correctly they just didnt speak truthfully, i had the same problem.

[JCampbell]

Drive it around the block a few times. It'll fix itself.

[spr85gmc]

just ust the grinder or buy bigger wheels.. problem slved

[Malo83]

I'd run a 1/4" spacer on there for now

[smashingchuck]

I've heard of this problem before, but I do have some info that might save you some trouble. I have DJM 3" spindles on the front of my truck, and I have been using 15x7 caprice ralleys to push it around the shop. The look identical (except they use a slightly "shallower" trim ring) to truck ralleys and most of all they don't rub.

here is a pic of my truck with said ralleys. They will accept a regual truck center cap - i've had them on there in the past.

[BowTieOgre]

Originally Posted by cochino12

I just installed 2.5" drop spindles (from Mcghaughy's) and now my rally's rub on the steering arm? I called Mcghaughy's and they told me you can run spindles and rally's.

Did I do something wrong with the install?

That stinks man. Ive got the Ground Force 2.5" spindles and 15x8 rallys with no rubbing issues...are yours stock backspacing?

My buddy ordered spindles from LMC and they ended up being McGaughy and neither of us could get them to fit. The spindle shaft wasnt the correct length or diameter to fit 1" or 1.25" rotors so we had to toss them. Do you have the right rotors and bearings?

[OJK001]

that happen to me belltech spindles, and huge rubbing, just bust out the grinder until it fits.

[cochino12]

Looks like I get to spend a few minutes with the grinder this weekend ha ha. Thanks for the info everyone.

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

I've heard of this problem before, but I do have some info that might save you some trouble. I have DJM 3" spindles on the front of my truck, and I have been using 15x7 caprice ralleys to push it around the shop. The look identical (except they use a slightly "shallower" trim ring) to truck ralleys and most of all they don't rub.

here is a pic of my truck with said ralleys. They will accept a regual truck center cap - i've had them on there in the past.

I cant wait til you finish that truck, it looks bad a$$. Thanks for the info, I think I'll just grind a bit off though.

[kainzien]

Originally Posted by Malo83

I'd run a 1/4" spacer on there for now

X2 I wouldn't use the grinder too much, when spacers are so cheap.

[OJK001]

Originally Posted by kainzien

X2 I wouldn't use the grinder too much, when spacers are so cheap.

Spacers are good but I still needed to use the grinder. Also what size rims do you have? I had 15s that rubbed and locked up, so I busted out the grinder and put spacers...but I now went to 20s and I had alot more room than I did with my 15s. So if you plan on buying bigger rims you may not have to do anything.

[f.monroe]

Originally Posted by cochino12

I just installed 2.5" drop spindles (from Mcghaughy's) and now my rally's rub on the steering arm? I called Mcghaughy's and they told me you can run spindles and rally's.

Did I do something wrong with the install?

I see only one thing wrong . There doesnt seem to be a cotter pin in the castle nut to the tie rod end . Install one befor you drive it or it could be bad . Other than that , I used Western Chassis spindles (2.5) on mine and bolted a set of 8 inch rallys on it without any touching at all . Probably the difference in manufacturers .
Frank

[scotts62]

Yea i had the same prob, grinder works great, but 20's work better

[cochino12]

Originally Posted by f.monroe

I see only one thing wrong . There doesnt seem to be a cotter pin in the castle nut to the tie rod end . Install one befor you drive it or it could be bad . Other than that , I used Western Chassis spindles (2.5) on mine and bolted a set of 8 inch rallys on it without any touching at all . Probably the difference in manufacturers .
Frank

Is that the only nut that needs a pin on the spindle? I remember not installing them because I couldnt get it back on there re-using the same nuts?

Originally Posted by scotts62

Yea i had the same prob, grinder works great, but 20's work better

I'd love to buy some new wheels/tires but my money right now is tied up in getting the blower installed and interior finished.

[scotts62]

haha yea i hear ya, i bet it looks good!

[f.monroe]

Originally Posted by cochino12

Is that the only nut that needs a pin on the spindle?

The upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tierod ends use castle nuts with retaining pins . There should be a couple holes in the shaft to choose from . Definitely reinstall them because if the nuts arent installed with them in place , they can back off . Then the vibration can cause the nut to loosen and fall off and the balljoint or tierod end to come loose . Either of these can have devistating consequences . Install those pins so nothing bad happens .
Frank

[S10Fan]

I had the same problem with 2 ½ inch Bell Tech spindles and 15 X 8 (4.25 back space) rally wheels. Used a grinder on the lower control arm, just a little and mine still rub on lock to lock turns. I wanted to use some ¼” spacers I have but I couldn’t find any wheel studs that were a little longer. Anyone have a source or part number for longer than stock wheel studs?