Need some help on set of bell tech spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71 super · 03-05-2014, 09:59 PM

The 67 I just picked up came with a complete front end rebuild kit- new upper lower ball joints, tie rods etc. also came with a set of bell tech spindles. Now to the problem, I bought inner and outer bearings and set of 5 lug rotors- re drilling them to 6 lug at work- bought a5 and a3 inner and outer bearings, the a5 s work without issue, the a3 are too small on the id. Is there a special bearing for these spindles? Also where can I get nuts and washers for spindles to hold bearings on?

mgchevyparts · 03-05-2014, 10:56 PM

Often times there may be a slight burr on the spindle tip, usually where the groove is flycut for the tanged washer. Hit this area with a flat file and generally inspect the entire spindle end for any type of burr. unless you're saying the i.d. is way off.

**leddzepp** · 03-05-2014, 11:24 PM

Iirc bell tech spindles are a 3" drop as opposed to 2.5" like most others. If you are going to run 15" wheels you may have clearance issues. I know this isn't your question but it is something that might come up.

71 super · 03-06-2014, 11:52 PM

Got the bearing issue fixed, going to run 20" wheels so should be good. Thank you for the replies.

03-05-2014, 09:59 PM	#1
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Need some help on set of bell tech spindles The 67 I just picked up came with a complete front end rebuild kit- new upper lower ball joints, tie rods etc. also came with a set of bell tech spindles. Now to the problem, I bought inner and outer bearings and set of 5 lug rotors- re drilling them to 6 lug at work- bought a5 and a3 inner and outer bearings, the a5 s work without issue, the a3 are too small on the id. Is there a special bearing for these spindles? Also where can I get nuts and washers for spindles to hold bearings on? __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

03-05-2014, 10:56 PM	#2
mgchevyparts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Upland, Calif Posts: 698	Re: Need some help on set of bell tech spindles Often times there may be a slight burr on the spindle tip, usually where the groove is flycut for the tanged washer. Hit this area with a flat file and generally inspect the entire spindle end for any type of burr. unless you're saying the i.d. is way off. __________________ 1957 CHEVY 1/2 TON SHORT BED 1940 FORD 1/2 TON SHORT BED

03-05-2014, 11:24 PM	#3
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: Need some help on set of bell tech spindles Iirc bell tech spindles are a 3" drop as opposed to 2.5" like most others. If you are going to run 15" wheels you may have clearance issues. I know this isn't your question but it is something that might come up. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

03-06-2014, 11:52 PM	#4
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Need some help on set of bell tech spindles Got the bearing issue fixed, going to run 20" wheels so should be good. Thank you for the replies. __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle



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