Spindle install instructions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

red86chevy · 09-04-2005, 11:17 AM

could someone post a site or give me some instructions on removing and installing my 2 1/2" drop spindles on my '86. I have never done this before. I have a Haynes manuel but it doesn't really go into detail. Also is it a good idea to replace the used parts?(ie. ball joints,etc...)

Thank you
Jeremy

piecesparts · 09-04-2005, 11:53 AM

Didn't you get instructions with the spindles? In regards to your other question; howm many miles on the front end components? The balljpints may be good and you would not have to do anything there, when you lift the truck you can tell by using a bar to apply pressure to the joints and wheel and see if there is excessive play in them. The steering components will be obvious if they are worn out, due to play in the drag link and the tie rod ends. If you have taken good care of your truck and lubed it regulariliy then you may not need to change anything. NOW for the basic instruction to take the spindles off

Lift the truck, set it on jack stands and remove the front wheels and brake components from the spindle (two long bolts throught the calipers). Take the nuts to the spindle and the tie rod end and loosen them (DO NOT REMOVE THE NUTS, YET) On the tie rod end, hit the top of the nut with a hammer and it will drop free of the press fit in the spindle. Now, on the ball joints --Hit the side of the spindle (where the ball joints go through it and it will pop free also. This is why you do not take the nuts off yet. The spring will spread the upper and lower A frames from the spindle and you want it to stay in the truck and not kick out and beat you senseless. Now that the ball joints are loose you can put a jack under the lower A frame and relieve the pressure on the nut and loosen it. once that is done, you can drop the lower A frame and let the spring out easily. (NOTE the the spring sits in a groove on the A frames and you will have to re-align this again later) Change the spindle out and then put the spring back in with a jack under the lower A frame -----Reverse the procedure to put the lower ball joint back into the spindle. Once that is accomplished tighten and reinstall the tie rod end and brake components.

**AspecialZ** · 09-04-2005, 12:42 PM

pu the latest custom classic trucks....tech on dropping our trucks.!

Kopper · 09-04-2005, 01:05 PM

Probably not exactly the same as what you have but the steps are the same.

http://www.djmsuspension.com/Instruc...s/Spindles.pdf

09-04-2005, 11:17 AM	#1
red86chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sc Posts: 77	Spindle install instructions could someone post a site or give me some instructions on removing and installing my 2 1/2" drop spindles on my '86. I have never done this before. I have a Haynes manuel but it doesn't really go into detail. Also is it a good idea to replace the used parts?(ie. ball joints,etc...) Thank you Jeremy __________________ 86 c-10 383 w/ sportsman II heads comp 286h cam Edlbrock RPM Performer intake Holley 750 th350 w/2400 stall 3.73 gears with powertrax No-Slip posi unit. Just broken in good. Will get a 1/4 time this week.

09-04-2005, 12:42 PM	#3
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	answer/... pu the latest custom classic trucks....tech on dropping our trucks.! __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

09-04-2005, 11:53 AM	#2
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Didn't you get instructions with the spindles? In regards to your other question; howm many miles on the front end components? The balljpints may be good and you would not have to do anything there, when you lift the truck you can tell by using a bar to apply pressure to the joints and wheel and see if there is excessive play in them. The steering components will be obvious if they are worn out, due to play in the drag link and the tie rod ends. If you have taken good care of your truck and lubed it regulariliy then you may not need to change anything. NOW for the basic instruction to take the spindles off Lift the truck, set it on jack stands and remove the front wheels and brake components from the spindle (two long bolts throught the calipers). Take the nuts to the spindle and the tie rod end and loosen them (DO NOT REMOVE THE NUTS, YET) On the tie rod end, hit the top of the nut with a hammer and it will drop free of the press fit in the spindle. Now, on the ball joints --Hit the side of the spindle (where the ball joints go through it and it will pop free also. This is why you do not take the nuts off yet. The spring will spread the upper and lower A frames from the spindle and you want it to stay in the truck and not kick out and beat you senseless. Now that the ball joints are loose you can put a jack under the lower A frame and relieve the pressure on the nut and loosen it. once that is done, you can drop the lower A frame and let the spring out easily. (NOTE the the spring sits in a groove on the A frames and you will have to re-align this again later) Change the spindle out and then put the spring back in with a jack under the lower A frame -----Reverse the procedure to put the lower ball joint back into the spindle. Once that is accomplished tighten and reinstall the tie rod end and brake components.

09-04-2005, 01:05 PM	#4
Kopper Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ontario, canada Posts: 138	Probably not exactly the same as what you have but the steps are the same. http://www.djmsuspension.com/Instruc...s/Spindles.pdf



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.