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tom325 Commited Dubber

54 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#761463
I bought some 2 1/2inch dropped spindles for my 60 link pin front end from a sydney based aftermarket supplier. I was shocked with how bad they are! first of all the spindle wouldnt even fit inside the steering knuckle. Once machined to fit and with the kingpin installed, the spindle wouldnt steer/turn inside the knuckle because it was touching! I pulled them apart again and got to work with the bastard file. With these problems fixed on both sides and installed into the car i noticed the LHS brake line now rubs on the section of the spindle just underneath the tie rod point. I was shattered! How can anybody make and sell complete shit such as this?
Has anybody else come across the same problem or perhaps i just got unlucky with a shit batch?
Which supplier and brand of dropped spindle do you recommend using? I want a pair with easy fitment and no dramas!

VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#761562
well, return for a refund. Easy!
Pay your debts, CxxT

clinker42 Officially Full-On Dubber

381 posts · joined Aug 2008 ·

#761614
Ummmm,

I buy parts from a Aftermarket supplier in Sydney, most are ok on quality but some arent so good. But I am aware of this and accept it for the price these parts are. They are much much cheaper than some others.

Just keep filing lol

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#761620
its proberly an EMPI brand nuthing EMPI fits or works total crap

never buy a VW part just on price
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VWCOOL 23 Windows of Awesome

5,158 posts · joined Jun 2003 ·

#761634
clinker42 wrote:Ummmm,

I buy parts from a Aftermarket supplier in Sydney, most are ok on quality but some arent so good. But I am aware of this and accept it for the price these parts are. They are much much cheaper than some others.

Just keep filing lol
Not funny. You're driving on these things
Pay your debts, CxxT

reub VWRX is gone...

2,054 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#761644
I bought a pair too...not sure they will be used though...
Reub

tom325 Commited Dubber

54 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#761803
Im using them. Just had the get new brake lines made up to clear

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#761933
to be fair. new brake lines are only $15 and the dropped spindle does change some of the geometry of the suspension so of course you'll need different ancilaries like brake lines. Re quality; if it's bad enough that it doesn't fit, why are you using it?
I wouldn't mind trimming non-load bearing parts that didn't fit, but a spindle is a pretty important part. You get what you pay for with them.
"stoopid is stronger than axles"
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Uber Kafer Wolfsburg Wizard

414 posts · joined Nov 2009 ·

#762295
On topic --- Tom325's question was: can anyone reccomend a brand that doesnt have those issues. ie: they brought a set, bolted it up, and didnt have to resort to the bastard file, angle grinder, reamer, gas-axe, sledge hammer, anger management courses.....

We've heard all the sledging and obvious issues but can anyone answer that question as I am interested myself for a link-pin front-end 59 bug.
And shipping costs across to WA are painful enough, without having to send stuff back as well.

(saw a good t shirt recently, it stated: my anger management course is pissing me off !!!!)

tom325 Commited Dubber

54 posts · joined Apr 2008 ·

#762586
Thanks uber kafer, you actually get it!

Pete wood - standard $15 brake lines would still hit the tie rod connection part of the spindle. I had to get brake lines made up with a 90 degree banjo fitting so the hose would come low enough to get around the tie rod end.

Anyway, problem solved and Ive learnt from my mistakes. As you said, you get what you pay for.

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#762634
I've been fitting a few now from Rod Penrose both ball joint and king/link, suposedly 4140 chromoly. No problems at all. Although I always expect a few mods when doing such a modification.

$15 dollar brake hose......did it fit??😂
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