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dropped spindles

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volk hogan 路

howdy,
I've just pieced together my dropped and narrowed beam for my oval. I've used a 60's king/link pin beam. I purchased dropped spindles from the states. the stub axles are significantly shorter then standard axles. there is not enough room to put on the 2 retaining nuts.
will this problem be fixed by using the latter model wheel bearings?
if so what am i after?
if not what's going on?
thanks...馃槵

ragged 路

I think I can help you out. The later style are a different thread but I do have a set somewhere that has the early style thread with the later style pinch bolt.
Dave

volk hogan 路

thanks dave, the thread is correct. the issue seems that the hub will not go all the way on. that's why i'm questioning the wheel bearing issue?

ragged 路

Just sent PM with contact details. It's too hot to do anything else so give me a call and we can discuss.
Dave

volk hogan 路

great thanks dave, i'll prob give you a call tomorrow.

vwo60 路

are they a disc brake spindle for the link pin front end, if so they use the ball joint bearings.

AndrewB 路

or you have left a spacer on and need to remove it?

volk hogan 路

Cheers Dave & Andrew,
That's what i had done, The dropped spindles did not require the spacers.