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!

well, return for a refund. Easy!

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

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

never buy a VW part just on price

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

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

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.

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 !!!!)

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.

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??