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 tom325
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| posted on February 7th, 2010 at 11:08 AM |
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Poor quality dropped spindle troubles
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!
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| posted on February 7th, 2010 at 09:50 PM |
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well, return for a refund. Easy!
Pay your debts, CxxT
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| posted on February 8th, 2010 at 12:35 PM |
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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
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| posted on February 8th, 2010 at 12:58 PM |
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its proberly an EMPI brand nuthing EMPI fits or works total crap
never buy a VW part just on price
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| posted on February 8th, 2010 at 01:36 PM |
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posted by clinker42
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
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Not funny. You're driving on these things
Pay your debts, CxxT
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| posted on February 8th, 2010 at 02:19 PM |
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I bought a pair too...not sure they will be used though...
Reub
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tom325
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| posted on February 9th, 2010 at 11:37 AM |
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Im using them. Just had the get new brake lines made up to clear
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| posted on February 10th, 2010 at 09:17 AM |
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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.
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| posted on February 12th, 2010 at 12:19 PM |
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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 !!!!)
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tom325
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| posted on February 14th, 2010 at 11:30 AM |
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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.
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| posted on February 14th, 2010 at 04:17 PM |
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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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