CORRECT SPINDLES?
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CORRECT SPINDLES?
How can I know for certain that I have the correct spindles? I bought the I-beams, springs, spindles, etc. from a guy who assured me (famous last words) they were from a '76 F-250. ( Mine is a '66 F-250 and I'm planning to convert to disc). I need to buy rotors and want to know if there is a way to determine if the new spindles are indeed from an F-250. I'm gonna replace the king-pins anyway, so should I just take them in to the parts store or is there a way to measure at home?
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Thanks ND. I almost just sent this to you as a PM. I thought you would have an answer.
Spindle stamped 8-LA another # stamped off by itself 8333
Also: I-beam stamped D8TA-9-CA 43
Spindle stamped 8-LA another # stamped off by itself 8333
Also: I-beam stamped D8TA-9-CA 43
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Similar to this: D5TA-7-LA or D5TA-3107-LA Right // D5TA-8-LA or D5TA-3108-LA Left.
And...if these are the ID numbers from both sides: 1975/79 F250 with SINGLE piston caliper disc brakes.
1973/79 F250: Depending on the GVW, the calipers could be single or dual piston.
6100 and some 6900 lb. GVW used single piston calipers / Some 6900, all 7500 & 8100 lb. GVW used dual piston calipers.
There is no left I-Beam ID number suffix of D8TA-CA, it could be GA
Again, I need the ID numbers from both sides.
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I'm mildly concerned now. The closest tihing I've seen to a # like you've listed is only on the I-beam. The spindle part itself has a # 2 byt itself....a # 8 by itself.....and the two #'s I gave you (also in two seperate spots). I will look again because I know you know your stuff what you're telling me MUST be there....somewhere. I may even e-mail a picture to you. I'm sure each seperate # has a meaning, but since they are in different areas, I don't know if they are related.....
I will post again asap....hopefully with the info you need.
I will post again asap....hopefully with the info you need.
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I'm mildly concerned now. The closest tihing I've seen to a # like you've listed is only on the I-beam.
The spindle part itself has a # 2 byt itself....a # 8 by itself.....and the two #'s I gave you (also in two seperate spots). I may even e-mail a picture to you. I'm sure each seperate # has a meaning, but since they are in different areas, I don't know if they are related.
The spindle part itself has a # 2 byt itself....a # 8 by itself.....and the two #'s I gave you (also in two seperate spots). I may even e-mail a picture to you. I'm sure each seperate # has a meaning, but since they are in different areas, I don't know if they are related.
This ID info and applications are found in the 1973/79 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog / Text, Front Axle Section 30.2.
Take and send pics of both sides of the spindle & I-beam ID numbers via email: sylhall@aol.com / I should be able to figure out what the parts are from.
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well....after further review.....
The best I can come up with (and I hope it's enough), is:
left side: B3388C
right side: CV3048B
Before you say it, I know that the left side seems to be missing a letter in the front. I looked, sanded, looked, washed....etc. near as I can tell, if anything was there it was a 'star'. Sounds stupid, but no discernible letter.
The calipers I have are single piston. I believe they are the ones that were originally with my replacement suspension, but I can't be 100% certain as they were thrown in as 'core' calipers.
The best I can come up with (and I hope it's enough), is:
left side: B3388C
right side: CV3048B
Before you say it, I know that the left side seems to be missing a letter in the front. I looked, sanded, looked, washed....etc. near as I can tell, if anything was there it was a 'star'. Sounds stupid, but no discernible letter.
The calipers I have are single piston. I believe they are the ones that were originally with my replacement suspension, but I can't be 100% certain as they were thrown in as 'core' calipers.
