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Mar 31, 2012 | 12:17 PM

keyul

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Spindle suggestions

Hey guys, some of you may remember a while back I replaced the wheel bearings, and wheel seal on the front right side of my truck, but could not get the spindle off to do the spindle bearing and seal. My truck also needed brakes and I finally got around to doing the brakes yesterday, but when I took off the front right hub, again it was filled with dirty water. I know the bearings and seal are new, so it must be coming from the spindle. My problem is that I still cannot get the spindle off of the truck! I've removed the six bolts, hit it with PB, the torch, slammed a chisel between the mounting surface with a 3lb hammer and still it will not move.

I have to figure out how to get it off of there so I can replace the bearing and seal! Anyone have some suggestions? Usually I have no trouble with rusty stuff but this one is giving me a heck of a time!

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Mar 31, 2012 | 12:53 PM

81ChopTop

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Double up the spindle nuts and use a slide hammer, it'll pop right off with a few blows.
I believe I mentioned this method last time. It's the only way I do it and it doesn't damage anything.

Mar 31, 2012 | 03:09 PM

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Double up the spindle nuts and use a slide hammer, it'll pop right off with a few blows.
I believe I mentioned this method last time. It's the only way I do it and it doesn't damage anything.

Thanks for the suggestion! I must not of caught it last time! I'll go rent the 5lb hammer from the store!

Mar 31, 2012 | 05:07 PM

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Went to the parts store, rented a 5lb slide hammer, the guy also brought out a 4X4 spindle puller adapter that threaded right onto the spindle! Amazing how easily it came off, check it out:

Mar 31, 2012 | 05:18 PM

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I know that I need to get this:
Timken/Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit (SBK1) | 1982 Ford F150 1/2 ton P/U 4WD 6 Cylinders E 4.9L 1BL | AutoZone.com
Why does it say under notes, two required?

Mar 31, 2012 | 06:40 PM

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Good to hear you got it off.

The 2 qty is one kit for each side.

Mar 31, 2012 | 07:24 PM

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Good to hear you got it off.

The 2 qty is one kit for each side.

Thanks! I definitely need to buy a slide hammer, they make so many things a lot easier. Spindle bearing kit should be in at the store tomorrow morning!