Front spindle pitting
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Front spindle pitting
The front passenger side bearing spindle on my 91 F150 (rear wheel drive) looks pretty pitted up. I am already planning on replacing bearings but I'd rather not have them get eaten alive buy a pitted surface.
Is there an effective way to repair a pitted spindle that doesn't involve removing the whole knuckle from the truck? I have heard of re-sleeving a spindle but I have no idea how to do this or if its a good idea.
I'll post a picture or two of the spindle in question when I have a chance,
Is there an effective way to repair a pitted spindle that doesn't involve removing the whole knuckle from the truck? I have heard of re-sleeving a spindle but I have no idea how to do this or if its a good idea.
I'll post a picture or two of the spindle in question when I have a chance,
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Likewise, I've stuck new bearings onto some pretty terrible stuff,
and it's held.
One option is to glue it on with Loctite green 'Sleeve Retainer'-
but I'd only do that if it fails again.
Tapered roller bearings are a very robust, tolerant design.
t
and it's held.
One option is to glue it on with Loctite green 'Sleeve Retainer'-
but I'd only do that if it fails again.
Tapered roller bearings are a very robust, tolerant design.
t
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here they be.
Before taking them apart (again) I drove it for about 10 miles at highway speed and 5 or so miles stop and go then measured the bearing temperatures with a infrared thermo gun.
All bearings were about 110 F except for the front passenger side which was about 137 F so its hotter but I dunno if its hot enough to worry over.
Before taking them apart (again) I drove it for about 10 miles at highway speed and 5 or so miles stop and go then measured the bearing temperatures with a infrared thermo gun.
All bearings were about 110 F except for the front passenger side which was about 137 F so its hotter but I dunno if its hot enough to worry over.
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also if anyone has tips on renewing bearing races in the rotors let me know.
I bought a race driver and it looks like all I need to do is pound the old ones out of the rotors / hubs with a chisel.
Any sage advice would be appreciated.
I bought a race driver and it looks like all I need to do is pound the old ones out of the rotors / hubs with a chisel.
Any sage advice would be appreciated.
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Spindles look good in my opinion. I think the area you're concerned about is the unfinished area, where the bearings do not ride.
To drive races in or out I use a brass drift. But anything to get the old out without hurting the hub itself will work, then use your race drivers for install. It's not too bad a job.
To drive races in or out I use a brass drift. But anything to get the old out without hurting the hub itself will work, then use your race drivers for install. It's not too bad a job.
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That’s what it looks like to me. Nothing to worry about.
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+6, do feel the underside to make sure it's not all gouged up.
I use brass- but am careful to make sure it doesn't get a sliver
behind the race. I've had steel tools lose chunks, too.
Races are VERY hard.
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I use brass- but am careful to make sure it doesn't get a sliver
behind the race. I've had steel tools lose chunks, too.
Races are VERY hard.
t