Drop spidles and tie rod ends - reverse orientation - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

im4darush · 02-29-2016, 04:41 PM

I have western chassis 73+ drop spindles and 73+ tie rod ends going into my 72 C10. Here is the question....even though the taper on the tie rod end is right, the spindle taper is machined so the tie rod end goes in to the spindle from the top. Thus the bolt faces down. I believe the stock orientation is insert from bottom with bolt facing up. Is this standard for drop spindles, or were my spindles machined wrong?

**chiefcfd** · 02-29-2016, 05:27 PM

My '72 drop spindles go in from the top. Not sure about the '73 and later though.

im4darush · 02-29-2016, 06:12 PM

Ok great, seems this is normal. Appreciate it!!

02-29-2016, 04:41 PM	#1
im4darush Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 57	Drop spidles and tie rod ends - reverse orientation I have western chassis 73+ drop spindles and 73+ tie rod ends going into my 72 C10. Here is the question....even though the taper on the tie rod end is right, the spindle taper is machined so the tie rod end goes in to the spindle from the top. Thus the bolt faces down. I believe the stock orientation is insert from bottom with bolt facing up. Is this standard for drop spindles, or were my spindles machined wrong?

02-29-2016, 05:27 PM	#2
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 511	Re: Drop spidles and tie rod ends - reverse orientation My '72 drop spindles go in from the top. Not sure about the '73 and later though. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

02-29-2016, 06:12 PM	#3
im4darush Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 57	Re: Drop spidles and tie rod ends - reverse orientation Ok great, seems this is normal. Appreciate it!!



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