MikeS Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 You beat me to it Matt I was going to say the same thing about the anti-seize. Once I cut mine in the center I was able to push them out with a press. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240hybrid Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 Also making sure the groove in the spindle is close to perfectly vertical so the wedged locking pin will go in smoothly>>Ever tried to turn that spindle with it in place....I dont think thats gonna happen too easy. Anti-seize is a good idea too like they said. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted February 1, 2003 Author Share Posted February 1, 2003 There is no "other side" for the little threaded bolt to be tapped out of if that is what you were talking about tapping out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted February 1, 2003 Share Posted February 1, 2003 Georgia Flash, that is correct. There is no backside to that little threaded stud. Put the nut back on about two threads worth and tap it lightly with a hammer... You will find that the stud that nuts threads onto is a wedge that locks the spindle pin in place. Give me a ring at 540-891-4420 if you need more help. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 Charlie if you have access to a buffing wheel or buffer after removing the spindle pins , you can buff them for easier re-installation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 If you are able to reuse the pins, buffing them is a good idea. But also there might be a "bump" near the lock bolt area. You might need to take it down with a file. Darrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Flash Posted February 3, 2003 Author Share Posted February 3, 2003 Thanks guys, I will get back at it tomorrow on my day off. I need to fire up my little ole sand blaster and start blasting away all the rusty areas so I can lay a nice rattle can finish back on the diff and suspension parts. Mike if I get out there tomorrow and start to cuss and throw things I will be sure to give you a holler *** Did anyone have any ideas about the stubborn frozen filler plug on the back of the diff? Remember I have tried almost everything short of dynomite to try and get that damned bolt out and it just sits here and laughs at me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 240hybrid Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 Id say hit it with penetrating oil every so often throughout the day and give it a try. Also, I dont know how long you wrench/breaker bar is, but throw a long pipe over it to make an extension and therefore getting more leverage on it. That usually does the trick for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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