at-jefft Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hey, I have been trying to install the spindle pins. I bolted up the rear contol arm and bolted the strut tower to the car. I have tried putting the spindle pin in from both the front and the rear, both times it gets stuck with about 2 in to go. I am almost positive it is lined up correctly and have even taken the inner sleve of the far bushing out to make allignment sure it is alligned. Any ideas why it gets stuck? and how I can get it in properly? (I sanded the pin with 800 and there doesn't seem to be scratches when I pull the pin out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Did you try any kind of lube? A light oil even. Is the locking bolt removed? Also Id try cleaning out the inside of the strut housing. I took a light round file and cleaned up the edges. The pin went in perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at-jefft Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 ya, i put tons of anti-seize on it, I will try filing the strut tower today. O and ya locking bolt is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
at-jefft Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Got the spindle pins in today, I used the inner sleeve and ran the spindle pin through it and it got stuck in the middle. Turns out there was a high spot on both pins on one side of the notch for the lock bolt. I filed it off on both and they went right in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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