How To Install Drop Spindles On Silverado

Permit me begin by thanking rice750sxi for posting his thread a year-and-a-half ago of the McGaughy's spindle install on his SS; that posting can exist found hither if y'all want more pics and perspective on doing this project. At that place is also a Collection of Lowering Notes and Best Practices pinned in the Suspension forum.

Shown here is the install of the McGaughy'due south deluxe front drop-spindle lowering kit, but these instructions will exist similar for other brands of lowering spindles as well. In addition, these instructions are very useful for doing your own major front-end work, similar replacing bushings, ball joints, or tie-rod ends.

Earlier beginning, you lot will need proper tools -

1) one/2" breaker bar and metric impact or deep sockets;

2) complete fix of metric combination wrenches;

3) 36mm deep socket (for axle nut);

four) T-55 Torx socket (for restriction caliper pins);

5) assortment of allen wrenches;

6) heavy sledge hammer (v-lb minimum);

7) grinder or hacksaw, and metal file;

8) contrasted mutual automotive paw tools (pliers, screwdrivers, etc);

9) canteen jack and approved jack stands.

I also prepared days alee by painting the spindles with black engine enamel and baking in the oven at 150-degrees, also as installing the upper bicycle hub stud supplied in the kit.

When post-obit these instructions, it is by and large almost efficient to do both sides at the same time. An intermediate-level mechanic can accomplish this job with the tools shown in 4-5 hours; novice mechanics should not require more a whole 24-hour interval.

The torsion-bar front end-end is much safer to piece of work with than a curlicue bound suspension, equally unloading the suspension by raising the vehicle will save all tension from the springs; on the contrary, when working on a coil-jump front end-end be sure to use a coil jump compressor to safely comprise the force of springs under pressure level - many have been seriously injured by mishandling curlicue springs.

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Edited Baronial 18, 2008 by Mr. P.

Source: http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/topic/19941-how-to-install-drop-front-spindles/

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