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fredski53 · 06-30-2018, 06:47 AM

I'm in the process of rebuilding the front end of my Victoria. New balls on steering arms, shorter pitman arm, e-z steer teflon seats, king pins and bushes. Is there a difference between the right and left spindle? They look the same to me, but I don't want to mix them up. I know there is a difference in king pins.

Kurt in NJ · 06-30-2018, 07:35 AM

spindles are the same L-R

Bob Bidonde · 06-30-2018, 08:04 AM

The Spindle Bolts (AKA King Pins) have a left and right because the bulb for the brake operating shaft needs to be forward of the spindle pivot axis. Otherwise the bushings, roller bearings, lock bolts, etc. are the same left & right.

Be sure to add shims to assure that the roller bearings are bearing the weight of the car when the lock bolts are tightened.

fredski53 · 06-30-2018, 12:12 PM

Bob, how many shims do you add? How do you know how many to add?

Tom Endy · 06-30-2018, 07:57 PM

Attached article may be of help.

Tom Endy

fredski53 · 06-30-2018, 09:42 PM

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Thanks Tom I read the article, starting to make sense now!

06-30-2018, 06:47 AM	#1
fredski53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Porte, IN Posts: 143	Front spindle. I'm in the process of rebuilding the front end of my Victoria. New balls on steering arms, shorter pitman arm, e-z steer teflon seats, king pins and bushes. Is there a difference between the right and left spindle? They look the same to me, but I don't want to mix them up. I know there is a difference in king pins.

06-30-2018, 07:35 AM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Front spindle. spindles are the same L-R

06-30-2018, 08:04 AM	#3
Bob Bidonde Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 3,470	Re: Front spindle. The Spindle Bolts (AKA King Pins) have a left and right because the bulb for the brake operating shaft needs to be forward of the spindle pivot axis. Otherwise the bushings, roller bearings, lock bolts, etc. are the same left & right. Be sure to add shims to assure that the roller bearings are bearing the weight of the car when the lock bolts are tightened. __________________ Bob Bidonde

06-30-2018, 12:12 PM	#4
fredski53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Porte, IN Posts: 143	Re: Front spindle. Bob, how many shims do you add? How do you know how many to add?

06-30-2018, 09:42 PM	#6
fredski53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: La Porte, IN Posts: 143	Re: Front spindle. Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks Tom I read the article, starting to make sense now!