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Total chaos gusseted spindles

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tacoma Parts Marketplace (2005-2015)' started by glorifiedwelder, Jun 28, 2015.

  1. Apr 20, 2017 at 6:56 AM
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    Unmodified gussets can work with balljoints, but theirs no guarantee that you'd be able to get a cotter pin in, which I don't see as exceptable. So if I know that balljoint uca's are being used I make sure that they can be used properly.
     
  2. Apr 20, 2017 at 6:59 AM
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    Yeah I just need to know before you place your order. I generally keep regular gusseted spindles on the shelf ready to go, but can whip up a special set for anyone who needs them
     
  3. May 2, 2017 at 7:03 AM
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    Another set of spindles welded up last night and headed out to @Metallikatz3 today



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  4. May 2, 2017 at 9:58 AM
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    Will these work with trd beadlock wheels? Also I have uniball uca but just thinking of resale going back to stock how much extra is it to modify them to run the stock uca?
     
  5. May 2, 2017 at 10:34 AM
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    You would want to run these with those wheels unless you are running wheel spacers.

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  6. May 9, 2017 at 5:49 PM
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    Got them installed finally, and I think they look better in my pictures :boink:image.jpgimage.jpg


    Thanks again Jason! I'll be dropping the cores in the mail this week, I'll give you a heads up when I do
     
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  7. May 9, 2017 at 5:54 PM
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    I really need to get a set ordered. But my wheel bearing/hub assemblies need to get here already!
     
  8. May 10, 2017 at 8:54 PM
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    I think you might be right. They always look better with a fresh coat of paint. Having a set of kings sitting next to them doesn't hurt either. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to build a set for your truck.
     
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  9. May 12, 2017 at 10:28 AM
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    Thanks again for rear bump stop install last weekend Jason!

    Now i should pick up a set of these
     
  10. May 17, 2017 at 6:21 PM
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    Are people having to remove their dust shield or cut up their dust shield for clearance when installing these?
     
  11. May 17, 2017 at 6:39 PM
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    Some choose to. I try to always include the tc instructions, they explain how to keep the shields. You can install the dust shield and make some minor adjustments to it to make it clear the rotor. I'm running mine and always reinstall them on the trucks I do the spindle installation on. It takes an extra 15 minutes or so, but I like having them.
     
  12. May 17, 2017 at 9:49 PM
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    Cool, I just spent about $100 on the dust shields for my 14WA 4Runner brake swap, I'd like to at least use them even if I have to trim them some
     
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  13. May 19, 2017 at 6:48 AM
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    Are you adding extra gussets on these?
     
  15. May 19, 2017 at 7:41 AM
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    Yep. Two per spindle
     
  16. May 19, 2017 at 7:08 PM
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    Two more sets shipping out tomorrow.


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  17. May 19, 2017 at 9:25 PM
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    One of these days when I need to rebuild my front end I will pull the trigger. Perhaps before I get new tires this fall, don't want to have to get more alignments than necessary.
     
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  18. May 24, 2017 at 1:13 PM
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    shout out to @glorifiedwelder welder for an awesome service and smooth transaction!
     
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    Thanks brother. Glad I could be part of your build
     
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