Rockhauler Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I have several spindles from trucks of multiple years I've scraped about half have a recess where the thrust washer sits and the other have there is no recess. I find it hard to believe the ones with a step are from wear since the step looks to be the same depth on all of these spindles. Were the spindles changed through the years or am I just seeing worn spindles? The spindle on the left in the picture shows the step I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viven44 Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 If I'm not mistaken the "odd one" is missing the bearing... Edit: Nevermind you are asking about the recess... yes that is odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 If I'm not mistaken the "odd one" is missing the bearing... Edit: Nevermind you are asking about the recess... yes that is odd. A change like that was probably just for tolerances. I've seen quite a few different spindles over the years, so I'm not surprised. I believe there were even 5 lug spindles at some point between 1980 and 1996, although I can't remember for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhauler Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 A change like that was probably just for tolerances. I've seen quite a few different spindles over the years, so I'm not surprised. I believe there were even 5 lug spindles at some point between 1980 and 1996, although I can't remember for sure. Guess this might of been Fords way of making adjustment for if things were to tight of tolerances. I'll check for end play after assembling the wheel end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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