my only 3 days this month to work on the truck and every f-ing thing has gone wrong. anyways, the worst seems to be with my new 2" drop spindles not accepting the bearings. What I got was a set of 2" drop spindles from southern rods, and a set of 4 3/4" drilled 11" rotors from chassis engineering. The rotors came with bearings and a seal. My problem comes (after I packed the bearings) when I try to put the rotor onto the spindle. It goes to right before where it should sit and then stops. When I remove the rotor, you can see where the bearing was hitting by the lack of grease around a small ring. I checked the spindle with a set of old bearings from the previous spindles, and they did not fit either. I didn't think to check the diameter of the spindle before greasing the bearings or painting it, so I'm not sure if I can just complain and send it back if it is improperly machined. Is there something I'm missing here, my father said the bearings will just slide over the spindle (i thought they would too), do I have the wrong bearings or does this sound like a poorly machined spindle? Do you think there is much chance in maybe finding a replacement bearing at the local auto stores that will fit? assuming the auto stores are willing to take the time to help. oh, and I don't mean to bad mouth the companies I got the products from, I just listed them in case it helps identify a cause to my problem.
You're talking about the large inner bearing right? That is very common on both the TCI and Heidts spindles. I take a piece of emery cloth and break the edge created between the taper and the bearing land. It is real important that the bearing go on square to the spindle too. otherwise it will jamb on. Other than that I have never had a problem with either brand
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