Topic: spindle bearing removal
in Forum: C3 Driveline Components
Been off the road for a while - major rear-end issues.
Ever thought about doing your own rear bearing work, but got bumfuddled by all the "special" tools it takes? Well, here's a reasonably-priced option to one of them: an OTC bearing splitter kit. This kit is like HALF the price of the "special" tool from the supply catalogs and slides that outer bearing off easy as you please.
Check it out: http://www.tooltopia.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&P rodID=8691
I'm also working on a spindle puller (for a LOT less than $200) and bearing spacer set-up tool (buy from supply for $90, or make your own for less than $10). Further bulletins as events develop.
John


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[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]Van Steel or Vette Brakes are excellent choices, if you are buying trailing arm assemblies, and can afford the bucks. [/QUOTE]
Joel... if my trailing arms are Ok should I bother going for new... seems just the bearing has gone on it.....i would rather put the extra into gas $$
USN 1966-1970
WestPac 67-68 Tet I&II
Featured in Corvette Enthusiast Aug 2007 "Shark Attack"
Blue Green *** 454,4 Spd, Dark Saddle Leather, A/C, AM-FM St. (orig), PW, Tilt -Tele Wheel"

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[QUOTE=kstyer]If everything else is in good shape, there is no real need to replace it all. It's just making sure that the bearings can be replaces okay, and set up properly by someone who knows what they are doing. If you have that, your fine.[/QUOTE]
I'm planning on getting the "whole enchilada" with new rotor, stainless brakes, bearings set etc... from Zip probably since I live about an hour away from them... will see if mine are rebuildable first...
USN 1966-1970
WestPac 67-68 Tet I&II
Featured in Corvette Enthusiast Aug 2007 "Shark Attack"
Blue Green *** 454,4 Spd, Dark Saddle Leather, A/C, AM-FM St. (orig), PW, Tilt -Tele Wheel"

(click to see a bigger image)