Question about spindle bearing surface condition

[khkiley]

I am inspecting the bearing surface on a used spindle, the lower half of the front bearing surface has some wear. It's not gouged, but I can catch my nail on the edge.

Is this something to be concerned with ? Ditch the spindle ? Something that can be remedied ? These are hard to find spindles so I would like to use it if at all possible.



Thanks in advance for your advice,

Kurt

[LowBuckX]

What car is this for? Ive never seen wear on the spindle its self. what sort of bearing is it useing? Usually the spindle is not a bearing/race surface.

[khkiley]

Hey LowBuckx,

A couple days ago I was just salivating over the fab-work on your 3 link, very nice work.

Yes, I just committed the same sin that annoys me most of the time when I read some posts- "What car is it from?!?!?"

The spindles are Oldsmobile Delta 88. They are the same configuration as most GM spindles of that era, tapered roller bearings, cups and cones, 1.25" inner and .75" outer.

Its possible that the smaller outer bearing seized during its lifetime and spun on the shaft. When I knocked the spindle down the existing bearing looked good. The rest of the pin looks fine.

Thanks,

Kurt

[LowBuckX]

If its not gouged and the bearing isnt loose on that journal than i say go with it. If it was at the point where the pin joins the upright i wouldnt...

thanks on the 3 link. Just got it on the ground should make first test run next week end