For the front brake conversions that need a bracket added to the spindle - has anyone done these w/out removing the spindles from the car??

 

I know some guys but I do them removed. The thing is that you really need to drill the holes in very straight for proper thread engagement after you tap them.

Ed

 

I did mine with the spindles still attached and it was very easy. The trick is to drill the holes by sneaking up to the final size. By using the smallest drill bit that will actually remove any material the drill bit will self align itself in the hole and its almost impossible to drill it off center or at an angle. Worked for me.

 

Good point.

I saw one where the guy just drilled the lower hole right through and used a bolt with a nut on the other side because it would be stronger than the tapped threads. Easier to safety wire it that way too.

 

That's actually not a bad idea at all. Would there be any downsides to just drilling through and using a nut on the back side? Maybe a possibility of being a bit off-set from where it needs to be?

 

I've thought about doing it this way but I like the idea of having the bolt threaded into the spindle as well just to have more thread engagement. You can do it but I like the tapped spindle with the bolt on the back idea. Overkill maybe, a dab of Locktite does the same thing.

Ed

 

Ed,

You dont happen to sell the LS1 Spindle / kit

do you?

If so pm Me about it! Im intersted.

-steve

 

I like the "seaking up" approach too if you are gonna drill them on the car. Makes perfect common sense. Nice tip Norwood Nice new bits might be a worthy investment also.

 

Of course he does! I've been talking to him about a C4HD setup.