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TheWhiteElephant · 06-01-2011, 07:16 PM

After I painted the exposed spindle surfaces, I installed the new bearings. I got mine from Superior Axle in a kit with the spindle seals...

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I had to use a block of wood, a dead blow hammer, the old spindle bearing, and finally a socket to install the new bearings...

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I also applied a light coat of bearing grease on the surface to help things a bit.

06-01-2011, 07:16 PM	#152
TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: 1973 K20 Build Thread After I painted the exposed spindle surfaces, I installed the new bearings. I got mine from Superior Axle in a kit with the spindle seals... I had to use a block of wood, a dead blow hammer, the old spindle bearing, and finally a socket to install the new bearings... I also applied a light coat of bearing grease on the surface to help things a bit. __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367