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SCOTI · 08-11-2020, 12:59 PM

I recently purchased CPP modular spindles to use w/an older Dropmember. The Dropmember requires the TRE hole on the steering knuckle to be drilled out to allow a bolt in heim-joint as the TRE. The problem is the CPP knuckles TRE hole is already too large (the minor end of the taper is the size of the bolt).

I googled 'TRE inserts/spindle steering inserts' but all I'm finding is tapered inserts for 4x4 guys flipping/converting to 3/4-ton/1-ton GM TRE's for additional clearance.

Anyone know of a source for non-tapered 'repair' inserts? The heim through-bolt is .625".

08-11-2020, 12:59 PM	#1
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,921	Spindle Tie Rod End Inserts I recently purchased CPP modular spindles to use w/an older Dropmember. The Dropmember requires the TRE hole on the steering knuckle to be drilled out to allow a bolt in heim-joint as the TRE. The problem is the CPP knuckles TRE hole is already too large (the minor end of the taper is the size of the bolt). I googled 'TRE inserts/spindle steering inserts' but all I'm finding is tapered inserts for 4x4 guys flipping/converting to 3/4-ton/1-ton GM TRE's for additional clearance. Anyone know of a source for non-tapered 'repair' inserts? The heim through-bolt is .625". __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 08-11-2020 at 01:31 PM.