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Spindle pin hell

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I am about to enter spindle pin hell so before I start am going to build a puller.

Does anyone know the thread size and pitch of the pin itself so I can tap the puller? I've gotten all the other specs I need but this one.

Best,

H Houghton

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Thank you,exactly what I needed. Being of the school of thought that thinks it can sense money in my wallet if I put it on the console, I want to get everthing ready before I start so it won't know I'm sneaking up on it til its to late to resist.

try and find a place local that sells the metric threaded rod. If they have it you will probably have to buy a meter long piece.

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I was thinking of using SAE threads for everything but the tapped hole for the spindle pin itself,figured parts would be easier to find that way.

Use a nissan lugnut, then weld onto the sae allthread. If you have a thrust bearing from the front suspension, use that between the pipe and pulling nut. It will keep the friction down.

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c301/dlh2460/spindle%20pin%20tool/spindlepintool002.jpg

The things you won't need in this pic is the big 3/8" thick spacer I made, and the bronze flange bushing.

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Is the hole in that thrust bearing large enough that the lug nut nose fits inside it?

the one I used isn't from the suspension, I bought those and they fit perfect. but the hole in the thrust bearing from the suspension is more than big enough, you will probably have to get a bigger washer.

cool,I'll go parts fishing tomorrow.

Easiest way I have found to make the puller is with a 12" piece of 1" all-thread and a 10" piece of 1" black or galvanized pipe. Drill and tap the end of the 1" all-thread for the 12 X 1.25mm thread. A couple hardeded washers and grease and you will be good-to-go. Don't forget to get a 1" nut for the all-thread.

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