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Mcgaughys spindles dont fit the upper balljoint

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Old 05-28-2011, 10:30 PM
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Default Mcgaughys spindles dont fit the upper balljoint

The upper ball joint doesnt not fully seat into them like the factory. Anyone else notice this? there is a very noticeable gap between the top of the spindle and the ball joint boot.
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anybody else had this issue?
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The ball joint shaft is seated in the taper of the spindle. The boot just isn't long enough to cover it up. This is normal. I believe they revised this on the newer spindles. Won't cause any issues and is safe to drive.
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Originally Posted by scooter k
The ball joint shaft is seated in the taper of the spindle. The boot just isn't long enough to cover it up. This is normal. I believe they revised this on the newer spindles. Won't cause any issues and is safe to drive.
I pulled out the dial calpiers and everything seemed close i was just getting some other opinions. I think i am going to just get some generic grease boots and put them on over the current ones to help keep dust out and grease in.

Thanks agian!

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they do that to help with the alignment. mines the same way but my boot comes down far enough
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Mine are the same. No ill effects since last October when I put them on.
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