Adjusting standard spindles?

[Busboy1971]

Hello Everyone,
I am brand new to this site and to owning a VW camper. Somebody mentioned that it may be possible to lower my 71 bay at the front by adjusting the standard spindles ( as in grinding away to customize) has anybody heard of this before?
Any info would be well appreciated.

Thanks

Mark
Busboy1971

 

[Guest]

no, dont go near the spindles with a grinder unless your excellent at welding, it would be cheaper (and alot safer :wink to buy a set of dropped spindles doing the same job. you cant put a price on piece of mind.

dont know anyone that does a spindles reworking service like that, but im sure someone on here might.


PS.... welcome to EB

 

[easy]

hello mate, as Johnny has said, dont touch your normal spindles, sell em on and buy a set of dropped ones much safer and easier 8)

 

[Busboy1971]

Thanks Guy's, Will stay well clear of cutting mine up. The lowered spindles that you purchase, are these just standard one that have been cut and re-welded?

Thanks again.

Mark
Busboy1971

 

[Justin & Muttley]

You used to be able to get welded spindles (not sure if you still can?) but they always had a poor safety reputation... if you buy decent dropped spindles they'll be precision machined instead!

Oh, and welcome to EarlyBay.com

 

[Guest]

Thanks Guy's, Will stay well clear of cutting mine up. The lowered spindles that you purchase, are these just standard one that have been cut and re-welded?

Thanks again.

Mark
Busboy1971

they are normally forged and milled in one piece with the spindle (made of stainless, i think) pressed into the main arm and welded for extra strength in some cases

like these....

picture is from creationblue's lastest purchase, theres a set of horseshoe plates on the left for the rear end too.