Hi from Oklahoma

Tim Walker · 02-07-2012, 04:55 PM

I have not played trucks for 20 years. I will probibly use u alot. I got a 87 bronco II for 500 my goal is to have it trail ready for under 1500. my problem is the passenger side spindle is siezed up. both the hays book and the chilton book say just tap it with a rawhide or plastic hammer..... YA RIGHT. I have tryed everything I can think of short of a smoke wrench(torch) and i realy dont want to heat up the spindle as I may change the temper. any sugestions

trail B2 · 02-07-2012, 09:26 PM

I get mine off by laying a piece of band steel on it and hit it with a real hammer.Try to be nice to the threads or you will be trying to take a one off some where else.

Protowrxs · 02-08-2012, 09:32 PM

Welcome from another Oklahoman - where you located? I'm central, there are a few others from Okie land here too.

I'm not fully following what is seized. The rotor? or the axle shaft through the spindle? or something else?

Sorry, no answers, just questions...
-Stephen

daniel3507 · 02-08-2012, 09:36 PM

You guys should check out our group overland trip in the regional forum

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Tim Walker · 02-09-2012, 09:38 AM

I have the roter off and all the bearings off. The Axle shaft spins free under the spindle. The spindle and the spindle cup are siezed to the steering knuckle. I am from Newkirk. up in North Central Oklahoma

country0001 · 02-09-2012, 10:59 AM

Welcome, We have a strong B2 following around here. You will need some heat to get that off. There is a decent mechanic there in Newkirk at G&B Auto. Next to the NAPA.

FrankBoss · 02-11-2012, 08:06 PM

Greetings from Norman!

Heat it and pop it off...

FrankBoss

Protowrxs · 02-11-2012, 09:18 PM

Mine was pretty tight on one side, pulled the nuts, sprayed it with PB Blaster and soaked it a couple days and rubber hammer got it off but it is a tight fit to start with so may be a pain. Can't see where reasonable heat would cause permanent harm myself.

Sounds like you all are going to have a good trip, Steve Lewis was telling me about it - I don't trust my 89 4x4 even out of town much yet but hopefully by this summer the Explorer 4.0 and trans will be in and the D35/8.8 later this year. Will trust it more then.

-Stephen

02-07-2012, 04:55 PM	#1
Tim Walker New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Hi from Oklahoma I have not played trucks for 20 years. I will probibly use u alot. I got a 87 bronco II for 500 my goal is to have it trail ready for under 1500. my problem is the passenger side spindle is siezed up. both the hays book and the chilton book say just tap it with a rawhide or plastic hammer..... YA RIGHT. I have tryed everything I can think of short of a smoke wrench(torch) and i realy dont want to heat up the spindle as I may change the temper. any sugestions
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02-07-2012, 09:26 PM	#2
trail B2 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Eastern Ca. Year: 1986 Make: ford Model: bronco 2 Engine: 4.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: 4x4 and DD Posts: 1,179 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	I get mine off by laying a piece of band steel on it and hit it with a real hammer.Try to be nice to the threads or you will be trying to take a one off some where else. __________________ We make A living by what we get, We make A life by what we give.http://www.therangerstation.com/foru...lies/yahoo.gif
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02-08-2012, 09:32 PM	#3
Protowrxs Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Shawnee,OK Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 4x4 XLT Engine: 2.9 - 4.0 Waiting Class: 4x4 Used For: Fun and Winter Getaround Posts: 66 Rep Power: 4 iTrader: (2)	Welcome from another Oklahoman - where you located? I'm central, there are a few others from Okie land here too. I'm not fully following what is seized. The rotor? or the axle shaft through the spindle? or something else? Sorry, no answers, just questions... -Stephen __________________ 1989 "Rescued" Ranger XLT - 2.9L (4.0 in the works) 4x4 Prerunner Wannabe as well as: 69 Stang, 91 Stang, 85 SVO, 88 TC
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02-09-2012, 09:38 AM	#5
Tim Walker New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Year: 1987 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	I have the roter off and all the bearings off. The Axle shaft spins free under the spindle. The spindle and the spindle cup are siezed to the steering knuckle. I am from Newkirk. up in North Central Oklahoma
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02-11-2012, 08:06 PM	#7
FrankBoss Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Year: 1984 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 240 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Greetings from Norman! Heat it and pop it off... FrankBoss
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02-11-2012, 09:18 PM	#8
Protowrxs Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Shawnee,OK Year: 1989 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 4x4 XLT Engine: 2.9 - 4.0 Waiting Class: 4x4 Used For: Fun and Winter Getaround Posts: 66 Rep Power: 4 iTrader: (2)	Mine was pretty tight on one side, pulled the nuts, sprayed it with PB Blaster and soaked it a couple days and rubber hammer got it off but it is a tight fit to start with so may be a pain. Can't see where reasonable heat would cause permanent harm myself. Sounds like you all are going to have a good trip, Steve Lewis was telling me about it - I don't trust my 89 4x4 even out of town much yet but hopefully by this summer the Explorer 4.0 and trans will be in and the D35/8.8 later this year. Will trust it more then. -Stephen __________________ 1989 "Rescued" Ranger XLT - 2.9L (4.0 in the works) 4x4 Prerunner Wannabe as well as: 69 Stang, 91 Stang, 85 SVO, 88 TC
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