93 2wd spindles worn out-compatibility

[Railranger]

1993 Ranger 2wd!!
Has anyone heard of the front spindles wearing down? I cant get my wheel bearings to quiet down, and I'm almost positive that the spindles are worn down. So is anyone rebuilding them? What other years will fit my 2wd front knuckle/wheel spindles? HELP!!!

 

[rurouni20xx]

i was told that about my 93 4wd spindle hubs. had them welded up and turned down. not sure if it is still holding or not as the wheels are sagging again and the bearings have slack, found some on here via another member and bought for 50 bux sitting in the truck since its decommissioned (worn out motor and no oil pressure). as for the 2wd idk what suspension pieces swap but the 93-95 body styles are the same im sure the suspension parts are the same. they look identical to whats on my 92 and my body matches all the way back to 88/89. have to talk to somebody thats done more tib work as im more accustomed to ttb.

 

[Railranger]

Ok good info.
so sounds like 88-95 spindle or wheel knuckle parts are interchangable- Anyone else want to add some insight?

I am really in need of getting this truck back on the road.
Thanks

 

[Captain Ledd]

Unless the inner race is spinning on the spindle (which it shouldn't ever do) the spindle never wears out, per se. But it can be damaged or even bent.

Is it rumbling?

And you replaced both inner and outer races? or did they just get cleaned out? or re-used with new roller inserts?

I think the 95-97 spindles should still bolt up and give a little better brakes (also, 94 is the cutoff year for those other spindles). The hoses should still work, used the same ones when I put the '96 front axle under my '84.

They switched the calipers from the "V" clip style to pegs for 95-97, similar to those on Chevy's. I know in particular this made the knuckle a "non-wear" item. As the "V" clips allowed the caliper to pound the crap out of the knuckle. Spindle wise there should be no wear, regardless of year.

But that's not to say the spindle isn't to blame. I had a friend that let a set of bearings go bad on his jeep, he actually friction welded the inner race to the spindle. THAT needed a new spindle lol.

 

[Railranger]

again good info.
I can actually run my fingernail in the groove in the spindle that was created by the inner bearing race spinning on the spindle. So they are definately worn out.
The spindle is starting to take on a D shaped or oblong shape as the bottom of the spindle is wearing and the top is not, due to its lack of contact with the bearing, also I can get the old bearing stuck on the lip that has been created by the wear on the spindle.

My issue is that I just cant have the truck torn down for long, I would like to have all the parts ready to go and install in one shot so that I can get it done in a day.
My rotors are new, and my calipers are new so I want to save them... so upgrading (although a good Idea) is not really something I want to do. I admit that I have not changed the bearing, but I have inspected it and cleaned it -regreased it and they looked fine- but looks are decieving.

I am just flat out certian that the spindles are worn, I can also see visually a galling and discoloration on the bottom of the spindle where its wearing.

My biggest concern is that I buy a set from the junkyard and end up in the same position with worn out junkyard parts.

If I knew the original Outside Diameter of the spindle I could have the junkyard check before selling them to me.

I know there are freshly made lowering spindles out there...... any body have new parts that they have not had time to install..... one that they can measure for me and give me the proper outside Diameter diameter of the spindle?


Thanks again everyone!!!

This truck is pushing 240K miles and I want to get 100K more.

 

[Railranger]

Keep in mind everyone that this is a 2wd truck. Thanks again.

 

[Captain Ledd]

Hmmm.. yup, they'd be toast allright.

It's always a crapshoot with the junkyard. But, since you don't need rotors or anything else, you could just pull all of that off and inspect it first. Make sure there is NO lip or discoloring etc. Hopefully you wouldn't run into any more troubles.

I know what you mean with all the new parts, don't blame ya one bit.

 

[Railranger]

So I am down to two official questions.

What year trucks have spindles that are interchangeable with a 1993 2wd.
And
What is the original Outside Diameter of the bearing spindle for the inner and outer wheel bearing races.


Somebody swoop in and save me!!!!

 

[Railranger]

So I am down to two official questions.

What year trucks have spindles that are interchangeable with a 1993 2wd.
And
What is the original Outside Diameter of the bearing spindle for the inner and outer wheel bearing races.


Somebody swoop in and save me!!!!

 

[Railranger]

I think I will keep asking till somone can add some insight to my question.

So I am down to two official questions.

What year trucks have spindles that are interchangeable with a 1993 2wd.
And
What is the original Outside Diameter of the bearing spindle for the inner and outer wheel bearing races.


Somebody swoop in and save me!!!!

 

[Bryan22]

any i-beam ranger (97 and older) spindle will bolt up. if you go with the newer (95-97) spindle you can use the better brakes. Where r u located? i happen to have a complete setup off a 96 in the garage. spindles, rotors, calipers, pads. all ready to bolt up.
edit- not any i-beam ranger, has to be an i-beam ranger with cast beams, so anything from 86ish-97 -edit-

 

[AllanD]

Unless the inner race is spinning on the spindle (which it shouldn't ever do) the spindle never wears out, per se. But it can be damaged or even bent.

Is it rumbling?

And you replaced both inner and outer races? or did they just get cleaned out? or re-used with new roller inserts?

I think the 95-97 spindles should still bolt up and give a little better brakes (also, 94 is the cutoff year for those other spindles). The hoses should still work, used the same ones when I put the '96 front axle under my '84.

They switched the calipers from the "V" clip style to pegs for 95-97, similar to those on Chevy's. I know in particular this made the knuckle a "non-wear" item. As the "V" clips allowed the caliper to pound the crap out of the knuckle. Spindle wise there should be no wear, regardless of year.

But that's not to say the spindle isn't to blame. I had a friend that let a set of bearings go bad on his jeep, he actually friction welded the inner race to the spindle. THAT needed a new spindle lol.

Actually it's the thrust surface for the inner brake pad that gets hammered on the '83-88 Steering knuckles.

On the '95-up the pads are located by the replaceable caliper bracket

As for the brake hoses? I can see if you had the "oddball 'lae '86 early '87 calipers that the hose MIGHT work (sorta)
but on a 1994 the better choice of hose is the 1997 Non-ABS
front hoses because 1989-up rangers use a different hard line
routing to get to the brake hoses

The 1995-97 brakes are a big improvement over the '1983-94 brakes so if you need to replace a steering knuckle plan on replacing both.

Because if you've got one that's worn in the slot where the "Tab"
of the inner brake pad goes what makes you think any junkyard
Ranger isn't going to have the same exact problem?

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