Warn spindle replacement - Dana 30

Pat · Apr 24, 2007

5 on 4.5.

need to replace a spindle...somehow stripped the threads, but only where the nut sits when tight on the bearing.

is there any truth to the Bronco II stuff swapping over? or is the Warn spindle a custom unit?

also, in my searches i read that Warn started heat-treating these spindles at some point, and the early ones were not heat treated. wondering if that might be my issue...

just trying to avoid a $190 spindle...

thanks.

Pat

Pat · Apr 24, 2007

anybody?

xj-grin · Apr 24, 2007

not personal experience, so take it for what its worth - but it is my understanding that the spindle is the one thing you CAN'T use from a Bronco II/Ranger - custom piece, i.e. that's what you are paying for when you buy the kit...

cal · Apr 25, 2007

You can be pretty sure the spindles are proprietary, otherwise bronco peeps would be bolting our unit bearings on..

vegas_baja · Apr 25, 2007

xj-grin said:
not personal experience, so take it for what its worth - but it is my understanding that the spindle is the one thing you CAN'T use from a Bronco II/Ranger - custom piece, i.e. that's what you are paying for when you buy the kit...

X2. You need to call warn for a replacement spindle, or ask them if there is any way to repair yours.

Stumpalump · Apr 25, 2007

Add extra washers or adjustment nuts to get your lock nut out on the threads that are still good if you have some good threads on the outside left.

BRIANHO13 · Apr 25, 2007

Stumpalump said:
Add extra washers or adjustment nuts to get your lock nut out on the threads that are still good if you have some good threads on the outside left.

This is a pretty good idea.

Pat · Apr 25, 2007

hmm that may be an option...

Warn spindle replacement - Dana 30

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