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Rear Spindle Replacement?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Kansas, Jul 22, 2011.

  1. Jul 22, 2011 #1
    Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Truck shop wants to replace the spindle on my trucks rear axle. Cut off, weld and resurface. The current surface is a little ate up, but to me it doesn't look like it should be replaced just yet.

    Can any of you tell me what is a fair price for having this done would be? I think im being over charged by this shop...
     
    Kansas, Jul 22, 2011
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  3. Jul 22, 2011 #2
    Heavyd

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    Have you priced a housing replacement for comparison?
     
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  4. Jul 22, 2011 #3
    rjones56

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    Rewelding a spindle is precision work.Premium price,too.
     
    rjones56, Jul 22, 2011
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  5. Jul 22, 2011 #4
    kat man

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    Try www.axlesurgeons.com. Had 150 miles one way on a small internatial for $750.
     
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  7. Jul 22, 2011 #5
    Kansas

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    Im having them put new bearings/race/seals etc on, and am getting the hell out of there.

    They want $1800 to bring the axle guy out from KC. That doesn't include the KW dealer pulling it apart putting the new parts on, and then putting it back together. I am looking at about $2400 total. SCREW THEM!!!

    Called and talked to the axle guy (same guy KW would use) he said he'd do it at my house for a grand plus parts!!! Thats a no brainer lol

    And I get to cross YET ANOTHER shop off my list that I will NEVER do business with again.
     
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  8. Jul 28, 2011 #6
    beltrans

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    What would happen if you leave that spindle along? Will a worn spindle cause any vibration or other problems? I guess they explained to you why they wanted to replace it.
     
    beltrans, Jul 28, 2011
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  9. Dec 2, 2017 #8
    weekend_warrior91

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    Going through the same issue at the moment.

    Does anyone know of a spindle surgeon/ spindle doctor, in North Texas? DFW area.

    Thanks.
     
    weekend_warrior91, Dec 2, 2017
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  10. Dec 3, 2017 #8
    Luwi67

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    Why are you replacing the spindle? Is the seal surface all pitted or is it something else.
     
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