Warped spindles?

topless tire fryer · 11-16-2001, 12:57 PM

I need some advice. I had a set of Cobra R's put on a few months back, and didn't bother to do the 75 mile retorque. Needless to say the front ones came loose (lesson learned the hard way

). Everything was fine a while, but the lug nuts backed off again and again, and after a while the rims started to look like they had warped. While driving down the road they toe in / toe out as they rotate. I thought it was the rims so I put back on the stockers, but there doing the same thing. Before I go pulling off anything I'd like some advice on what could be wrong.

Thanks guys.

Tim89LXvert · 11-16-2001, 02:13 PM

You may have messed up the hubs. I if the spindle was bent, then it would not wobble. It wobbles because the rotation portion is out of whack.

Get new hubs. I think PPI carries them pretty cheap http://www.mustangparts.com/ and I do not think they are too hard to install.

Just make sure the bearings were not too messed up and scored the spindle. If that is the case, you will need new spindles and hubs.

Good luck!

11-16-2001, 12:57 PM	#1
topless tire fryer All show, some go 4 now! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Franklin, NH Posts: 175	Warped spindles? I need some advice. I had a set of Cobra R's put on a few months back, and didn't bother to do the 75 mile retorque. Needless to say the front ones came loose (lesson learned the hard way ). Everything was fine a while, but the lug nuts backed off again and again, and after a while the rims started to look like they had warped. While driving down the road they toe in / toe out as they rotate. I thought it was the rims so I put back on the stockers, but there doing the same thing. Before I go pulling off anything I'd like some advice on what could be wrong. Thanks guys. __________________ '95 Chrome Yellow GT ragtop, KN filter charger, Dynomax cat back, Accel plugs and wires, Chromed '95 Cobra R's (bought for $19.95, now 2 are warped!) Cervinis stalker ram air hood Our baby <a href="http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?1883">

11-16-2001, 02:13 PM	#2
Tim89LXvert Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA Posts: 269	You may have messed up the hubs. I if the spindle was bent, then it would not wobble. It wobbles because the rotation portion is out of whack. Get new hubs. I think PPI carries them pretty cheap http://www.mustangparts.com/ and I do not think they are too hard to install. Just make sure the bearings were not too messed up and scored the spindle. If that is the case, you will need new spindles and hubs. Good luck! __________________ 1989 LX Convertible, blue with white top and leather, 5 speed. Engine: GT40 al. heads, Cobra intake, TFS cam, 1.7RR, etc.... LOLDrivetrain: SPEC II clutch & FMS Billet flywheel, Pro 5.0 shifter w/Cobra knob and aluminum driveshaft through 3.73:1 gears.Chassis: 4 wheel disk w/Cobra front brakes, GT rears and 2001 "Bullitt" wheels Rear: MM adjustable LCAs with Griggs springs, KYB shocks. Front: Koni red struts, FMS "C" springs and full poly bushings. Full length MM sub frame connectors, steeda 2pt. K-brace.Misc.: 130a alt. upgrade, R134a conversion. Photos of my car

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