C3 Spindels

[Bryan Adams]

Ok I know the controversy, but I have my trailing arms re assembled and checking
my end play I am .001 on both sides and everything looks good but I want to make
sure they are correct. I used one shim on each side .115 & .109 Am I only suppose to use one shim? If I go larger .121 then I have way to much end play.
Is one shim the standard and how free should the spindle spin? I have good drag
but it does not spin free. I installed new bearings races and new spindles. If I press my bearings back off and start back one again without torqing them I still do not turn free their is still good drag.

Does this sound correct?

[Wayne W.]

Re: C3 Spindels

One shim and one collar. There is always drag because of grease and the seal, especially if the seal is new.

[Joe R.]

Re: C3 Spindels

Yes, it sounds good and like a typical rebuilt with close tolerances. Some of the commerical trailing arm builders hold it to 0.0005. Your new bearing should break in just fine and with synthetic or semi-synthetic grease it should last for a lifetime.

Regards,

JR

[Warren L.]

Re: C3 Spindels

What are you physically doing to that trailing arm to come up with that tolerance, how are you measuring the bearing.

Warren