Cascade Crew

blue89 · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 9:11 am Post subject:

You have two different sized spindle bolts?

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:36 am Post subject:

That's what it looks like. Tony's LS1 Brake brackets from Ed have two different size bolts too.

blue89 · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:39 am Post subject:

I'm going to do both of mine at 1/2". There appears to be plenty of metal around the dust shield bolts to allow this without any worries. Would you guys recommend drilling completely through the spindle or just enough to bury the bolt about 1/2" down?

How far are you drilling yours Al?

Al Hasse · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:41 am Post subject:

They are different sizes, the bottom bolt is a 14mm (thread diameter) for the through hole, and the top is 10mm for the blind hole. By the design, it looks like the bulk of the force is taken up by the larger bolt.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 11:43 am Post subject:

Drill only enough to accept the bolt you're using. If your depth is that of the diameter of the bolt you've got enough engagement.

Drill the lower hole all the way through and tap the whole hole. The top one just drill enough to get the tap in and past the dia of the bolt. Since it wont be a bottoming tap (hard to do with these spindles) you'll drill something like 1/4-3/8" longer than the bolt length that gets in there.

Mine are both 7/16" bolts and no problems. 1/2 is probably overkill. I wouldn't do half on the top since there is a knub on the back of the hole that is allowing for the longer bolt. You'll see it.

Al Hasse · Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:01 pm Post subject:

blue89 · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:15 am Post subject:

How is it going Al? I got my 1/2" 20 tap and drill yesterday. Also got some relatively short hex bolts Grade 8 of the 1/2-20 variety. I should be starting soon We seem to be at the same level right now.

Al Hasse · Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:58 am Post subject:

Having a friend pick up my bits and taps today from Tacoma Screw (Bremerton store's not open Saturday). I'll get them from him on Saturday and start in on it again Cool

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 4:12 pm Post subject:

With the exception of installing the banjo bolts, which I'll pick up from Ian tomorrow, passenger side is pretty much done. Seems to be a fairly straight forward swap after mods to spindles and rotors are done.

My progress so far...

Modified spindles...

With calipers..
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On the car...

fiveoformula · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:25 pm Post subject:

very nice! im jealous Cool

what's up with the black molding on your fender well? btw

Al Hasse · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 11:01 pm Post subject:

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:20 pm Post subject:

that looks really good Al!

Al Hasse · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:42 pm Post subject:

After picking up the banjo bolts from Ian today, I pretty much finished up the swap. Bled the brakes, the pedal feels pretty firm. Drove up and over the hill I live on for the two or so miles to Firestone and have no immediate issues, but it does need an alignment again - I made the appointment for next weekend at Firestone (and to torque the strut/spindle bolts to spec).

All finished up...

Now I need to come up with some more funds to do at least a PBR swap on the rear Very Happy

redlava · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject:

nice job al it looks really nice

cameron7710 · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject:

that looks sweet!! Thumbs up

iansane · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject:

Awesome! It's almost subtle behind the black wheels. Very Happy

blue89 · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 8:33 am Post subject:

Good work Al! I'm jealous as I haven't had time to get mine done. The future wifey has me put to work on a fence and getting hte boat done. Car will come this week perhaps.... Sad

Al Hasse · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:32 pm Post subject:

Gotta love that Honey-Do list Laughing

blue89 · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:26 am Post subject:

Al, did you have any troubles with the spindle-bracket bolts hitting the caliper? My caliper won't go all the way on cause its hitting the bolt heads Confused

I have my hubs cut and one rotor for fitment. I'm thinking about clearancing the caliper bracket so it fits.

GREG DAVIDSON · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 11:01 am Post subject:

i wanna do this to my car how laber intensive is it and whats the price on parts run normaly ? i kinda run on a budget could someone give me some links to check out ??