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Dragonslayer
05-27-2009, 05:10 AM
Anyone in the area have a rethreading die to fit an 88' 3/4 ton Suburban spindle? Thread size is 1 5/8" with a 16 pitch. I'd buy one but I'm not forking out $140 for someone else's vehicle that I'm already donating my time for.

hyperbuzzin
05-27-2009, 08:09 AM
Did you check any parts stores?
Some will lend and/or rent tools. Although, that is a pretty big die, and they may not have one, but worth a try.
Another thought, unless time is an issue, maybe you can find one cheap on eBay?

sb406
05-27-2009, 08:35 AM
Thread file is your answer.

twiztidunit
05-27-2009, 09:51 AM
what about a machine shop?

Dragonslayer
05-27-2009, 05:34 PM
Thanx guys, I talked to a mechanic next door to work and he said that he tried rethreading spindles before and it didn't work 'cause the steel that the axle is made from is too hard. I'll just tell the bonehead to start calling junkyard's and find a used spindle.