Dana 30 Front Axle Spindle Question

[BroncoX1]

Purchased 2 used front drum spindles off Ebay for my 68 Bronco. (DANA 30)  These spindles were different than the ones on the Bronco as they use I believe a pressed in seal.  The original spindles from the roller bearing side are more shallow than the ones I purchased.   I believe I read that around yr. 72-1/2 there was a change in spindle design and seal structure.  I am trying to find out what seals and other component will work with the these spindles.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Bully Bob]

Hi x1.., welcome..!

Mid year '71 the factory went to the dana 44 which had a different spindle.

It sounds like that's what they sent you.

I don't think these spindles are interchangable. (I think they're returnable on Ebay beings they're wrong.)

What was wrong with your original spindles..?

 

[BroncoX1]

I am doing a complete rebuild on a 68 bronco and the original spindles were completed rusted and very pitted.  The original spindle and the new one have all the same dimensions except for seal area.  I was told that some spindles used a spacer, press in seal (pressed in spindle housing), and slinger.  Others used bearing seal, spacer, V seal (slid over the slinger)

 

[Bully Bob]

All D-30's -and- '71 thru '72 1/2 D-44's spindles had the "outer axle seal"  pressed into the back of it.

'72 1/2 thru '75 don't.  The seal is on the outer axle seal ******, which is pressed onto the outer axle itself.

You may have talked to www.Wildhorses4x4.com  They have a way to make the ones you purchased work.

I polished my ('66) spindles with a wire-wheel & they looked great. Only three surfaces are critical.

That is; where the inner & outer bearings set..., & the seal lip area should be clean.