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Spindles and swing arms
Spindle attachment is fairly straightforward but you will need to be sure that the spindle shell is the correct distance from the bumper shell for the stops to work properly. Drop the spindle into the hole in the bumper shell and measure to the first machined ridge. You will need at least ¾”. See Pic 7
Assemble the bearings and spindle shell to the spindle and drop it back into the hole as a unit. Place a square against the spindle shell and tack the spindle to the bumper. Check square again on two sides. If you are running two spindles, set up both first, then finish weld them fully before going any further to prevent distortion of swing arm assemblies.
The spindle shells have a tooth cut into the bottom that is used as the open position stop. Position this ‘tooth’ so that it is centered facing out. See Pic 8
The long swing arm is for the tire and the short one is for the other accessory. I typically put the tire on the driver side and the other accessory on the passenger side. They will go either way if you wish to change it. It is advisable to use the long arm for the tire due to the positioning of the latch handle.
Set the swing arms onto the shell of the bumper with a 1” spacer and tack to the shell. You will need 1” between the shell and the swing arm for the gas shocks to fit. See Pic 8
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