[Chevelle-list] Spindle

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I stuffed foam into all the ball joint/tierod end openings on the spindle 
before I had them powdercoated and taped the threads on the spindle.  I have 
tried to put the control arms onto the spindle with out having to fumble 
with the springs but I just cannot get the spindle down on the lower (the 
upper fits fine) ball joint.  I have checked that I have the right lower 
ball joint, and even took my die grinder (gently) into the taper in the 
spindle thinking maybe I just had a burr or something.  Still no go.  I can 
get the castle nut down far enough the that top of the cotter hole is just 
barly visible but not enough to get the cotter pin in.  Guess I will just 
have to keep working at it.  The upper ball joints slide right through 
nicely so I am not sure what happened.  Anyway,  thanks for all the 
responses....You guys are great


Ryan