QU40323 3/4 ton Dana 44 Front Spindle is a genuine original equipment replacement part for Chevy K20 and GMC K25 4×4 Suburban and truck models and Jeep J20 4×4 trucks with bolt-on type external mount front wheel hubs. Kit includes Spindle, QK4734.5 spindle bearing (installed), QU40070 spindle thrust washer, QU40056 small spindle seal, and QU40071 large spindle seal. Extend the life of your classic GM 4×4 by replacing your worn or bent spindle while they are still available! Made in U.S.A., except seals are imported.

Also See: QU40323U Used Spindle (while supplies last) or Y440323 Replacement Spindle

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Dan the Gear Man Tech Notes:
Fits
1971-1972 GM
Before Installing
Matching Parts for GM
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Fits
This Spindle directly fits 1973 to 1976 3/4 ton GM 4x4s and 1974-1977.5 3/4 ton Jeep 4×4’s with Dana 44 front axles that have a wheel hub that using six 3/8″ diameter bolts to secure the lockout hub or drive flange to the wheel hub. 1977 and later GM trucks and 1977.5 and later Jeeps have internally splined hubs and use QU40313 Spindle.

Tech Note 2: 1971-1972 GM
To fit your 1971-1972 axle with 2″ diameter outer axle shaft slinger, you MUST replace the V-Seals withQU40043 one-piece spindle seal and replace the plastic thrust washer withQU40232 bronze thrust washer.

Tech Note 3: Before Installing
Before installing your new spindle, lube the bearing, seals, and thrust washer withQU90018 PP14 Pyroplex grease. Also, apply someS9975 orS81343 Anti-Seize Compound to the mating surfaces between the spindle and steering knuckle.

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts for GM
Matching parts for QU40323 Spindle:
QU50101Wheel Seal
QU50569 Inner Wheel Bearing
QU50568 Inner Wheel Bearing Cup
QU50447 Outer Wheel Bearing Cup
QU50448Outer Wheel Bearing
QU40228 Spindle Bearing & Seal Kit 1973-77 (Included with NEW Spindle, Required for USED Spindle)
QU40043 One-Piece Spindle Seal for 1971-1972
QU40232 Bronze Thrust Washer for 1971-1972
QK4727Spindle Nut Set
QU40221 Outer Axle Shaft
QU30163U Used Hub and Rotor
TK405736 Bolt Hub Gasket
QT1025Spindle Nut Wrench
TK4708/TK4779Wheel Bearing and Seal Kits

Tech Note 5: Matching Parts for Jeep
Matching parts for QU40323 Spindle:
QU50101Wheel Seal
QU50569 Inner Wheel Bearing
QU50568 Inner Wheel Bearing Cup
QU50447 Outer Wheel Bearing Cup
QU50448Outer Wheel Bearing
QU40228Spindle Bearing and Seal Kit (Included with NEW Spindle, Required for USED Spindle)
QK4727Spindle Nut Set
QU40221Outer Axle Shaft
QU30163UUsed Hub and Rotor
TK405736 Bolt Hub Gasket
QT1025Spindle Nut Wrench
QT1012 Spindle Nut Wrench

Applications:

Chevy and GMC:
K20, K25, K2500 3/4 ton 4×4 Suburban and Trucks: 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1977.5

Jeep:
J20: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1977.5