mAnYsTyLeS

I bought used V8 spindles for $90. When I quickly inspected them, they looked OK. Although I might have only looked at one. They were both in saran wrap so I didn't feel like taking it all off.

Anyway, I sent them off to be powder coated and when I got them back, I noticed the following...











One of the holes that takes a screw is plugged! Is this normal?! I thought at first that maybe it was powder coat overspray but when I hit it with a hammer and screwdriver, it's clearly a type of metal. Almost like a weld or something. I don't know if I bought them like that OR if the powder coating place did it. Although, it doesn't make sense that the powder coating place would use metal to plug a hole. It just doesn't add up.

I have no idea what to think now? Anyone have any ideas? Is this normal? Can I still use the spindle? What is that hole used for? In total, I paid like $250 for the spindles and powder coating and I'm really heated right now.

Let me know what you think, please. Thank you

mjr46

I believe those holes are used to bolt the backing plate on?? but I'm not looking at mine so I could be off a little

86HOGT

I got front spindles, rotors, and calipers from a 2000 for less than that...

Anyway, I'd see which holes are for the caliper bracket and then go from there.

ryan_89_mustang

Those holes are for the rotor shield/backing plate. Its not a part under much stress so you could maybe drill it and run a tap and call it a day.

86 5.0L

probably a broken bolt in there

mAnYsTyLeS

Thanks everyone - looks like the hole is for one of the screws that tighten the dust shield/backing plate to the spindle. I'm not sure how many screws hold the plate on but if it's three, then it shouldn't be a problem if one is missing (I hope).

If not, I'll have a shop drill it and run a tap. Thanks for your help!

AdderMk2

i'd be more concerned with the damage in this pic

absolutbspec

+1. I thought that's what the tread was originally about when i saw the pic

mAnYsTyLeS

Oh god - now I have something else to worry about... My life is miserable.

With the amount of money I spent to make these new, I could have gotten BRAND new ones.

mAnYsTyLeS

Since I know nothing about these cars, can you tell me what I should be concerned about? I'm trying to figure out what options I have...sigh. Thanks.