On Thu, 24 Apr 2008, Frank Swygert wrote: > I can't tell the difference between a 63 American > and Classic drum brake spindle, but I haven't mounted a Ranger There is no difference. I just put 74 Gremlin drums on the 63 American. Bolts on, same height, Gremlin grease seal and bearings fit in the AMerican spindle. Most definitely, 63 Classic == 74 Gremlin. As far as I can tell, other than the later Matador etc "big bearing" spindles, all AMC/Rambler/Nash spindles are exactly the same EXCEPT that there are two heights of the base (thickness where the bolts go through) -- a "tall" one used on many (but apparently not all) AMC factory disc brake setups. The reason is to clear the disc brake dust shield. THat's the only difference and the only reason for the height difference. I dunno nuthin about those "big bearing" spindles, and I've never seen them. But they're from some far flung future, 1970's I think. My time machine doesn't travel that far forward. _______________________________________________ Amc-list mailing list Amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://splatter.wps.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/amc-list