1970 mustang spindels

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  1. Ian164

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    If I put 1970 mustang spindels on my 1976 comet will I need a alignment ? Or are they similar to each other enough no to worrie about ? Any info would be great thanks in advance.
     
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    Anytime you replace a spindle with even a exact replacement it's a good idea have alignment checked...
     
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    Anytime you turn a bolt on the frontend you will need an alignment
     
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    Ok thanks guys
     
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    Why are you putting 1970 Mustang spindles on a 1976?
     
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    Because of the wilwood brakes on the spindels lol
     
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    70 Mustang spindles and 70 Maverick spindles are the same thing I think.
     
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    Not if the Mav are 69.5 spindles and not if Stang are orig disc brake...
     
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    I think 70-73 mustang spindle and your spindle is the same if you have disc brakes. (The ball joint hole size is different.) I would think a Wilwood kit for a 1970 mustang would fit a disc brake maverick spindle (my thinking is sometimes off so don't hold me to this).
     
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    Well I bought the spindle and brakes and I was debating on putting them on right off the hop or waiting till I get my car done and bugs worked out then put them on. But if the alignment was close I would run thm on right off. I'll just get the car together put them on and go right in for a alignment thanks for the answers guys.
     
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    caliper brackets are different guys, which means different calipers...
     
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