Went to the dealer today to get aligment done and was told that they are unable to do the aligment properly because a posibly bent spindle...what tha hell is a spindle? The only thing I was told is that the price is around $700.00 What you guys think?

 

It is a short axel that the whell bearing rotates upon. Basically a piece of machined steel that is stepped down several time to provide a shoulder for the bearing race.

It would take a pretty good hit to bend one but I suppose it is possible. I have no idea as to the part value. Basically have to dismantle the wheel, rotor, and bearings. The thing could be difficult to get off. I would get a second opinion. Not a common diagnosis

 

Looking at EPC parts online the spindle is part of the steering knuckle. The part retail is about $430. Will require a good bit of disassembly/assembly to replace.

 

edwinwalke already provided the pertinent info for you while I was building this post -- here's a picture. See item #10 in diagram.

Regards,
paul...

 

Thanks guys, I see is a heck of a job replace that...I thinck I'm staying like that for a while to see what happen. Dealer said the aligment was 80% good, don't know what that means but now the car drives straight and no drifting to the right...time is going to tell

 

Keep a close eye on your tires, they cost money too, and the fronts will wear out fast if the alignment is out.

 

i have da same problem but mine is worst cuz my tire is actually all on da spindle but i jus bought the spindle n paid 476 for it