Reid Racing 10-BOLT C10002R - Manual

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PAGE #1 of 1 Rev. 10/2010
Reid Racing’s stock style Chevy “10-Bolt” knuckle is designed to be a direct heavy duty re-
placement for a passenger side Chevy “10-Bolt” knuckle. OEM 10-bolt axles varied over the
years but the minor differences will not affect the general compatibility. These knuckles will
also fit on early (pre 1987) Jeep Dana 30 and 44 axles with minor steering modification; 1978 to
1986 CJ front ends may need an aftermarket caliper mounting bracket. The knuckles will also fit
on Ford or Scout Dana 44 axles, but Chevy or Jeep “outers” will need to be used.
This stock style knuckle is only available as a right (passenger) side and is designed to be used
with a stock Chevy knuckle on the left side. If both knuckles need to be replaced use Reid Rac-
ing p/n C10001R and C10001L extreme duty knuckles. The C10001R and C10001L knuckles
are left & right sides that have had the steering arm pad raised by 3/8” for better tie rod to leaf
spring clearance, and have a 4th bolt hole for stronger steering arm attachment.
INSTALLATION
STEERING STOPS
Remove the original knuckle from the vehicle. The original spindle studs can be removed by
striking them with a soft faced hammer. New spindle studs are available from Reid Racing (part
# D44101K) if needed. Clean and inspect all the original parts, replacing any damaged or worn
components. Using a hammer and punch, tap in 6 spindle studs from the back side of the
knuckle until fully seated. Install the ball joints, then the knuckle on the vehicle according to a
factory service manual making sure to torque all fasteners to the original specs.
The steering stops on Reid Racing knuckles are “cast in” to prevent the common bending of the
stock style adjustable bolts. The stops are intentionally cast long so adjustments can be made by
grinding the tips of the stops to fit. After the knuckle is installed and the toe in is set, cycle the
steering back and forth grinding small amounts of the stop until the desired degree of steering is
set. Make sure to check for u-joint binding and yoke to yoke interference at full lock in both direc-
tions. If binding or contact occurs, axle breakage will happen. If a stock style adjustable steering
stop is desired, the cast in stop can be cut off at the knuckle then drilled and tapped for a 3/8”
bolt.
WARRANTY
All “Off Road Products” sold by Reid Racing, Inc. are intended to be used for “off road” and “off highway” use only, and are NOT
designed, manufactured or approved for use on any public road or highway. Due to the intended use of the products offered, all
“Off Road Products” are sold without any warranties of fitness for purpose or use, merchantability, or any other kind, either ex-
pressed or implied, whether written or oral, by Reid Racing, Inc., or its past, present or future officers, directors, principals,
agents, employees, legal representatives, trustees, parents, associates, affiliates, subsidiaries, division, partners, heirs, execu-
tors, administrators, purchasers, predecessors, or successors. The buyer of these “Off Road Products” bears and assumes the
entire risk of loss or injury as to the fitness for purpose or use, merchantability, durability and performance of these “Off Road
Products” and assumes the entire cost of any necessary maintenance, service or repair. Reid Racing, Inc. will not be liable for
any subsequent, resulting or consequential damages, expenses, losses or injuries arising from or out of the use, misuse, or
improper installation of any “Off Road Product”.
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NUMBER
C10002R
STOCK STYLE “10-BOLT” STEERING KNUCKLE