05 front end on 06 problem?

[powerstroke]

I bolted up my 05 houser LT front end on my 06 450R. I used 05 spindles but retained the 06 hubs and brake calipers. The brake calipers will not bolt up. It was my understanding that all I needed was 05 spindles. Do I need to order 05 calipers, 05 hubs or both? Thanks, Matt

[Pappy]

are these the non adjustable uppers?

and why exactly wont they bolt up, what seems to be the issue

[powerstroke]

The uppers are non-castor adjustable. The problem is there is too much space between the caliper mounting points and the brake rotor. When you slip the pads on the rotor there is about a half inch gap between the mounting holes on the caliper and the spindle(the caliper is too far from the spindle) The only thing I can figure out is that I need 05 hubs. It is my understanding there was no change in the calipers. Matt

[Pappy]

i have a set of 06 hubs here, i will try and see if i can tell any differences from my 04.

keep us informed

[powerstroke]

Thanks Pappy, any help would be greatly appreciated. Matt

[BSTURDIVANT]

06 hubs are spaced differently- front end is actually wider on 06

[Pappy]

Originally posted by BSTURDIVANT
06 hubs are spaced differently- front end is actually wider on 06

thats what it looks like to me, i did not remove my 04 hubs but you is correct:p

[powerstroke]

we measured the distance between my rotor and spindle and it was 1 1/4". We measured the same on a stock 05 and it was 3/4". Moral of the story is the spindles and hubs must stay together as a package for things to work properly. Thanks for the help guys. Matt