Well I got my spindle pin back in but with some difficulty. I didn't get the groove lined up properly and i can't get the pin to move now. How crucial is this locking bolt since the spindle pin won't move anyway? What is the worst that could happen-the spindle pin will turn in the strut assembly?

If you lost a nut off one end it could cause a very severe problem - you're rolling dice.

You don't want it to turn it will wear the mating surfaces. I would suggest that you hone the arms so the pins slide in freely. I used a piece of scotch bright fastened in a piece of wire and my electric drill. This takes the corrosion out in just a matter of minutes.

I was afraid you guys would tell me that-damn. The first side went in so perfectly too:mad: