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Lambchop76 04-04-2014 08:54 PM

Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
Who makes the best spindles and why? Go!

chevy-fun 04-04-2014 11:48 PM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
those 3 are the best imo. i went with mcgaughys though. i wouldnt hesitate to use any of them.

bbbc10 04-05-2014 05:52 AM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
I got western chassis so I wouldn't have problems running my rallys

Lambchop76 04-05-2014 06:22 AM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
That's what I'm gonna be running as well

bbbc10 04-05-2014 06:50 AM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
some 2.5" and 3" spindles will have some rubbing issues with stock rallys an with the western chassis ones you dont

Lambchop76 04-05-2014 06:52 AM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
I just ordered the Mcgaughys but I will be running 7" rallies on front, wanted 8s but the 7s were free.

GRADYS Performance 04-05-2014 10:44 AM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
Which are made in the USA? That is what I would look for.

moregrip 04-05-2014 11:00 AM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
Would like to know which are made in USA as well

Tx Firefighter 04-05-2014 11:32 AM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
Belltech, Western, and Early Classic are made in USA. Don't know about the others.

Mikec10 04-05-2014 11:41 AM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
Do any of these tuck the wheels in more than the others?

JWall 04-06-2014 04:42 PM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
I have all Western Chassis parts on my 76 & have been very pleased with them.

In fact, after using WC parts on the 76 I decided to use their parts on my 98 and was pleased again.

I will say I've used BellTech parts a lot too with no issues but I don't have any experience with McG's parts.

Malo83 04-06-2014 04:55 PM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbc10 (Post 6612834)
some 2.5" and 3" spindles will have some rubbing issues with stock rallys an with the western chassis ones you dont

Will these work on 15x8 rallys with a 4" BS?, need to bring the front end down a couple of inches but don't want any rubbing issues :waah:

bbbc10 04-06-2014 06:41 PM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
malo don't you have spindles and springs or do you jus have springs?

Malo83 04-07-2014 01:49 AM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bbbc10 (Post 6615430)
malo don't you have spindles and springs or do you jus have springs?

Springs ;)

bbbc10 04-07-2014 02:33 AM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
idk fersure the bs on stock 15x8 but it might be 4" so I don't see why not maye some one else can help out on the bs

wpotter 04-08-2014 10:15 PM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
McGaughys are made in the Usa, California that is. Used several of their kits on all kinds of different vehicles and have never had a problem. Easy to deal with on the phone too. Havent used Western since the late 90s but had problem fitting their c-notch. Hope this helps out a little.

Lambchop76 04-08-2014 10:33 PM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
Thanks I appreciate all of the replies y'all !

mgchevyparts 04-08-2014 10:56 PM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter (Post 6613108)
Belltech, Western, and Early Classic are made in USA. Don't know about the others.

Define "Made in USA". Is buying castings from China then final machining in the USA qualify?

stroker87 04-12-2014 10:25 PM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
I have Western chassis on my 87 there for the 3/4 ton (had to upgrade rotors and calipers) and can no longer use my 15x8 rally's up front and my 17's with 4" BS rubbed till i took my grinder to the LCA's

Lambchop76 04-12-2014 10:47 PM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/...1E0A0D756E.jpg

Lambchop76 04-12-2014 10:48 PM

Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis
 
I bought the Mcgaughys spindles and installed a pair of Powerslot rotors while I was at it http://i1050.photobucket.com/albums/...200879E8D0.jpg


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