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Old 05-30-2011, 08:50 PM   #11
cr34t3d_by_d4rkd3n
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Re: 3inch spindles on 15in rim IMPUT NEEDED

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Originally Posted by one low c10 View Post
I have the djm 3 in spindles with stock 8 in rallies and I only had to grind the new spindle. The very top of the spindle lightly rubbed the inside of the wheel, but the lower control arm wasnt an issue. I also have one coil cut from the springs too but wouldnt think that would make a difference. Just my .02


top of the spindle you say?? where exactly? top of the "C" ??


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Originally Posted by Restrorob View Post
This is the area where most wheel interference occurs, A little grinding on the lips both front and back should solve the issue.


Perfect illustration! What do you think? Will that effect strength to an unsafe matter?

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Originally Posted by 87chevy.com View Post
be aware that that lip gives the arm strength... I cant remeber how much I grinded off to get my wheels to fit... needless to say after about 3 months, the arm failed right at the ball joint (up and down motion kept bending the arm since there is no reinforcement..) and when it broke, it put the wheel in the fender and the truck in a gardrail on the freeway... so be smart about how much you grind off.
clint


Your kidding!? dud im sorry to hear that, how much metal did you remove??


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Originally Posted by GMC Guy View Post
x2! same happened to me, except i caught it before some catastrophic occurred.


WOW!! now im kinda nervous.

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Originally Posted by GVazquez View Post
just put a 1/4" spacer on it problem solved.../thread


See thats what i thought, will that really work?

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Originally Posted by lolife99 View Post
I've been trimming a-arms for 25+ years.
Never had one fail.


See thats what i thought too, whats the most metal have u removed???

THANKS EVERYONE !!
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