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MrMilks · 06-28-2013, 02:15 PM

So I know that if you lower the front suspension with drop coils 2 inches or more you should buy drop shocks. But do you have to get drop shocks if you use lowering spindles?
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**lolife99** · 06-28-2013, 02:19 PM

no.

S10Fan · 06-28-2013, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

no.

x2

rockdogg · 06-28-2013, 04:14 PM

ok got a drop question for the board, I have a 83 c10 frame 2" drop springs 2.5" drop spindle are there any modifications to the steering linkage needed?

**lolife99** · 06-28-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rockdogg

ok got a drop question for the board, I have a 83 c10 frame 2" drop springs 2.5" drop spindle are there any modifications to the steering linkage needed?

no.

DREAMER1 · 06-28-2013, 07:32 PM

X2...no.
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rockdogg · 06-28-2013, 08:39 PM

thanks guys, it was 9 months ago that I stripped the frame; and starting to put it back together this week, in which case I have misplaced many bolts and such. I goofed around with it enough today and got the steering remounted. and yes, that is a '56 body that I'm putting on an '83 C10 frame.

bigd65 · 06-29-2013, 09:34 AM

I like that, OLD TRUCK drive like a newer truck
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rockdogg · 06-29-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bigd65

I like that, OLD TRUCK drive like a newer truck
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thanks BigD, I purchased this truck as is in the avatar for my wife, we drove it for a few yrs; she wasn't comfortable driving the truck with manual steering and manual drum brakes with a caddy 500ci motor. which started the resurrection of the upgrade plans; my original plan was piecing a '69 Camaro sub-frame in the front to get what I needed, then came across "EZ-swap" which is a company and offers a lot of info on swapping different older yrs with newer frame to get the newer/safer technology imported into your older looking ride.

naphtali5725 · 06-29-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rockdogg

thanks guys, it was 9 months ago that I stripped the frame; and starting to put it back together this week, in which case I have misplaced many bolts and such. I goofed around with it enough today and got the steering remounted. and yes, that is a '56 body that I'm putting on an '83 C10 frame.

sweeet!

bigd65 · 06-29-2013, 09:10 PM

Probably could have gotten just a drop member from PORTERBUILT, but then you would not have the fun of swapping the frame... EXCELLANT work !!!!
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Damon23 · 06-29-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MrMilks

So I know that if you lower the front suspension with drop coils 2 inches or more you should buy drop shocks. But do you have to get drop shocks if you use lowering spindles?
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I did the 2.5 drop spindles from Western Chassis and now my truck is super bouncy up front. I exposed either worn springs or shocks. Either way it was not as bouncy before the drop. I thought I needed drop shocks.

rockdogg · 06-30-2013, 09:00 AM

thanks guys for all the positive comments, here's a pic from the side with the steering back on.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1372597090

06-28-2013, 02:15 PM	#1
MrMilks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 42	Drop Spindle So I know that if you lower the front suspension with drop coils 2 inches or more you should buy drop shocks. But do you have to get drop shocks if you use lowering spindles? Posted via Mobile Device __________________

06-28-2013, 02:19 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: Drop Spindle no. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-28-2013, 04:14 PM	#4
rockdogg Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chesterfield,MI Posts: 40	Re: Drop Spindle ok got a drop question for the board, I have a 83 c10 frame 2" drop springs 2.5" drop spindle are there any modifications to the steering linkage needed?

06-28-2013, 07:32 PM	#6
DREAMER1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: baytown, texas Posts: 310	Re: Drop Spindle X2...no. Posted via Mobile Device

06-28-2013, 08:39 PM	#7
rockdogg Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chesterfield,MI Posts: 40	Re: Drop Spindle thanks guys, it was 9 months ago that I stripped the frame; and starting to put it back together this week, in which case I have misplaced many bolts and such. I goofed around with it enough today and got the steering remounted. and yes, that is a '56 body that I'm putting on an '83 C10 frame. Last edited by rockdogg; 06-28-2013 at 08:56 PM. Reason: added photo

06-29-2013, 09:34 AM	#8
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,938	Re: Drop Spindle I like that, OLD TRUCK drive like a newer truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2024 Silverado Z71 PPV 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2018 Buick Enclave (Wifes)

06-29-2013, 09:10 PM	#11
bigd65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Clute, TX. Posts: 1,938	Re: Drop Spindle Probably could have gotten just a drop member from PORTERBUILT, but then you would not have the fun of swapping the frame... EXCELLANT work !!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2024 Silverado Z71 PPV 1972 Chevy Monte Carlo 2018 Buick Enclave (Wifes)

06-30-2013, 09:00 AM	#13
rockdogg Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chesterfield,MI Posts: 40	Re: Drop Spindle thanks guys for all the positive comments, here's a pic from the side with the steering back on. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1372597090 Attached Images



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