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03-24-2007, 07:57 AM | #1 |
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drop spindles or springs
I am going to install a 2/4 drop in my 72 half ton with a 400sbc. I have been researching the options and have found that ECE sells a 2.5 inch drop spindle that eliminate the "harsh ride and alignment problems common with other forms of lowering". Is the added expense of the drop spindles worth it compared to the 2 drop springs? Thanks.
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03-24-2007, 09:34 AM | #2 |
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Re: drop spindles or springs
Not for 2 inches, you'll never notice the change in ride with a set of 2 inch springs.
Save your money. I'd buy the Summit brand drop springs. They are cheapest and actually "Ground Force" brand. I've run them many times over the years.
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03-24-2007, 11:28 AM | #3 |
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Re: drop spindles or springs
As someone with 30 years experience in alignment, I'm really big into maintaining suspension geometry. For that reason I went with the 2.5" spindles from ECE. They're excellent pieces. I originally bought a set from Classic Parts of America, who in-turn bought them from Classic Performance Products. Stay away from them. The parts have a design flaw that prevented me from being able to set the alignment. I tried to work with them to get it corrected. Besides loosing a bunch of time and hair, I was never able to work out any kind of return adjustment. I degrees, sorry.
I used the drop spindles on the front with new springs and 4 inch springs on the rear. I also added front and rear stabilizers and KYB shocks. My truck handles like a go-cart, which is what I wanted. I can hang a corner at 30 mph like it's on rails. I also wielded all the cross-members when I had the frame off, because handling was always my intent.
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03-24-2007, 11:32 AM | #4 |
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Re: drop spindles or springs
Thanks for the replies! Does the geometry get out of line enough that it is difficult to get adjusted with just 2" drop springs?
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03-24-2007, 01:03 PM | #5 |
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Re: drop spindles or springs
Not unless you have something significantly worn.
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03-24-2007, 01:25 PM | #6 |
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Re: drop spindles or springs
Springs and spindles both...once you start lowering...2" is never enough...LOL! I'm looking at mine now realizing that I am going to have to section the front cross member before I am happy.
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