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1971 Cheyenne · 11-02-2002, 11:49 PM

Hey,

I am considering dropping my 71 C10 and am looking at early classic industries' dropping packages. What are the adavntages of dropping with spindles instead of the lowered springs? I would be doing 2 inches with the springs or 2.5 with the spindles. i am pretty sure i am going to drop 4 inches in back.

thanks to all

crazy longhorn · 11-03-2002, 12:03 AM

The spindles will give better front end geometry than a drop spring. I have a 3" drop on a spring , & it doesnt ride/handle bad, but the ball joints have some wild angles. that cant be good for parts. also, you may be running a more expensive shock with a drop spring. with the cost of the spring & shock you could well justify the spindle price IMO. good luck.....crazy AL

1971 Cheyenne · 11-03-2002, 12:05 AM

thanks,

What about ease of putting in?

crazy longhorn · 11-03-2002, 01:09 AM

Spindles arent bad to do, just peel all the brake parts & rotors,& loosen the nuts on the balljoints then rap the knuckles sharp with a brass hammer(side shot, where the pin goes through). You will probably need a separator fork for the tie rod ends, & it would be a good time to think about balljoints/tierod ends if they are original, & repack wheel bearings/inspect brake pads. good luck.....crazy AL

ChevLoRay · 11-03-2002, 12:52 PM

I have their products on my '69. You can't beat them. They use AC/Delco, Raybestos, etc., so parts are all available locally. Their spindles will fit using your stock tie rod ends, etc. Since your truck already has discs, your conversion is a "no-brainer", so to speak.

I did a lot of other work, i.e., new ball joints, center link, idler arm, upper/lower control arm bushings and shafts, springs, shocks, so my truck really drives like a new one. I used the stock height springs on the front, but lowered the rear with their 4-inch lowering springs, and adjustable track bar with new shocks (shorter).

I recommend them. The folks at their facility are very helpful and will answer all of your questions.

1971 Cheyenne · 11-03-2002, 02:33 PM

Thanks for all the replys. does anyone have any pics of their LWB with the 2.5/4 drop? I'm looking for a drop to make it look less like a grandpa truck but not enough to make it look "slammed".

my new 72 · 11-03-2002, 04:07 PM

Here is mine with a 2.5/4 drop.

1971 Cheyenne · 11-03-2002, 07:55 PM

Thanks mynew72 for the pic.
Thats exactly the drop i want! It makes it look almost exactly leveled out, instead of the back end stickin up ^

thanks again

any others?

**72 Super** · 11-03-2002, 08:42 PM

here is mine although it is 3/5 inch drop.

11-02-2002, 11:49 PM	#1
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Dropping- coils or spindles? Hey, I am considering dropping my 71 C10 and am looking at early classic industries' dropping packages. What are the adavntages of dropping with spindles instead of the lowered springs? I would be doing 2 inches with the springs or 2.5 with the spindles. i am pretty sure i am going to drop 4 inches in back. thanks to all __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

11-03-2002, 12:05 AM	#3
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	thanks, What about ease of putting in? __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

11-03-2002, 12:52 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	I have their products on my '69. You can't beat them. They use AC/Delco, Raybestos, etc., so parts are all available locally. Their spindles will fit using your stock tie rod ends, etc. Since your truck already has discs, your conversion is a "no-brainer", so to speak. I did a lot of other work, i.e., new ball joints, center link, idler arm, upper/lower control arm bushings and shafts, springs, shocks, so my truck really drives like a new one. I used the stock height springs on the front, but lowered the rear with their 4-inch lowering springs, and adjustable track bar with new shocks (shorter). I recommend them. The folks at their facility are very helpful and will answer all of your questions. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-03-2002, 02:33 PM	#6
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Thanks for all the replys. does anyone have any pics of their LWB with the 2.5/4 drop? I'm looking for a drop to make it look less like a grandpa truck but not enough to make it look "slammed". __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

11-03-2002, 04:07 PM	#7
my new 72 faster, faster, faster Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Houston ,Texas ,USA Posts: 1,354	Here is mine with a 2.5/4 drop. __________________ I'm going to Law School, wanna debate? It's good practice.

11-03-2002, 12:03 AM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	The spindles will give better front end geometry than a drop spring. I have a 3" drop on a spring , & it doesnt ride/handle bad, but the ball joints have some wild angles. that cant be good for parts. also, you may be running a more expensive shock with a drop spring. with the cost of the spring & shock you could well justify the spindle price IMO. good luck.....crazy AL

11-03-2002, 01:09 AM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	Spindles arent bad to do, just peel all the brake parts & rotors,& loosen the nuts on the balljoints then rap the knuckles sharp with a brass hammer(side shot, where the pin goes through). You will probably need a separator fork for the tie rod ends, & it would be a good time to think about balljoints/tierod ends if they are original, & repack wheel bearings/inspect brake pads. good luck.....crazy AL

11-03-2002, 07:55 PM	#8
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Thanks mynew72 for the pic. Thats exactly the drop i want! It makes it look almost exactly leveled out, instead of the back end stickin up ^ thanks again any others? __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

11-03-2002, 08:42 PM	#9
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,693	here is mine although it is 3/5 inch drop. Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

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