67-72 Drop Spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slow72 · 03-23-2009, 04:22 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some 3' drop spindles for my 72 GMC LWB with disc brakes. Does someone make these? Or do i need to get 73-87 spindles and change ball joints and outer tie rods?

As an added issue i'm in Canada so shipping from places like summit would kill me. Thanks for your help!

au03z71 · 03-23-2009, 04:40 PM

I've only seen 2.5" drop spindles... They might make a 3" but I don't know where.

*Shane* · 03-23-2009, 04:55 PM

You can use '73 and up and they are available in a 3" drop ... but you will have to change the ball joints and tie-rod ends.

**N2TRUX** · 03-23-2009, 11:27 PM

Shane is correct. To add to that, keep in mind 3" spindles will cause conflicts if you plan to run 15" wheels "in most cases".

slow72 · 03-24-2009, 07:00 PM

Is that because the rim will rub the lower ball joint?

SO what's the easiest way in your opinions to get a 5"-7" static drop? Keeping in mind i've got leafs in the rear and i can use a flip kit (5") and lowering shackles (2").

gintaras · 03-24-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slow72

Is that because the rim will rub the lower ball joint?

SO what's the easiest way in your opinions to get a 5"-7" static drop? Keeping in mind i've got leafs in the rear and i can use a flip kit (5") and lowering shackles (2").

I have the same questions, I started a post on this page, but no replies yet.. I guess you just answered my question about the rear though.. I have coil springs in the rear

7two · 03-25-2009, 05:51 PM

Belltech offers a 3" spindle for your 72. Like stated you will need a 16" wheel to clear lower control arm. I have the spindles on my 72

**N2TRUX** · 03-25-2009, 11:20 PM

Using "some" 3" spindles and certain 15" wheels, you will have problems with the rims hitting the A-arms.

It has been discussed that narrow 15 Rallies don't cause a problem, and certain spindles are more prone to rub than others.

This usually only causes a problem at hard left or hard right turns. You can mod your A-arms to clear, or add an adjustable steering stop.

The best solution I have found is a large diameter wheel...

SCOTI · 03-26-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Using "some" 3" spindles and certain 15" wheels, you will have problems with the rims hitting the A-arms.

It has been discussed that narrow 15 Rallies don't cause a problem, and certain spindles are more prone to rub than others.

This usually only causes a problem at hard left or hard right turns. You can mod your A-arms to clear, or add an adjustable steering stop.

The best solution I have found is a large diameter wheel...

The 'outer' lip area of the lower a-arm directly adjacent to the BJ area does need to be trimmed for clearance (the wheel weights will hit). Other than that they fit.

slow72 · 03-26-2009, 05:06 PM

Well i was hoping to keep my 15x8 rally wheels so i guess 3" spindles are out. Maybe 2.5" spindles and a 2" spring? Or DJM makes a lower control arm that will lower it 3". How do drop springs ride?

SevenOne · 03-27-2009, 02:16 PM

"(the wheel weights will hit)"

Flat stick-on weights that go on the inner side of wheel might help out in that situation.Hope it helps

SCOTI · 03-27-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SevenOne

"(the wheel weights will hit)"

Flat stick-on weights that go on the inner side of wheel might help out in that situation.Hope it helps

The wheel still rubs the a-arm which is not desirable IMO so the a-arm lip requires trimming.

Ont67shortbox · 03-27-2009, 02:21 PM

I have the ECE 2 1/2 drop spindles and 2 inch drop springs and have clearance on my 15x7 rallys if that helps any

03-23-2009, 04:22 PM	#1
slow72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Posts: 43	67-72 Drop Spindles Hey everyone, I'm looking for some 3' drop spindles for my 72 GMC LWB with disc brakes. Does someone make these? Or do i need to get 73-87 spindles and change ball joints and outer tie rods? As an added issue i'm in Canada so shipping from places like summit would kill me. Thanks for your help! __________________ 1972 GMC LWB, 250, 4sp 2010 GMC Sierra 6.6 CCSB

03-23-2009, 04:40 PM	#2
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: 67-72 Drop Spindles I've only seen 2.5" drop spindles... They might make a 3" but I don't know where.

03-23-2009, 04:55 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 67-72 Drop Spindles You can use '73 and up and they are available in a 3" drop ... but you will have to change the ball joints and tie-rod ends.

03-23-2009, 11:27 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 67-72 Drop Spindles Shane is correct. To add to that, keep in mind 3" spindles will cause conflicts if you plan to run 15" wheels "in most cases". __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-24-2009, 07:00 PM	#5
slow72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Posts: 43	Re: 67-72 Drop Spindles Is that because the rim will rub the lower ball joint? SO what's the easiest way in your opinions to get a 5"-7" static drop? Keeping in mind i've got leafs in the rear and i can use a flip kit (5") and lowering shackles (2"). __________________ 1972 GMC LWB, 250, 4sp 2010 GMC Sierra 6.6 CCSB

03-25-2009, 05:51 PM	#7
7two Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 1	Re: 67-72 Drop Spindles Belltech offers a 3" spindle for your 72. Like stated you will need a 16" wheel to clear lower control arm. I have the spindles on my 72

03-25-2009, 11:20 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: 67-72 Drop Spindles Using "some" 3" spindles and certain 15" wheels, you will have problems with the rims hitting the A-arms. It has been discussed that narrow 15 Rallies don't cause a problem, and certain spindles are more prone to rub than others. This usually only causes a problem at hard left or hard right turns. You can mod your A-arms to clear, or add an adjustable steering stop. The best solution I have found is a large diameter wheel... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-26-2009, 05:06 PM	#10
slow72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Posts: 43	Re: 67-72 Drop Spindles Well i was hoping to keep my 15x8 rally wheels so i guess 3" spindles are out. Maybe 2.5" spindles and a 2" spring? Or DJM makes a lower control arm that will lower it 3". How do drop springs ride? __________________ 1972 GMC LWB, 250, 4sp 2010 GMC Sierra 6.6 CCSB

03-27-2009, 02:16 PM	#11
SevenOne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tampa,Fl Posts: 82	Re: 67-72 Drop Spindles "(the wheel weights will hit)" Flat stick-on weights that go on the inner side of wheel might help out in that situation.Hope it helps Last edited by SevenOne; 03-27-2009 at 02:17 PM.

03-27-2009, 02:21 PM	#13
Ont67shortbox Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 279	Re: 67-72 Drop Spindles I have the ECE 2 1/2 drop spindles and 2 inch drop springs and have clearance on my 15x7 rallys if that helps any

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