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6twenty5 · 01-17-2013, 04:20 AM

I have recently put the CPP Tubular Cross-arms, 3" coils and disc brakes on the front of my 64. The spindles are the stock height. Issue I am running into is the bump-stop is half an inch from the spring pocket. Any thoughts? Cut it, remove it, get a pancake stop....

Any help is appreciated.

**lolife99** · 01-17-2013, 05:02 AM

I would just cut down the CPP bumpstop.
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chevy_mike · 01-17-2013, 11:24 AM

Yep, when I had 3" springs with stock arms, I was about 3/4" away without bump stops. IMHO, 3" springs are too low. I swapped to 1" springs and 2" dropped spindles and it rode SOOOO much better.

**Captainfab** · 01-18-2013, 12:40 AM

I agree /\ /\ /\

Dropped spindles and maybe a stock or 1" spring would have been a better choice, IMO

6twenty5 · 01-18-2013, 12:53 AM

Hindsight... I bought the springs well before I had decided to do brakes and spindles. It's all installed now, can't do much with them.
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01-17-2013, 04:20 AM	#1
6twenty5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 49	New Suspension Installed and I have an issue... I have recently put the CPP Tubular Cross-arms, 3" coils and disc brakes on the front of my 64. The spindles are the stock height. Issue I am running into is the bump-stop is half an inch from the spring pocket. Any thoughts? Cut it, remove it, get a pancake stop.... Any help is appreciated. Attached Images __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 SWB Fort Worth, TX Last edited by 6twenty5; 01-17-2013 at 04:21 AM. Reason: Better Verbage

01-17-2013, 05:02 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: New Suspension Installed and I have an issue... I would just cut down the CPP bumpstop. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-17-2013, 11:24 AM	#3
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: New Suspension Installed and I have an issue... Yep, when I had 3" springs with stock arms, I was about 3/4" away without bump stops. IMHO, 3" springs are too low. I swapped to 1" springs and 2" dropped spindles and it rode SOOOO much better. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

01-18-2013, 12:40 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: New Suspension Installed and I have an issue... I agree /\ /\ /\ Dropped spindles and maybe a stock or 1" spring would have been a better choice, IMO __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-18-2013, 12:53 AM	#5
6twenty5 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 49	Re: New Suspension Installed and I have an issue... Hindsight... I bought the springs well before I had decided to do brakes and spindles. It's all installed now, can't do much with them. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1964 Chevrolet C-10 SWB Fort Worth, TX

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