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Mudslides 'r my specialty
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McGaughy Spindles? Opinions?
Hi all,
I am looking to get some lowering spindles for my '85. The 73-87 guys don't have much experience with McGaughy's and I was told to ask over here. Anyone used McGaughy spindles and/or springs? If so, would you recommend them over Western Chassis? Thanks.
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Low & Slow
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Oklahoma
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I have a pair of McGaughy's 2.5" drop spindles on my 70'. I am very happy with them. I can't say anything about Western Chassis though. Over all I would recomend McGaughy's.
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Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada
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I have western chassis they fit good no complaints just If I was to do it again I would go with McGaughy's because I would rater support a small guy.
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1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD |
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I have been working on 71 GMC 1/2 ton, lwb. frame off resto. 383 sb/350 turbo, dynomax ceramic headers, Flowmaster 50's, summit HEI, JET tuned Q-jet, BE COOL radiator, soon to be installled Vintage Air, tank in frame, painless wiring (love it but a couple minor problems), 2 1/2 in. drop front, 3 in. drop rear. THAT ENGINE IS NOW BORN AND HOWLING LOUDLY! |
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Springfield, MO
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dittos I have them I got mine from GMCPauls. They worked great.
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Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!" |
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Low & Slow
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Oklahoma
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I forgot to add that I got mine from Tim Christian. I have dealt with GMC Paul's also. Either one of these people will set you up with out pounding one to you (Unlike the local Classic shop here).
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Mudslides 'r my specialty
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Anyone have a website or phone number for GMCPauls.
I found them for $199 at McGaughy's in a truck mag. Is that about right?
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Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Austin, Texas
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Got a pair on mine. Only complaint is they did not break the sharp edges after machining.
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www.gmcpauls.com or somebody mentioned Tim Christians his is
www.christiansclassics.com I have dealt with both and are great ones to deal with.
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Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!" |
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We have them also. I have installed them on my 67 Panel Project published in our website if you would like to see them on a truck. They fit is great!! www.ClassicHeartbeat.com
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Modesto Ca.
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I got them on my truck
got them and rear drop springs from there shop in Fresno Ca.
Its a Great little shop and he really knows his stuff..... ![]() ![]()
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Re: McGaughy Spindles? Opinions?
are you talking about Timsuspensiononline.com??
He seems to be a cool guy, he's gonna be at the Pleasanton Show.... LOW PRICES I HOPE!! |
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR
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Re: McGaughy Spindles? Opinions?
We sell them also. The only ones we sell for these trucks.
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Mudslides 'r my specialty
Join Date: Dec 2003
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Re: McGaughy Spindles? Opinions?
Wow, this is an old thread.
I gave up on the dropped truck and put HD springs up front. Now my truck sits level with 31x10.5s. ![]()
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