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Are there any differences between 71 and 72
model spindles? I have a '71 and the pass-side spindle looks to be worn on the outer bearing race, looks like the nut was left a little too loose and the bearing seat spun. I have access to some '72 model spindles, Can I use them? On the flip side, I can get news ones with a 2.5" drop on the front...which that would be the absolute max for me ( I really dont care much for the lowered look ) but doing that will require lowering the back some. I have coils, so if I go the drop spindle, is 4" drop in the rear too much? Can I still use the stock track-arm, or will it need to be relocated as well? Then I assume different shocks...I dont mind doing the work -or- spending the bucks....Just need to know. My thinking is, if I lower it the 2.5"/4.0" it will handle a little better...I already have a 1-1/4" front sway bar and urathane bushings I am currently going thru the front end...and of course, now is the time to do it RIGHT,,, cause its turning out to be alot of work. Any thoughts welcome, I needs assistance.. ------------------ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73 See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich
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Sounds like a good idea to me. If you go to low its just not good for hauling anything and isnt that what trucks are for. I think a 2.5"-3" would be even better.
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My beater is lowered 5/7 & I pull an 18' car hauler(loaded w/a rolling swb chassis) w/no probs so 2.5/4 should work pretty good w/no capacity issues.
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Well with the stock height...I was gonna put
on P255/70R15 on 15x8 OEM ralley rims, but if I lower it 2.5"/4.0" (front/rear)...what size tires would look 'correct' I will put the same size all the way around, I just like that look the best. Any body have a side profile of their truck with a 2/4 drop, I would really like to see it. Thanks! ------------------ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73 See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich
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That size tire(29") should work w/no prob. I've got 215-75-15's(27.75) on 6.5" rallies & even w/it being lowered 5" in front I only rub when I hit a speed bump or big dip in the road going too fast(once or twice in 2yrs). That combo should fill those wheelwells up nicely. Check w/Early Classics on the home page as they should have profile pics of a 2/4 drop.
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Your pan hard bar will probably bo ok, however, it will off set the rear just a little. You might have rubbing problems on one side if you go with rel wide tires and when loaded.
I think Early Classics has an adjustable one. The '72 and '72 spindles are the same if you decide to keep it stock. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio |
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