DJM 3" drop spindles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68laydout · 02-26-2008, 11:29 PM

They have two different versions for the 73-87. A 1" rotor version for $272 or the 1.25" rotor version for $229 at Summit.

My brain says go for the 1.25"s because of cost but I'm not sure if this is going to cause any clearance problems, etc. I dont mind spending the extra for the 1" if needed. I running these on a 68' with 18x8 coys up front. Anyone have experience with these? Thanks!

hotrodhomi · 02-27-2008, 12:34 AM

what size is your rotor? I would go with that size unless you plan to upgrade.

68laydout · 02-27-2008, 02:05 AM

I planned on getting all new rotors/calipers to do the disc conv. Are the 1.25" for 3/4?

gringoloco · 02-27-2008, 03:32 AM

1.25" were standard until around '81 or so- then 1.25" became HD and 1" was the standard light duty rotor. Get the 1.25" if you're starting from scratch.

SCOTI · 02-27-2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

1.25" were standard until around '81 or so- then 1.25" became HD and 1" was the standard light duty rotor. Get the 1.25" if you're starting from scratch.

Agreed.

68burb · 02-27-2008, 06:23 AM

i'm going with 1.25's, that way you can run 6 lugs up front.

68laydout · 02-27-2008, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 68burb

i'm going with 1.25's, that way you can run 6 lugs up front.

You cant run 6 on the 1"?

gringoloco · 02-27-2008, 08:31 AM

No one makes a 1" 6-lug rotor that I'm aware of...

Slmd92DIME · 02-27-2008, 08:51 AM

I have the 1.25 on my 65... I think you may have the prices backwards though... i am pretty sure the ones for the 1.25 are the more expensive spindles..

68laydout · 02-27-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Slmd92DIME

I have the 1.25 on my 65... I think you may have the prices backwards though... i am pretty sure the ones for the 1.25 are the more expensive spindles..

$229.95 for the 1.25", You would think it was the other way around.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

snacob14 · 02-27-2008, 06:55 PM

how are you getting these to fit your truck. Is your truck a 67-72? I'd love to be able to get that little extra drop

hotrodhomi · 02-27-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by snacob14

how are you getting these to fit your truck. Is your truck a 67-72? I'd love to be able to get that little extra drop

You can change the control arms or you can get different ball joints and use the newer style tie rod ends.

68laydout · 02-28-2008, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

You can change the control arms or you can get different ball joints and use the newer style tie rod ends.

Yup, and I'm going the balljoint and tie rod route. I figured it was worth going with the 73+ for the extra .5" drop and parts also seem to be cheaper than the 67-72 stuff. I'm going to piece my front discs together from a 77 donor and the local parts store.

Slmd92DIME · 02-27-2008, 09:10 PM

Make sure that you specify which ones very clearly to Summit. I ordered what I thought were the correct ones and they came to the house and were wrong... I sent them back and had to pay for shipping both ways... sucked but they claim it was my fault. Just make sure you specify very specifically which rotors youhave. Now that I think about it mine are the 1"

02-26-2008, 11:29 PM	#1
68laydout Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 311	DJM 3" drop spindles? They have two different versions for the 73-87. A 1" rotor version for $272 or the 1.25" rotor version for $229 at Summit. My brain says go for the 1.25"s because of cost but I'm not sure if this is going to cause any clearance problems, etc. I dont mind spending the extra for the 1" if needed. I running these on a 68' with 18x8 coys up front. Anyone have experience with these? Thanks! Last edited by 68laydout; 02-27-2008 at 12:10 AM.

02-27-2008, 12:34 AM	#2
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: DJM 3" drop spindles? what size is your rotor? I would go with that size unless you plan to upgrade. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

02-27-2008, 02:05 AM	#3
68laydout Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Frisco Tx Posts: 311	Re: DJM 3" drop spindles? I planned on getting all new rotors/calipers to do the disc conv. Are the 1.25" for 3/4?

02-27-2008, 03:32 AM	#4
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: DJM 3" drop spindles? 1.25" were standard until around '81 or so- then 1.25" became HD and 1" was the standard light duty rotor. Get the 1.25" if you're starting from scratch. __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-27-2008, 06:23 AM	#6
68burb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 78	Re: DJM 3" drop spindles? i'm going with 1.25's, that way you can run 6 lugs up front. __________________ 1968 K10 burb- on it's way to being C10 sporting a 454 th400 and LTZ 20's 1995 K2500 Burb as daily driver 350 with 193K miles 1994 K1500 Silverado ECSB building a TBI 350 for it 330 horse

02-27-2008, 08:31 AM	#8
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: DJM 3" drop spindles? No one makes a 1" 6-lug rotor that I'm aware of... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

02-27-2008, 08:51 AM	#9
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: DJM 3" drop spindles? I have the 1.25 on my 65... I think you may have the prices backwards though... i am pretty sure the ones for the 1.25 are the more expensive spindles.. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV

02-27-2008, 06:55 PM	#11
snacob14 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desoto, MO Posts: 225	Re: DJM 3" drop spindles? how are you getting these to fit your truck. Is your truck a 67-72? I'd love to be able to get that little extra drop

02-27-2008, 09:10 PM	#14
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: DJM 3" drop spindles? Make sure that you specify which ones very clearly to Summit. I ordered what I thought were the correct ones and they came to the house and were wrong... I sent them back and had to pay for shipping both ways... sucked but they claim it was my fault. Just make sure you specify very specifically which rotors youhave. Now that I think about it mine are the 1" __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV



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