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olblue81 · 07-10-2009, 10:51 AM

This has probably been covered like a hundred times in the past, so sorry if this is a repeat. I didn't come up with anything by searching.

Just wondering if a 2.5" or 3" drop spindle will fit inside a stock 15" rally wheel.

I'd like to lower my truck some to get it out of the clouds, but I have no future plans of air bags.

glock35ipsc · 07-10-2009, 11:36 AM

2.5" will be fine, but I have heard the 3" might lead to some rubbing issues. I've ran the 2.5" with rallys myself, but not the 3", so hopefully someone else will chime in soon.

Nice truck BTW, I love the color!

olblue81 · 07-10-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

2.5" will be fine, but I have heard the 3" might lead to some rubbing issues. I've ran the 2.5" with rallys myself, but not the 3", so hopefully someone else will chime in soon.

Nice truck BTW, I love the color!

Thanks!

hessian18 · 07-10-2009, 12:00 PM

Killer truck !

From what I have read around with a 3'' spindle you will have to "relief" or "grind" the lower a-arm to clear the rim (at full lock )and possibly take some off the top of the caliper to clear the rim.

I totally dig the truck, My truck is a 81 long bed and I call it ol blue too !!

Im still hunting for a sport bumper to replace my step like yours

**lolife99** · 07-10-2009, 12:11 PM

4 inch backspace on the wheel is the issue.
I have used 2.5" and 3" drop spindles,... and if the wheel has a 4" backspace you will need to do some clearancing on the lower control arm around the ball joint area.
It's not a big deal.

hessian18 · 07-10-2009, 12:21 PM

Great information lolife

I may drop mine soon if $$ permits ( and the ole lady ) ahahaha

LiveAnimals · 07-10-2009, 12:51 PM

I'm running DJM 3" drop spindles w/8" rallys all around. I had to smooth out the top of the spindle because it rubbed. All in all they look great and there was very little mod to get them just right. All I used was a angle die grinder and a carbide bit.

hessian18 · 07-10-2009, 01:30 PM

Have a picture of you truck liveanimal ??

flamingbig10 · 07-10-2009, 01:38 PM

My wheels have 4 1/4 back spacing with 3" djm spindles and I just had to grind a little off the brake caliper ear

jasonblinn · 07-10-2009, 03:48 PM

i just put 3'' drop spindles on my 1986 with rally wheels and had to grind the spindles,not much only about 1/8.wish the company i bought them from wouldve told me they wouldnt work with 15s

evan · 07-10-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasonblinn

i just put 3'' drop spindles on my 1986 with rally wheels and had to grind the spindles,not much only about 1/8.wish the company i bought them from wouldve told me they wouldnt work with 15s

What brand?

jasonblinn · 07-10-2009, 03:53 PM

springtech..got them off ebay

olblue81 · 07-10-2009, 09:05 PM

Thanks for the input everyone. By the looks of it a 2.5" spindle just clears and a 3" requires some grinding.

**Already Gone** · 07-11-2009, 07:22 AM

If I used a 2 1/2 inch dropped spindle and 1" lower spring will 15 x 8 rallys rub on my 72?

boatpuller · 07-11-2009, 08:48 AM

my 3 inch drop spindles with a 1 inch coil rubbed pretty bad on stock rallies.thats why i ended up with 17's.i had to grind more than the lip.the area around the bottom ball joint was hitting.

moneyeater · 07-11-2009, 09:14 AM

I cant even tell if i have a 2.5 or 3 inch spindle.They are from belltech.
i had to grind of the lip of the lower a arm.the wheels rubbed at full lock but i haven´t rallies i have eagle 589 s.
Volker

LiveAnimals · 07-12-2009, 10:41 PM

3" DJM Spindles
Western Chassic Flip Kit
8" Rallys 275/60 15 - rear
255/60 15 - front

**N2TRUX** · 09-07-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by moneyeater

I cant even tell if i have a 2.5 or 3 inch spindle.They are from belltech....
Volker

Belltech is 3"

olblue81- If you don't mind doing a little extra work to make them clear, the 3" spindle is the way to go. It's much better to have spindle drop where you can rather than spring drop. The spindle will on effect the ride, whereas the shorter the spring the stiffer it becomes.

Besides, you will want more later....

silvereagle07 · 09-07-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Belltech is 3"

olblue81- If you don't mind doing a little extra work to make them clear, the 3" spindle is the way to go. It's much better to have spindle drop where you can rather than spring drop. The spindle will on effect the ride, whereas the shorter the spring the stiffer it becomes.

Besides, you will want more later....

Driveway Dreams · 07-12-2009, 11:04 PM

I have 3" spindles, and 2.5" springs. Running the stock rally wheels with 245/60/15 tires. And I had some rubbing on the spindle but it only needs to be knocked down a tiny bit. I worried about it at first but...have no fear, if 3" is the drop you want, grind the spindles to clear the wheels. You will be fine. Here is a couple I took today next to a wheat field. Hope this helps you decision.

joe1982 · 09-07-2009, 06:21 PM

more input on your tire and wheel combo please?????

Driveway Dreams · 09-07-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by joe1982

more input on your tire and wheel combo please?????

Did you want more info on my set up? If that's what you wanted, here you go. It is a stock set of wheels. I have 245/60/15 Cooper Cobra tires.

joe1982 · 09-08-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Driveway Dreams

Did you want more info on my set up? If that's what you wanted, here you go. It is a stock set of wheels. I have 245/60/15 Cooper Cobra tires.

sorry about that man, what drop do you have? are those 15x8 all the way around??

**nlped** · 09-08-2009, 09:29 AM

I used a 2.5" McGaughy's spindle and a 1" drop Belltech coil spring that I actually cut a 1/2 a coil off of to set the front down where I wanted it. It is just a flip in the rear. I am running 15x8 Rally's w/ 255/70r15's all the way around with absolutely no rubbing. Oh, BTW, it rides great!!!

quadracer812 · 09-23-2009, 11:34 AM

anybody have any clearing issues with a 7 inch rim on 3 inch spindles?

07-10-2009, 10:51 AM	#1
olblue81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 189	drop spindles and rally wheels This has probably been covered like a hundred times in the past, so sorry if this is a repeat. I didn't come up with anything by searching. Just wondering if a 2.5" or 3" drop spindle will fit inside a stock 15" rally wheel. I'd like to lower my truck some to get it out of the clouds, but I have no future plans of air bags. __________________ Stu- 1981 GMC Sierra Classic LWB 355- original 2 bolt block, 10.2:1, vortec heads, Comp XE268 cam, built by self in 1992 700R4-2000 stall with lockup, shift kit, Corvette servo 3.07 open diff- I need a 3.73 posi! 2nd owner since 1986 - 388,000 km and counting. 100k by the first owner and the rest by me.

07-10-2009, 11:36 AM	#2
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels 2.5" will be fine, but I have heard the 3" might lead to some rubbing issues. I've ran the 2.5" with rallys myself, but not the 3", so hopefully someone else will chime in soon. Nice truck BTW, I love the color! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 07-10-2009 at 11:36 AM.

07-10-2009, 12:00 PM	#4
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels Killer truck ! From what I have read around with a 3'' spindle you will have to "relief" or "grind" the lower a-arm to clear the rim (at full lock )and possibly take some off the top of the caliper to clear the rim. I totally dig the truck, My truck is a 81 long bed and I call it ol blue too !! Im still hunting for a sport bumper to replace my step like yours __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon... Last edited by hessian18; 07-10-2009 at 12:01 PM.

07-10-2009, 12:11 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels 4 inch backspace on the wheel is the issue. I have used 2.5" and 3" drop spindles,... and if the wheel has a 4" backspace you will need to do some clearancing on the lower control arm around the ball joint area. It's not a big deal. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 07-10-2009 at 12:12 PM.

07-10-2009, 12:21 PM	#6
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels Great information lolife I may drop mine soon if $$ permits ( and the ole lady ) ahahaha __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

07-10-2009, 12:51 PM	#7
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels I'm running DJM 3" drop spindles w/8" rallys all around. I had to smooth out the top of the spindle because it rubbed. All in all they look great and there was very little mod to get them just right. All I used was a angle die grinder and a carbide bit. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

07-10-2009, 01:30 PM	#8
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels Have a picture of you truck liveanimal ?? __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon...

07-10-2009, 01:38 PM	#9
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels My wheels have 4 1/4 back spacing with 3" djm spindles and I just had to grind a little off the brake caliper ear __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

07-10-2009, 03:48 PM	#10
jasonblinn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nova scotia Posts: 14	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels i just put 3'' drop spindles on my 1986 with rally wheels and had to grind the spindles,not much only about 1/8.wish the company i bought them from wouldve told me they wouldnt work with 15s

07-10-2009, 03:53 PM	#12
jasonblinn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nova scotia Posts: 14	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels springtech..got them off ebay

07-10-2009, 09:05 PM	#13
olblue81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 189	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels Thanks for the input everyone. By the looks of it a 2.5" spindle just clears and a 3" requires some grinding. __________________ Stu- 1981 GMC Sierra Classic LWB 355- original 2 bolt block, 10.2:1, vortec heads, Comp XE268 cam, built by self in 1992 700R4-2000 stall with lockup, shift kit, Corvette servo 3.07 open diff- I need a 3.73 posi! 2nd owner since 1986 - 388,000 km and counting. 100k by the first owner and the rest by me.

07-11-2009, 07:22 AM	#14
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,143	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels If I used a 2 1/2 inch dropped spindle and 1" lower spring will 15 x 8 rallys rub on my 72? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

07-11-2009, 08:48 AM	#15
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels my 3 inch drop spindles with a 1 inch coil rubbed pretty bad on stock rallies.thats why i ended up with 17's.i had to grind more than the lip.the area around the bottom ball joint was hitting. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

07-11-2009, 09:14 AM	#16
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels I cant even tell if i have a 2.5 or 3 inch spindle.They are from belltech. i had to grind of the lip of the lower a arm.the wheels rubbed at full lock but i haven´t rallies i have eagle 589 s. Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

07-12-2009, 10:41 PM	#17
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels 3" DJM Spindles Western Chassic Flip Kit 8" Rallys 275/60 15 - rear 255/60 15 - front __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD



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07-12-2009, 11:04 PM	#20
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels I have 3" spindles, and 2.5" springs. Running the stock rally wheels with 245/60/15 tires. And I had some rubbing on the spindle but it only needs to be knocked down a tiny bit. I worried about it at first but...have no fear, if 3" is the drop you want, grind the spindles to clear the wheels. You will be fine. Here is a couple I took today next to a wheat field. Hope this helps you decision. Attached Images __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

09-07-2009, 06:21 PM	#21
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09-08-2009, 09:29 AM	#24
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels I used a 2.5" McGaughy's spindle and a 1" drop Belltech coil spring that I actually cut a 1/2 a coil off of to set the front down where I wanted it. It is just a flip in the rear. I am running 15x8 Rally's w/ 255/70r15's all the way around with absolutely no rubbing. Oh, BTW, it rides great!!! Attached Images __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha Last edited by nlped; 09-08-2009 at 09:30 AM.

09-23-2009, 11:34 AM	#25
quadracer812 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: greeley co Posts: 21	Re: drop spindles and rally wheels anybody have any clearing issues with a 7 inch rim on 3 inch spindles?

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