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charx2 · 02-20-2011, 05:34 PM

I'm trying to determine if PO put spindles on, how can I tell? I can't take the wheel off because it's on bags and my tanks aren't on ATM and my jack won't go low enough to lift it up. I did measure and with 225/70/15, the middle of the wheel bearing is at 14". Trying to order some stuff but don't want to order those if I already have them. Can anyone measure for me?
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**N2TRUX** · 02-20-2011, 06:11 PM

Can you cut the wheels enough to look at the back side. Take a pic and let us look. If the axle spud is noticeably off center then its a drop spindle.

*Shane* · 02-20-2011, 07:04 PM

actually, a drop spindle will have the spud closer to the center whereas a stock spindle will have the spud towards the bottom of the spindle casting ...

drop spindle ...

stock spindle ...

charx2 · 02-20-2011, 10:22 PM

charx2 · 02-20-2011, 10:25 PM

Hope these help, thanks guys your help is very much appreciated.

bagged74 · 02-20-2011, 10:28 PM

those are drop spindles

charx2 · 02-20-2011, 10:49 PM

Really? How can you tell? I was pretty sure they were stock after seeing Shane pics.

70jnktrk · 02-20-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by charx2

Really? How can you tell? I was pretty sure they were stock after seeing Shane pics.

check out the supplied photos

Tx Firefighter · 03-03-2011, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by charx2

Really? How can you tell? I was pretty sure they were stock after seeing Shane pics.

If you look closely you can sell the Belltech logo cast into the backside of them.

As to telling the difference between stock and dropped, to me, it's easier to look at the steering arm. If it's straight out, it's stock, dog leg shaped, it's a drop spindle..

Here are pictures I took of a truck I dropped last year.

Stock spindle, notice the straight out steering arm...

Drop spindle, notice the dog leg downward slant of the steering arm...

charx2 · 02-20-2011, 11:39 PM

Well damn, that saves me a few hundred buckaroos!! I'm still surprised though, it's the first thing I've wanted to do that seems to be done correctly! Well, now to decide on which 4 link! Thanks again guys.
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maxxxy · 03-02-2011, 09:11 PM

Could any of you veryify that these are NOT drop spindles?

I'm looking for ways to go lower in the front on my bagged 81 truck, but I don't want Z it or buy a dropmember so hopefully these are NOT drop spindles.

bagged74 · 03-02-2011, 09:39 PM

those are stock spindles. notice how the spindle shaft itself is just barely above the lower ball joint. Drop spindles have the shaft higher up on the spindle itself....hope that makes sense

**N2TRUX** · 03-07-2011, 03:55 PM

Here's another one.

02-20-2011, 05:34 PM	#1
charx2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 365	How do I tell if I have drop spindles? I'm trying to determine if PO put spindles on, how can I tell? I can't take the wheel off because it's on bags and my tanks aren't on ATM and my jack won't go low enough to lift it up. I did measure and with 225/70/15, the middle of the wheel bearing is at 14". Trying to order some stuff but don't want to order those if I already have them. Can anyone measure for me? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ----------------------------------------- My 67 c10 Thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409192

02-20-2011, 06:11 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: How do I tell if I have drop spindles? Can you cut the wheels enough to look at the back side. Take a pic and let us look. If the axle spud is noticeably off center then its a drop spindle. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-20-2011, 07:04 PM	#3
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: How do I tell if I have drop spindles? actually, a drop spindle will have the spud closer to the center whereas a stock spindle will have the spud towards the bottom of the spindle casting ... drop spindle ... stock spindle ... Last edited by augie; 05-05-2011 at 08:45 PM.

02-20-2011, 10:22 PM	#4
charx2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 365	Re: How do I tell if I have drop spindles? __________________ ----------------------------------------- My 67 c10 Thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409192 Last edited by augie; 05-05-2011 at 08:46 PM.

02-20-2011, 10:25 PM	#5
charx2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 365	Re: How do I tell if I have drop spindles? Hope these help, thanks guys your help is very much appreciated. __________________ ----------------------------------------- My 67 c10 Thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409192 Last edited by augie; 05-05-2011 at 08:46 PM.

02-20-2011, 10:28 PM	#6
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: How do I tell if I have drop spindles? those are drop spindles

02-20-2011, 10:49 PM	#7
charx2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 365	Re: How do I tell if I have drop spindles? Really? How can you tell? I was pretty sure they were stock after seeing Shane pics. __________________ ----------------------------------------- My 67 c10 Thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409192

02-20-2011, 11:39 PM	#10
charx2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 365	Re: How do I tell if I have drop spindles? Well damn, that saves me a few hundred buckaroos!! I'm still surprised though, it's the first thing I've wanted to do that seems to be done correctly! Well, now to decide on which 4 link! Thanks again guys. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ ----------------------------------------- My 67 c10 Thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=409192

03-02-2011, 09:11 PM	#11
maxxxy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 557	Re: How do I tell if I have drop spindles? Could any of you veryify that these are NOT drop spindles? I'm looking for ways to go lower in the front on my bagged 81 truck, but I don't want Z it or buy a dropmember so hopefully these are NOT drop spindles. __________________ Max Max's bagged 81 81 rcsb bagged, 22s, build in progress 09 ext cab, 24" U2's, DD sub/amp Last edited by augie; 05-05-2011 at 08:47 PM.

03-02-2011, 09:39 PM	#12
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	Re: How do I tell if I have drop spindles? those are stock spindles. notice how the spindle shaft itself is just barely above the lower ball joint. Drop spindles have the shaft higher up on the spindle itself....hope that makes sense

03-07-2011, 03:55 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Reported Post by fishingjred73 - Forum: Suspension - Reported User: Tx Firefigh Here's another one. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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