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Lambchop76 · 04-04-2014, 08:54 PM

Who makes the best spindles and why? Go!

chevy-fun · 04-04-2014, 11:48 PM

those 3 are the best imo. i went with mcgaughys though. i wouldnt hesitate to use any of them.

bbbc10 · 04-05-2014, 05:52 AM

I got western chassis so I wouldn't have problems running my rallys

Lambchop76 · 04-05-2014, 06:22 AM

That's what I'm gonna be running as well

bbbc10 · 04-05-2014, 06:50 AM

some 2.5" and 3" spindles will have some rubbing issues with stock rallys an with the western chassis ones you dont

Malo83 · 04-06-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

some 2.5" and 3" spindles will have some rubbing issues with stock rallys an with the western chassis ones you dont

Will these work on 15x8 rallys with a 4" BS?, need to bring the front end down a couple of inches but don't want any rubbing issues

bbbc10 · 04-06-2014, 06:41 PM

malo don't you have spindles and springs or do you jus have springs?

Malo83 · 04-07-2014, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bbbc10

malo don't you have spindles and springs or do you jus have springs?

Springs

bbbc10 · 04-07-2014, 02:33 AM

idk fersure the bs on stock 15x8 but it might be 4" so I don't see why not maye some one else can help out on the bs

Lambchop76 · 04-05-2014, 06:52 AM

I just ordered the Mcgaughys but I will be running 7" rallies on front, wanted 8s but the 7s were free.

GRADYS Performance · 04-05-2014, 10:44 AM

Which are made in the USA? That is what I would look for.

moregrip · 04-05-2014, 11:00 AM

Would like to know which are made in USA as well

Tx Firefighter · 04-05-2014, 11:32 AM

Belltech, Western, and Early Classic are made in USA. Don't know about the others.

mgchevyparts · 04-08-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Belltech, Western, and Early Classic are made in USA. Don't know about the others.

Define "Made in USA". Is buying castings from China then final machining in the USA qualify?

Mikec10 · 04-05-2014, 11:41 AM

Do any of these tuck the wheels in more than the others?

JWall · 04-06-2014, 04:42 PM

I have all Western Chassis parts on my 76 & have been very pleased with them.

In fact, after using WC parts on the 76 I decided to use their parts on my 98 and was pleased again.

I will say I've used BellTech parts a lot too with no issues but I don't have any experience with McG's parts.

Lambchop76 · 04-08-2014, 10:33 PM

Thanks I appreciate all of the replies y'all !

stroker87 · 04-12-2014, 10:25 PM

I have Western chassis on my 87 there for the 3/4 ton (had to upgrade rotors and calipers) and can no longer use my 15x8 rally's up front and my 17's with 4" BS rubbed till i took my grinder to the LCA's

Lambchop76 · 04-12-2014, 10:47 PM

Lambchop76 · 04-12-2014, 10:48 PM

I bought the Mcgaughys spindles and installed a pair of Powerslot rotors while I was at it

04-04-2014, 08:54 PM	#1
Lambchop76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cumming, ga Posts: 91	Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis Who makes the best spindles and why? Go!

04-04-2014, 11:48 PM	#2
chevy-fun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Arlington, Tx Posts: 338	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis those 3 are the best imo. i went with mcgaughys though. i wouldnt hesitate to use any of them.

04-05-2014, 05:52 AM	#3
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis I got western chassis so I wouldn't have problems running my rallys

04-05-2014, 06:22 AM	#4
Lambchop76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cumming, ga Posts: 91	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis That's what I'm gonna be running as well

04-05-2014, 06:50 AM	#5
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis some 2.5" and 3" spindles will have some rubbing issues with stock rallys an with the western chassis ones you dont

04-06-2014, 06:41 PM	#7
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis malo don't you have spindles and springs or do you jus have springs?

04-07-2014, 02:33 AM	#9
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis idk fersure the bs on stock 15x8 but it might be 4" so I don't see why not maye some one else can help out on the bs

04-05-2014, 06:52 AM	#10
Lambchop76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cumming, ga Posts: 91	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis I just ordered the Mcgaughys but I will be running 7" rallies on front, wanted 8s but the 7s were free.

04-05-2014, 10:44 AM	#11
GRADYS Performance Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Columbus, Oh Posts: 367	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis Which are made in the USA? That is what I would look for.

04-05-2014, 11:00 AM	#12
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 811	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis Would like to know which are made in USA as well __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 250/3spd (current project truck) 1976 Chevy C10 350/350 Heavy Half (future project truck)

04-05-2014, 11:32 AM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis Belltech, Western, and Early Classic are made in USA. Don't know about the others. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-05-2014, 11:41 AM	#15
Mikec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 293	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis Do any of these tuck the wheels in more than the others? __________________ 1980 C10 SWB Yukon 5.3/5 speed 3.73 gears.

04-06-2014, 04:42 PM	#16
JWall Frequent Flyer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 2,258	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis I have all Western Chassis parts on my 76 & have been very pleased with them. In fact, after using WC parts on the 76 I decided to use their parts on my 98 and was pleased again. I will say I've used BellTech parts a lot too with no issues but I don't have any experience with McG's parts. __________________ - Justin 76 SWB C-10 - 98 SWB C1500 (x2) 1 Owner 1976 SWB

04-08-2014, 10:33 PM	#17
Lambchop76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cumming, ga Posts: 91	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis Thanks I appreciate all of the replies y'all !

04-12-2014, 10:25 PM	#18
stroker87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 321	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis I have Western chassis on my 87 there for the 3/4 ton (had to upgrade rotors and calipers) and can no longer use my 15x8 rally's up front and my 17's with 4" BS rubbed till i took my grinder to the LCA's



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04-12-2014, 10:47 PM	#19
Lambchop76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cumming, ga Posts: 91	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis

04-12-2014, 10:48 PM	#20
Lambchop76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Cumming, ga Posts: 91	Re: Bell Tech or Mcgaughys or Western Chassis I bought the Mcgaughys spindles and installed a pair of Powerslot rotors while I was at it

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