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Old 11-23-2014, 07:00 PM   #1
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need help identifying spindles.

Was told my beater truck I just bought had drop spindles but I'm not so sure. Can anyone identify these?[ATTACH]Name:  IMG_20141123_172238_673.jpg
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Old 11-23-2014, 08:42 PM   #2
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Re: need help identifying spindles.

You have drop spindles. The shaft would be lower to the bottom control arm if you had a stock spindle.
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Old 11-23-2014, 08:46 PM   #3
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Re: need help identifying spindles.

ok ty, need to find out stock dimensions I guess so I know what drop they are
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Old 11-23-2014, 09:10 PM   #4
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Re: need help identifying spindles.

Drop spindles for 73-87 c10 are 2 1/2 or 3 inch drop. Depends on the brand. Not sure which one that you have.
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Old 11-23-2014, 09:24 PM   #5
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Re: need help identifying spindles.

Most manufacturers from what I have seen puts the item number on the back of the spindle. Turn to full lock and clean the area. If you can read the number the google it. You should be able to find it.
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Old 11-23-2014, 10:07 PM   #6
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Re: need help identifying spindles.

OK thanks guys
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Old 11-24-2014, 08:27 PM   #7
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Re: need help identifying spindles.

pretty sure they are 2 inch spindles, I think I may go with 5 inch flip in rear and 2 inch springs, does that sound right?
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Old 11-24-2014, 09:48 PM   #8
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pretty sure they are 2 inch spindles, I think I may go with 5 inch flip in rear and 2 inch springs, does that sound right?
Correct, but you can save a few bucks and cut one round off the coil springs, that will give you 2in drop without having to buy drop springs.
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Old 11-24-2014, 10:12 PM   #9
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Love your truck Jknight.. whats your drop and what did u use?
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Old 11-24-2014, 11:53 PM   #10
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Love your truck Jknight.. whats your drop and what did u use?
Thanks! 4.5/5in, It has 2.5in McGaughy spindles with cut coils and it had a DJM flip brackets in the rear with shock extenders.
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