55.2-59 IFS stock height spindle or 2 inch drop. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PDW HOTRODS · 01-23-2022, 03:41 PM

Does anyone have pics of 55-59 trucks with stock height spindle compared to 2 inch drop spindles? Some of the IFS kits offer the option but don't have picks to compare. I like it lower than stock but don't want to drag on speed bumps. Thanks.

**bosco** · 01-24-2022, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PDW HOTRODS

Does anyone have pics of 55-59 trucks with stock height spindle compared to 2 inch drop spindles? Some of the IFS kits offer the option but don't have picks to compare. I like it lower than stock but don't want to drag on speed bumps. Thanks.

I started out with a stock height spindles with my IFS, then changed to the 2" drop spindles. Really like the stance. Also when I dropped the front I also dropped the rear 2".

PDW HOTRODS · 01-24-2022, 11:31 PM

Is the top pic M2 ifs with stock height spindles? I thought it would look more like the bottom pic.

**bosco** · 01-28-2022, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PDW HOTRODS

Is the top pic M2 ifs with stock height spindles? I thought it would look more like the bottom pic.

Correct. Top pic is M2 IFS stock height spindles. I replaced spindles with the 2" drop version. Even though the wheels changed they are the same diameter overall.

57tailgater · 02-02-2022, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bosco

I started out with a stock height spindles with my IFS, then changed to the 2" drop spindles. Really like the stance. Also when I dropped the front I also dropped the rear 2".

Bosco - what size and diameter tires do you have on the front? I am thinking a 2" drop is about what I would like as well but with a straight axle. Thx.

**bosco** · 02-02-2022, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 57tailgater

Bosco - what size and diameter tires do you have on the front? I am thinking a 2" drop is about what I would like as well but with a straight axle. Thx.

I am running 235/55 17 with diameter of 27.2"

Missyblue · 02-03-2022, 12:09 PM

So I did fulltilt coilspring kit with stock spindles. And mine sits way lower than the previous. It's still in pieces but I'll attach some photos for ideas. I pulled 2 rear leafs and did 2 I ch drop shackles in the rear and I'm hoping ill only have minor rake. And my body can barely squeeze under the truck and I'm only 140 lbs. My front crossmember is only 7.5 inches off the ground currently
I'm hoping to get fenders on soon and can get you better photos. But you can see my front tire is seated into the fender not having the top visible like the other truck. Not sure why they would be so different. Photos of my mustang ii just in case it shows differences.

57tailgater · 02-03-2022, 12:25 PM

Here ya go:

57tailgater · 02-03-2022, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bosco

I am running 235/55 17 with diameter of 27.2"

Thx!!

_Ogre · 01-26-2022, 12:23 AM

Look at my build thread, TRUK has a fatman mustII with stock spindles.
I dare say that TRUK would probably bottom out with 2" drop spindles
I'm traveling and don't have access to any pictures

**mr48chev** · 01-28-2022, 07:15 PM

True it takes some work to swap spindles after the truck is all together and driving but I'd do just as Bosco did, put it together with the stock spindles, drive it and decide if I wanted it lower. On all clean parts you are looking at between a half hour and an hour on each side to swap them.

**bosco** · 01-28-2022, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

True it takes some work to swap spindles after the truck is all together and driving but I'd do just as Bosco did, put it together with the stock spindles, drive it and decide if I wanted it lower. On all clean parts you are looking at between a half hour and an hour on each side to swap them.

Spot on it took me an hour per side, but worth the new ride height.

PDW HOTRODS · 01-31-2022, 01:20 PM

I used M2 on the red 1950 and stock height spindles and I liked how it sat. no space over the front tire. I was thinking of getting a 1957 Shot bed truck and trying to make a plan before I even looked at it. I went and looked at it Saturday and got it. It came with a Camaro subframe so I might use it. I have done quit a few subframes on trucks so I know how it would sit. Just haven't done M2 on a 55-59. I like the subframes and attaching to the frame is easy, but it's always a pain up front for the core support and bumper. Name: IMG_1126.jpg
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**bosco** · 01-31-2022, 04:43 PM

I have not dealt with a sub frame install before, but the M2 went right in easy. Looks like you should go with the Drop spindles based on the ride height on your red truck. You can get M2 IFS with adjustable coil overs and lower exactly where you want the height. Either direction look forward to following your project.

01-23-2022, 03:41 PM	#1
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 502	IFS stock height spindle or 2 inch drop. Does anyone have pics of 55-59 trucks with stock height spindle compared to 2 inch drop spindles? Some of the IFS kits offer the option but don't have picks to compare. I like it lower than stock but don't want to drag on speed bumps. Thanks.

01-24-2022, 11:31 PM	#3
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 502	Re: IFS stock height spindle or 2 inch drop. Is the top pic M2 ifs with stock height spindles? I thought it would look more like the bottom pic.

02-03-2022, 12:09 PM	#7
Missyblue Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Fruita, co Posts: 243	Re: IFS stock height spindle or 2 inch drop. So I did fulltilt coilspring kit with stock spindles. And mine sits way lower than the previous. It's still in pieces but I'll attach some photos for ideas. I pulled 2 rear leafs and did 2 I ch drop shackles in the rear and I'm hoping ill only have minor rake. And my body can barely squeeze under the truck and I'm only 140 lbs. My front crossmember is only 7.5 inches off the ground currently I'm hoping to get fenders on soon and can get you better photos. But you can see my front tire is seated into the fender not having the top visible like the other truck. Not sure why they would be so different. Photos of my mustang ii just in case it shows differences. Attached Images Last edited by Rickysnickers; 02-04-2022 at 11:24 AM.

02-03-2022, 12:25 PM	#8
57tailgater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 309	Re: IFS stock height spindle or 2 inch drop. Here ya go: Attached Images

01-26-2022, 12:23 AM	#10
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: IFS stock height spindle or 2 inch drop. Look at my build thread, TRUK has a fatman mustII with stock spindles. I dare say that TRUK would probably bottom out with 2" drop spindles I'm traveling and don't have access to any pictures __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

01-28-2022, 07:15 PM	#11
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: IFS stock height spindle or 2 inch drop. True it takes some work to swap spindles after the truck is all together and driving but I'd do just as Bosco did, put it together with the stock spindles, drive it and decide if I wanted it lower. On all clean parts you are looking at between a half hour and an hour on each side to swap them. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

01-31-2022, 01:20 PM	#13
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 502	Re: IFS stock height spindle or 2 inch drop. I used M2 on the red 1950 and stock height spindles and I liked how it sat. no space over the front tire. I was thinking of getting a 1957 Shot bed truck and trying to make a plan before I even looked at it. I went and looked at it Saturday and got it. It came with a Camaro subframe so I might use it. I have done quit a few subframes on trucks so I know how it would sit. Just haven't done M2 on a 55-59. I like the subframes and attaching to the frame is easy, but it's always a pain up front for the core support and bumper.

01-31-2022, 04:43 PM	#14
bosco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Temescal Valley, CA Posts: 234	Re: IFS stock height spindle or 2 inch drop. I have not dealt with a sub frame install before, but the M2 went right in easy. Looks like you should go with the Drop spindles based on the ride height on your red truck. You can get M2 IFS with adjustable coil overs and lower exactly where you want the height. Either direction look forward to following your project.



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