|
03-01-2007, 02:28 AM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Boyle, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 126
|
Spindles
What spindles will fit on a 1970 GMC 1/2 ton to lower it?
Belltech part #'s? Thanks for the help |
|
|
|
03-01-2007, 08:02 AM
|
#2 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Winters Ca. 95694
Posts: 4,843
|
Re: Spindles
I have both Belltech and ECE's and I have to say I feel the ECE's spindles are a better piece for our trucks!
Kevin LFD Inc. |
|
|
|
|
03-01-2007, 10:26 AM
|
#3 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Boyle, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 126
|
Re: Spindles
Well I talked to a few different people and some say Belltech #2400 and other say Belltech #3120
|
|
|
|
|
03-01-2007, 10:54 AM
|
#4 |
|
Special Order
  
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,852
|
Re: Spindles
Go ECE.The last I looked at BellTech(before ECE)they requires adapting at tie rod ends.I`ve since heard the quality of casting comes nowhere near ECE quality.I use ECE...bolt-on easy.As far as what ones?Any pre`73 if you want 5-lug.They make 6-lug disc spindles,too.
__________________
"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ |
|
|
|
|
03-01-2007, 11:12 AM
|
#5 |
|
Keepin an eye out
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: So.Cal
Posts: 3,921
|
Re: Spindles
You can also go with 71-72 factory spindles and use dropped springs for up to a 3 inch drop...could be more cost effective, actually the way I went.
*I know dropped spindles are the better way to go, this is just some extra info.*
__________________
1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351 Last edited by boraxman; 03-01-2007 at 11:19 AM. |
|
|
|
|
03-01-2007, 11:44 AM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Boyle, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 126
|
Re: Spindles
Well maybe I will just have to go with the dropped springs ...I am looking at a 3"-3 1/2" drop in front and about 6" in rear.
|
|
|
|
|
03-01-2007, 12:48 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 119
|
Re: Spindles
My Belltechs were #3120, My truck is a 71' so you'd have to swap upper ball joints for a 71's. You'll also have to convert to 5 lug rotors
There's an application guide on belltechs website. They list the spindles as 71'-72'
__________________
71' Chevrolet -> 350c.i. w/ 600 Edelbrock Carb, Headers, P/S, 3/5 Drop Last edited by dingo_dan_22; 03-01-2007 at 12:51 PM. |
|
|
|
|
03-01-2007, 02:28 PM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Boyle, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 126
|
Re: Spindles
I was mistaken my Truck is a 1971 and it does have rotors and disc brkaes on the front.........I don't know why I thought it was a 1970
|
|
|
|
|
03-01-2007, 02:49 PM
|
#9 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Saskatchewan
Posts: 119
|
Re: Spindles
then the'll bolt right on. 15" wheels might rub on the lower a arm but u just got to grind the arm a little bit.
__________________
71' Chevrolet -> 350c.i. w/ 600 Edelbrock Carb, Headers, P/S, 3/5 Drop |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
