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71Longbed · 03-02-2009, 12:55 AM

When do you need to use drop spindles? i want to go 2" in front and 4" in back coil spring rear

jbristo67 · 03-02-2009, 02:43 AM

You could use either in this case. Spindles are going to be 2.5" springs 2" You shouldn't have to adjust your camber with spindles you will have to with springs. Spindles will run you about 239 springs about 139. Spindles wont affect your front ride quality. Springs will but not that much. If it were me I would go with spindles. However I went with both on my truck. 2.5 spring 2.5 spindle

chevguy7 · 03-03-2009, 03:03 AM

jbristo67 is right. You could do either spindles or springs. If you have drum brakes right now and want to keep them go with the springs but if you are looking to convert to discs you may want to consider going with spindles. The rear is just drop springs and you shouldn't have to use shock locators or an adjustable panhard bar.

COc10cst50th · 03-03-2009, 03:42 AM

Please look into becomeing a subscribed member (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=17) per the rules you agreed to upon joining the site, before trying to sell parts.

72BlckButy · 03-03-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by COc10cst50th

Please look into becomeing a subscribed member (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=17) per the rules you agreed to upon joining the site, before trying to sell parts.

COc10cst50th... before Mod deletes the post, in order to sell parts you will be a subscribing member. Trust me, it will be the best $25 you will ever spend. You can't get this kind of information/access to parts/friends... with any magazine subscription!

Tx Firefighter · 03-03-2009, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jbristo67

You could use either in this case. Spindles are going to be 2.5" springs 2" You shouldn't have to adjust your camber with spindles you will have to with springs. Spindles will run you about 239 springs about 139. Spindles wont affect your front ride quality. Springs will but not that much. If it were me I would go with spindles. However I went with both on my truck. 2.5 spring 2.5 spindle

You can get a pair of lowering springs shipped to your door for about 90 dollars. I order mine from Summit.

COc10cst50th · 03-03-2009, 06:05 PM

ok i'm confused.....

Tx Firefighter · 03-03-2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by COc10cst50th

ok i'm confused.....

You have to be a paying supporting member of this site to sell items on here. Techically, your post is offering to sell something and you're not a site supporter.

COc10cst50th · 03-04-2009, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

You have to be a paying supporting member of this site to sell items on here. Techically, your post is offering to sell something and you're not a site supporter.

lol i kinda gathered that, understand the paying member portion. i didnt think i was offering to sell anything now but in the future possibly... ok well goood to know, and sorry.

03-02-2009, 12:55 AM	#1
71Longbed Not Mine But A beauty Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southern CaL Posts: 368	lowering question When do you need to use drop spindles? i want to go 2" in front and 4" in back coil spring rear __________________ 68 Chevy Shortbed 454/400 2000 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6spd 2011 Silverado 5.3 6spd auto

03-02-2009, 02:43 AM	#2
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: lowering question You could use either in this case. Spindles are going to be 2.5" springs 2" You shouldn't have to adjust your camber with spindles you will have to with springs. Spindles will run you about 239 springs about 139. Spindles wont affect your front ride quality. Springs will but not that much. If it were me I would go with spindles. However I went with both on my truck. 2.5 spring 2.5 spindle __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada Last edited by jbristo67; 03-02-2009 at 02:44 AM.

03-03-2009, 03:03 AM	#3
chevguy7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 316	Re: lowering question jbristo67 is right. You could do either spindles or springs. If you have drum brakes right now and want to keep them go with the springs but if you are looking to convert to discs you may want to consider going with spindles. The rear is just drop springs and you shouldn't have to use shock locators or an adjustable panhard bar. __________________ 1970 C10 - ECE 3.5/5 drop, dual exhaust with turbo mufflers, front discs http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272458 2000 Buick Regal GS - Supercharged 3.8 V6 240hp, 1/4 mile 15 seconds Last edited by chevguy7; 03-03-2009 at 03:03 AM.

03-03-2009, 03:42 AM	#4
COc10cst50th Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: coloradical springs Posts: 29	Re: lowering question Please look into becomeing a subscribed member (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=3&a=17) per the rules you agreed to upon joining the site, before trying to sell parts. __________________ 1968 C-10 CST LWB 50th anny work in progress. Coloradical Lowlife Last edited by Longhorn Man; 03-03-2009 at 05:33 PM.

03-03-2009, 06:05 PM	#7
COc10cst50th Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: coloradical springs Posts: 29	Re: lowering question ok i'm confused..... __________________ 1968 C-10 CST LWB 50th anny work in progress. Coloradical Lowlife

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