springs or spindles??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

GMC69 · 08-24-2003, 06:16 PM

Here is my question. I am lowering the rear of my 69 gmc LWB 4" with coils and may relocate the shocks and get an adjustable panhard bar.

In the front I was wondering if I should go with drop spindles or drop springs. I heard that the springs from the 73-87 will fit also, so regardless if I change my front suspension to a newer style or not I should be fine. But will I still be able to get the front aligned after???

smokekiki · 08-25-2003, 11:12 AM

I have 2.5 drop spindles and 1" shorter springs.No problem with alinement.

crazy longhorn · 08-25-2003, 02:25 PM

On a spring drop only (front), you should stay with no more that 2" to keep geometry right on. There are guys running 3 " drop springs on the front, or cut coils(mine) & I beleive I have seen 4" springs listed......the spindle is the better way to go

If you do a 2 1/2" spindle, you can add up to a 2" spring & have a really nice drop without alignment problems. Good luck, crazyL

phantom dually · 08-25-2003, 06:05 PM

Spindle is a much better choice as you will use it with springs or bags at a later date!

GMC69 · 08-25-2003, 08:16 PM

I would have to agree about the fact that spindles are much better.

I guess it was more or a cost thing, since anything I decide to do will be a minimum X2 in price since I Live in Canada, a pair of springs is about 200-300$ where in the US it's about 99$ so figure drop spindles are about 250$ US wich translates into at least 500$. So by going with springs right now I can get the whole truck lowered along with an adjustable panhard bar and possibly relocate the shocks ( rear ) for the same price.
So more bang for the buck.

Besides at this point the truck will mostly be used on occasion when I am in town ( couple times a week during summer months). So as long as I can get the alignment correct then I'm happy.

GMC69 · 08-26-2003, 12:37 AM

On this same topic

Does anyone know the difference between the fron coils on the 67-72 trucks and the 73-87 trucks, and can I use one on the other.

Tx Firefighter · 08-26-2003, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GMC69
On this same topic

Does anyone know the difference between the fron coils on the 67-72 trucks and the 73-87 trucks, and can I use one on the other.

They directly interchange with each other. I've done it countless times. I'm doing it again this weekend.

GMC69 · 08-26-2003, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tx Firefighter

They directly interchange with each other. I've done it countless times. I'm doing it again this weekend.

Thanks TX

Now I KNOW that I can get one of the kits available from the fine suppliers on this forum.

I have started goign through each link one by one looking for a kit. Found a couple if them now to compare them and figure what will be cheaper for shipping.

Since I live in Canada I have to pay that god D@mn duty too.

If any of the suppliers read this and want to pm me go for it.

THis is what I want.

2" front drop coils
4" rear drop coils
adjustable panhard bar
( possibly) rear shock relocators ( do you think it is neccessary??)

Shocks I can buy around here so I don't pay extra shipping and extra duty and what not.

Thanks once again for all the info from everyone, hope to get a couple of pm's

08-24-2003, 06:16 PM	#1
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	springs or spindles??? Here is my question. I am lowering the rear of my 69 gmc LWB 4" with coils and may relocate the shocks and get an adjustable panhard bar. In the front I was wondering if I should go with drop spindles or drop springs. I heard that the springs from the 73-87 will fit also, so regardless if I change my front suspension to a newer style or not I should be fine. But will I still be able to get the front aligned after??? __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

08-25-2003, 11:12 AM	#2
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I have 2.5 drop spindles and 1" shorter springs.No problem with alinement. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

08-25-2003, 02:25 PM	#3
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	On a spring drop only (front), you should stay with no more that 2" to keep geometry right on. There are guys running 3 " drop springs on the front, or cut coils(mine) & I beleive I have seen 4" springs listed......the spindle is the better way to go If you do a 2 1/2" spindle, you can add up to a 2" spring & have a really nice drop without alignment problems. Good luck, crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

08-25-2003, 06:05 PM	#4
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,792	Spindle is a much better choice as you will use it with springs or bags at a later date! __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

08-25-2003, 08:16 PM	#5
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	I would have to agree about the fact that spindles are much better. I guess it was more or a cost thing, since anything I decide to do will be a minimum X2 in price since I Live in Canada, a pair of springs is about 200-300$ where in the US it's about 99$ so figure drop spindles are about 250$ US wich translates into at least 500$. So by going with springs right now I can get the whole truck lowered along with an adjustable panhard bar and possibly relocate the shocks ( rear ) for the same price. So more bang for the buck. Besides at this point the truck will mostly be used on occasion when I am in town ( couple times a week during summer months). So as long as I can get the alignment correct then I'm happy. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags Last edited by GMC69; 08-25-2003 at 08:19 PM.

08-26-2003, 12:37 AM	#6
GMC69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada Posts: 734	On this same topic Does anyone know the difference between the fron coils on the 67-72 trucks and the 73-87 trucks, and can I use one on the other. __________________ Mike Email: Click here to email me -- 2019 Silvedrado 4x4 1970 Chevy 3/4 ton, 396BB, on air bags

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