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05-10-2007, 10:43 PM | #1 |
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3" Drop Spindle Question.
I am posting this over here too because so many here have changed out to the 73+ front crossmember, like I have. I might be purchasing a set of new/used Bell tech drop spindles. The catalog says they are 3" drop. I have read a little difficulty with this drop on other posts. Will this spindle work with 15" x 6" steel wheels? I have heard some grinding is necessary for the 15" wheels to not hit. Is that only the 15" x 8" wheels? Educate me.
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05-10-2007, 11:30 PM | #2 |
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Re: 3" Drop Spindle Question.
I have heard some people have had slight problem. Most of the time I have seen people grind a little off the bottom of the spindle and it is good. It really depends on the rim though.
Check it when you install and grind if necessary.
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05-10-2007, 11:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: 3" Drop Spindle Question.
15x6's should clear. 15x8's will rub on the A-arm. You can trim the A-arm but I would advise boxing them after you do.
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05-11-2007, 02:02 AM | #4 |
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Re: 3" Drop Spindle Question.
15x6's should clear w/o issue provided they aren't built w/some extreme custom back spacing. I used stock BS 15x6.5" van ralleys w/BellTech 3" spindles. I did not have to modify anything & there was no rubbing.
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05-11-2007, 09:21 AM | #5 |
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Re: 3" Drop Spindle Question.
15x8 rub a arm . went to a 16 " ralley
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