which is better drop springs or drop spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

blkboot · 12-17-2007, 04:23 PM

im trying to drop my truck.i have a 71 c10 that im working on and i got me hands on some 3 in drop spindles and my haeds on some drop springs there 3 inchs too.i want to know with ones to go with.i dont want to go to low because i want to put some 24 inch rims on it.

blkboot · 12-17-2007, 04:49 PM

ttt

carl609 · 12-17-2007, 05:35 PM

six inches is a lot to lower the front. maybe get a 1 inch spring to go with your spindles. I don't know about the 24" wheels, you might have to modify the inner fenders for clearance. These trucks look really good with a 4" front drop and 6" rear drop in my opinion. good luck.

72BlckButy · 12-17-2007, 05:45 PM

I think that you will be pushing it with 24's, I doubt they will fit, without extensive modification.

As for spindles vs. springs, I would always start with spindles and then go from there. The spindles will help to keep the geometry of the front suspension as close to original.

By the way....

The mod's don't like it when a thread is "ttt'd" within 20-30 minutes of initially being asked. Usually they will delete that post on the thread. I saw this happen in another thread today.

Any pics of your truck?

blkboot · 12-17-2007, 06:10 PM

i was going with a 3/5 i didnt want it to but to low

72BlckButy · 12-17-2007, 06:15 PM

I was planning on purchasing either a 4/6 or a 4.5/6 drop kit from ECE and then run 20X8 and 20X10 front and rear, respectively.

Anytime I've seen someone go larger than 20's they have to do either minor modification or major modification depending on the size they choose.

blkboot · 12-18-2007, 12:26 PM

thats no true.ive seen one with 26 inch rims

67_C-30 · 12-18-2007, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blkboot

thats no true.ive seen one with 26 inch rims

I can't see 26's on one of these trucks unless it either had modified/no inner fenders or it sat up in the air like a 4X4/ghetto cruiser...

badchev69 · 12-18-2007, 12:36 PM

thats just goofy imho.

blkboot · 12-18-2007, 03:19 PM

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blkboot · 12-18-2007, 03:22 PM

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see it dont look bad at all with big rims on them

action · 12-18-2007, 03:25 PM

What a shame!

19stepSide72 · 12-18-2007, 03:31 PM

In my opinion its looks alot like what is hanging from the front bumper!!! Chrome nutsack!!! not my look.

blkboot · 12-18-2007, 03:33 PM

whats wrong with them.

**Tim Christian** · 12-18-2007, 03:54 PM

Have you tried the wheels with the stock height spindals you have on the truck now? I would do that first and check my clearance than go from there. But I would prefer spindals over springs any day.

CG · 12-18-2007, 03:55 PM

Arent you going to need to raise the truck to get wheels like that to work?

blkboot · 12-18-2007, 04:07 PM

with 24 inch rims and tires and the tires and rims will b 26inches tell.and like ith people useing 22 inch rims on there truck.there r no taller then some 22's

**N2TRUX** · 12-18-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by blkboot

whats wrong with them.

Nothings wrong with them if you prefer that style. While you might find a few open minded people that will tell you looks alright, you won't find many of them here.

What does our opinion of those trucks you posted and their choice of wheels have to do with your question? You want to know what's better, spindles or springs, then you say your going to run 24's.

If you are going to run 24's you have two choices, raise it or cut it up. 24" rims with the related tires are not going to clear on a stock truck. Lowering it 3" regardless of how it's done will unsure that 24's will not clear.

You need to decide what's more important, a lowered truck or running 24's.

wibilly · 12-18-2007, 04:14 PM

why not get a 4x4 and lift it? you don't need them spindels send them to me

this is what you need

CG · 12-18-2007, 04:30 PM

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**N2TRUX** · 12-18-2007, 04:38 PM

Now that's how a truck with 26's should look...

67_C-30 · 12-18-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by blkboot

with 24 inch rims and tires and the tires and rims will b 26inches tell.and like ith people useing 22 inch rims on there truck.there r no taller then some 22's

No way. For 24" rims to have a total height of 26" that would mean the actually tire would be 1" from the ground to the lip of the rim (the other inch is on top of the rim). The lowest of low profile tires are no where near that short. I know they look that way, but they are not 1" from the ground. You wouldn't even be able to drive it without bending them.

wibilly · 12-18-2007, 05:39 PM

CG will that bad boy stear or does it run on rails? looks cool! i would have never said that 2 years ago but after seeing them on here so much they just look right. now i gotta build another one to drop

badchev69 · 12-18-2007, 08:37 PM

As open minded as i can be... that still makes me want to throw up. Too bad that slammed pic isn't feasible, unless you plan on driving in a straight line all the time!

PS i hope foose didnt have anything to do with building that red truck.... check the wheels....

blkboot · 12-18-2007, 11:41 PM

if i want with 24's the tires would b 275/30/24.and with my guestion i want to drop it,cause theses trucks look better drop.but i want to see one drop with 24's on it.i see u guys on here dropping them on 22's with ese.ant i wanted to try something different.people doing 22's with tell tires.im going will a bigger rim with a smaller tire.

12-17-2007, 04:23 PM	#1
blkboot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: washington GA Posts: 197	which is better drop springs or drop spindles im trying to drop my truck.i have a 71 c10 that im working on and i got me hands on some 3 in drop spindles and my haeds on some drop springs there 3 inchs too.i want to know with ones to go with.i dont want to go to low because i want to put some 24 inch rims on it.

12-17-2007, 04:49 PM	#2
blkboot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: washington GA Posts: 197	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles ttt

12-17-2007, 05:35 PM	#3
carl609 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 63	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles six inches is a lot to lower the front. maybe get a 1 inch spring to go with your spindles. I don't know about the 24" wheels, you might have to modify the inner fenders for clearance. These trucks look really good with a 4" front drop and 6" rear drop in my opinion. good luck.

12-17-2007, 05:45 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles I think that you will be pushing it with 24's, I doubt they will fit, without extensive modification. As for spindles vs. springs, I would always start with spindles and then go from there. The spindles will help to keep the geometry of the front suspension as close to original. By the way.... The mod's don't like it when a thread is "ttt'd" within 20-30 minutes of initially being asked. Usually they will delete that post on the thread. I saw this happen in another thread today. Any pics of your truck? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 12-17-2007 at 05:50 PM.

12-17-2007, 06:10 PM	#5
blkboot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: washington GA Posts: 197	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles i was going with a 3/5 i didnt want it to but to low

12-17-2007, 06:15 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles I was planning on purchasing either a 4/6 or a 4.5/6 drop kit from ECE and then run 20X8 and 20X10 front and rear, respectively. Anytime I've seen someone go larger than 20's they have to do either minor modification or major modification depending on the size they choose. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-18-2007, 12:26 PM	#7
blkboot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: washington GA Posts: 197	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles thats no true.ive seen one with 26 inch rims

12-18-2007, 12:36 PM	#9
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles thats just goofy imho. __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it )

12-18-2007, 03:19 PM	#10
blkboot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: washington GA Posts: 197	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles [IMG][/IMG]

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blkboot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: washington GA Posts: 197	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles [IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG] see it dont look bad at all with big rims on them Last edited by N2TRUX; 12-18-2007 at 04:01 PM.

12-18-2007, 03:25 PM	#12
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles What a shame! __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400

12-18-2007, 03:31 PM	#13
19stepSide72 wanna be 67 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 696	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles In my opinion its looks alot like what is hanging from the front bumper!!! Chrome nutsack!!! not my look. Last edited by 19stepSide72; 12-18-2007 at 03:31 PM.

12-18-2007, 03:33 PM	#14
blkboot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: washington GA Posts: 197	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles whats wrong with them.

12-18-2007, 03:54 PM	#15
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles Have you tried the wheels with the stock height spindals you have on the truck now? I would do that first and check my clearance than go from there. But I would prefer spindals over springs any day.

12-18-2007, 03:55 PM	#16
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,881	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles Arent you going to need to raise the truck to get wheels like that to work?



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12-18-2007, 04:07 PM	#17
blkboot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: washington GA Posts: 197	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles with 24 inch rims and tires and the tires and rims will b 26inches tell.and like ith people useing 22 inch rims on there truck.there r no taller then some 22's

12-18-2007, 04:14 PM	#19
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles why not get a 4x4 and lift it? you don't need them spindels send them to methis is what you need __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

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12-18-2007, 04:38 PM	#21
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles Now that's how a truck with 26's should look... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-18-2007, 05:39 PM	#23
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles CG will that bad boy stear or does it run on rails? looks cool! i would have never said that 2 years ago but after seeing them on here so much they just look right. now i gotta build another one to drop __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

12-18-2007, 08:37 PM	#24
badchev69 Active Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Stayton, Oregon 97383 Posts: 178	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles As open minded as i can be... that still makes me want to throw up. Too bad that slammed pic isn't feasible, unless you plan on driving in a straight line all the time! PS i hope foose didnt have anything to do with building that red truck.... check the wheels.... __________________ 1969 C10 SWB /350 vortech/th400 1968 SWB build (in progress) 1969 SWB build (my son's future project) 1968 camaro yellow/white stripes (wife's car) 2011 GMC reg cab short bed 2wd daily driver 5/7 drop on 22's 1972 K5 Blazer 13"/11"lift,38"M/T MTZ's, 3" cust exst. 350/350 (sold it ) Last edited by badchev69; 12-18-2007 at 08:38 PM.

12-18-2007, 11:41 PM	#25
blkboot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: washington GA Posts: 197	Re: which is better drop springs or drop spindles if i want with 24's the tires would b 275/30/24.and with my guestion i want to drop it,cause theses trucks look better drop.but i want to see one drop with 24's on it.i see u guys on here dropping them on 22's with ese.ant i wanted to try something different.people doing 22's with tell tires.im going will a bigger rim with a smaller tire.

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