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Old 06-28-2013, 10:32 PM   #1
sportfish69
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Lowering question on drop spindles

I have a 69 gmc step side and wart to lower it. I have front suspension from a 1991 suburban 5 lug and disc brakes. Looking to drop it 3-inches in the front and 4-inches in the back.
1 - Should I get 3-inch drop spindles or something less and use drop springs?
2 - Will a 3-inch drop affect steering or turning?
3 - can I use stock 15" wheels with the 3" drop?
4 - Anyone have an opinion on Crown or Spring Tech spindles?

I plan on using 4-inch drop springs on rear as I have trailing arms.

Any help is greatly appreciated as I am new at this. My 17 year old is driving me crazy to re-construct our project.
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Old 06-28-2013, 11:25 PM   #2
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Re: Lowering question on drop spindles

I think for 3 in spindles to work some clearance may need to be done on the lower control arm depending on backspacing.
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Old 06-29-2013, 03:01 PM   #3
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Re: Lowering question on drop spindles

Dumb question, what is back spacing? Can that be taken care of with choice of wheels?
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