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Old 12-12-2008, 12:40 AM   #1
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Anyone running McGaughys drop spindles?

Looking at a pair, 2.5" drop. Was wondering if anyone here has a set on their truck, and if they had any clearance issues with 15" wheels? Thanks!
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Old 12-12-2008, 01:08 AM   #2
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Re: Anyone running McGaughys drop spindles?

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Looking at a pair, 2.5" drop. Was wondering if anyone here has a set on their truck, and if they had any clearance issues with 15" wheels? Thanks!
bought a pair for my blazer, they didnt clear well at all. I ended up taking a pretty good amount off the lca's. I called them and they said they never heard of anyone having to grind to get them to fit?
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Old 12-12-2008, 01:09 AM   #3
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Re: Anyone running McGaughys drop spindles?

Well that sux...
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Old 12-12-2008, 01:11 AM   #4
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Well that sux...
No big deal really, only took about 20 mins or so. Could have been worse
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Old 12-12-2008, 01:17 AM   #5
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Re: Anyone running McGaughys drop spindles?

I was trying to get away from having to do that. I did it on Yeller with my 3" Bell Tech spindles, I thought 2.5" spindles eliminated that problem.

Have any pics of your trimmed LCA's?
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Old 12-12-2008, 01:22 AM   #6
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I was trying to get away from having to do that. I did it on Yeller with my 3" Bell Tech spindles, I thought 2.5" spindles eliminated that problem.

Have any pics of your trimmed LCA's?
me too

I can get some, my blazer is at a friends house while he tunes the carb after putting in the big block.
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Old 12-12-2008, 01:54 AM   #7
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Re: Anyone running McGaughys drop spindles?

Had them on the 80 chevy I recently got rid of. I had to cut the LCAs, but it wasnt much. Only rubbed a small amount at full lock left or right.

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