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Project82 · 02-13-2009, 06:43 PM

I'm debating whether or not use dropped lower control arms or dropped spindles...problem is, i have 15" rims...so i think dropped spindles are out of the question...has anyone experienced any problems with lowered control arms with 15" wheels? im looking to get about 3" of drop...DJM offers 3" dropped lower control arms on Summit for $452.39...where as 3" dropped spindles are $229.95....

What about 2 or 2.5" dropped spindles? will that clear a 15" wheel?

Thanks for any help guys.

cochino12 · 02-13-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Project82

I'm debating whether or not use dropped lower control arms or dropped spindles...problem is, i have 15" rims...so i think dropped spindles are out of the question...has anyone experienced any problems with lowered control arms with 15" wheels? im looking to get about 3" of drop...DJM offers 3" dropped lower control arms on Summit for $452.39...where as 3" dropped spindles are $229.95....

What about 2 or 2.5" dropped spindles? will that clear a 15" wheel?

Thanks for any help guys.

both will work w/15" wheels, you may have to grind a bit off the control arm with a 3" spindle though. I prefer spindles, If you go with lca's you will lose more ground clearance. If you decide to add a shorter coil with drop lca's later you'll probably wish you had done spindles.

Project82 · 02-14-2009, 03:30 AM

Well the springs i have in it now are stock height with 1 coil chopped off... i think it lowered it about 2" up front...

I wont mind doing some grinding if thats what it comes down for me to do to make my new wheels fit.

what about the steering arm part of the dropped spindle? i heard that it rubs either the brake rotor or the tire...? correct me if i'm wrong.

This is how it sits with 235/60/r15s...except now it has 4 new BF Goodrich 255/70/r15s...

fast75 · 02-14-2009, 06:22 AM

i have 3" djm drop spindles on my 75. i had to do a little grinding but nothing major. i agree with cochino12 about losing ground clearance with lca's. getting low has its disadvantages, you want to eliminate as many as you can.

jared78 · 02-15-2009, 03:10 AM

I've done it both ways and I like the spindle for ground clearanc. However I like the fact that with lca's you can get a little more adjustment on alignment angles. seemed to handle a little better. you will have to grind the control arm from the lower ball joint back about 3 inches or so, but only need to take a half inch of material off(give or take)

flamingbig10 · 02-15-2009, 03:39 AM

I have djm 3" coils with hd brakes and I had to grind a little bit on the ears for the calipers but no lower control arm problems but when I had stock steelies on the front the tie rods would rub, when I would turn sharp

02-13-2009, 06:43 PM	#1
Project82 Bretzke Racing Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 114	Need some help guys... I'm debating whether or not use dropped lower control arms or dropped spindles...problem is, i have 15" rims...so i think dropped spindles are out of the question...has anyone experienced any problems with lowered control arms with 15" wheels? im looking to get about 3" of drop...DJM offers 3" dropped lower control arms on Summit for $452.39...where as 3" dropped spindles are $229.95.... What about 2 or 2.5" dropped spindles? will that clear a 15" wheel? Thanks for any help guys. __________________ 1982 Chevy Silverado C-10 RCLWB - IN PAINT - Inferno Orange Metallic Lowered 4.5/6 - 358 SBC 10.5:1, Comp XE268H cam, Aluminum heads, 650 Double pumper Holley carb, 2400 Holeshot Converter, upgraded T/h350 Trans. Stock Rear end for now (3.08 gear) 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS RCSWB - Dark Spiral Gray Metallic Lowered 2/4 - 4.8L V8 4L60E 10-bolt. some goodies --- NEW DD 11/9/12 "Expect the Un-expected" "Gas, Grass, Or Ass...No one rides for FREE!"

02-14-2009, 03:30 AM	#3
Project82 Bretzke Racing Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 114	Re: Need some help guys... Well the springs i have in it now are stock height with 1 coil chopped off... i think it lowered it about 2" up front... I wont mind doing some grinding if thats what it comes down for me to do to make my new wheels fit. what about the steering arm part of the dropped spindle? i heard that it rubs either the brake rotor or the tire...? correct me if i'm wrong. This is how it sits with 235/60/r15s...except now it has 4 new BF Goodrich 255/70/r15s... Attached Images __________________ 1982 Chevy Silverado C-10 RCLWB - IN PAINT - Inferno Orange Metallic Lowered 4.5/6 - 358 SBC 10.5:1, Comp XE268H cam, Aluminum heads, 650 Double pumper Holley carb, 2400 Holeshot Converter, upgraded T/h350 Trans. Stock Rear end for now (3.08 gear) 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS RCSWB - Dark Spiral Gray Metallic Lowered 2/4 - 4.8L V8 4L60E 10-bolt. some goodies --- NEW DD 11/9/12 "Expect the Un-expected" "Gas, Grass, Or Ass...No one rides for FREE!"

02-14-2009, 06:22 AM	#4
fast75 Go Hard or Go Home! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: quitman, tx Posts: 261	Re: Need some help guys... i have 3" djm drop spindles on my 75. i had to do a little grinding but nothing major. i agree with cochino12 about losing ground clearance with lca's. getting low has its disadvantages, you want to eliminate as many as you can. __________________ 75 short wide 350, some mods, scare the piss outta ya quick. 2008 Dodge crew cab. YEAH, it's got a hemi, your ass is going to jail quick. Some day's, it's just not worth chewing through the restraints................................

02-15-2009, 03:10 AM	#5
jared78 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: longview washington Posts: 87	Re: Need some help guys... I've done it both ways and I like the spindle for ground clearanc. However I like the fact that with lca's you can get a little more adjustment on alignment angles. seemed to handle a little better. you will have to grind the control arm from the lower ball joint back about 3 inches or so, but only need to take a half inch of material off(give or take)

02-15-2009, 03:39 AM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Need some help guys... I have djm 3" coils with hd brakes and I had to grind a little bit on the ears for the calipers but no lower control arm problems but when I had stock steelies on the front the tie rods would rub, when I would turn sharp __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

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