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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: DFW
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Trimming upper control arm for WESTERN drop spindles???
Just got around to installing the 2.5" WESTERN drop spindles on my '67 C-10.
I noticed that at full extension (no weight on tires) the top of the spindle contacts the rolled lip of the upper control arm so much that turning is impaired (stopped). Im not gonna be jumping or turning in mid-air much but it really bugs me that the stock spindles dont do this but the new ones do. i just visualize hitting a pothole while im trying to turn and not being able to steer! Has anyone else noticed this with WESTERN spindles? did you just grind some clearance off the lip of the control arm? many thanks! |
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Watch out for your cornhole !
![]() Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Azle, Texas
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Re: Trimming upper control arm for WESTERN drop spindles???
I never worried about it. If you're running an upper bumpstop, the suspension won't ever unload that much. The upper bumpstops can be bought for 15 bucks a pair or so. Between the upper rubber stop and the shock absorber, the suspension is limited in how much it will uncompress.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: DFW
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Re: Trimming upper control arm for WESTERN drop spindles???
many thanks Tx Firefighter! im gonna go with it! will buy some new upper (and lower) bumpstops since mine are 1967 TIRED!
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