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69vetteside · 11-10-2011, 02:01 AM

Hi all,i just recently picked up a 69 C10 stepside.the guy i got it from was the second owner in australia and he had no idea of what has been done to the truck suspension wise other than it was lowered.
how can i tell if it has dropped spindles in the front and to what extent?
it has a mildly worked 350/turbo 350 and 12 bolt diff,disc brake conversion on front.
original red color with 20"x9''rims wearing 255x35 tires.
Was orginally purchased by the Colorado state uni , Fort Collins.
still has the warranty and protecto plate with it.
will endeavour to get photo up asap

69vetteside · 11-11-2011, 07:50 AM

HELLO not a good start

*stich626* · 11-11-2011, 08:23 AM

u'll get replys a little later, it's early , as I type this it's only 7am on the east coast, and 4 on the west

**Palf70Step** · 11-11-2011, 08:30 AM

A normal spindle should be about centered between the upper and lower a-arms. How fa off center towards the upper arm will give you an idea on how much the drop is from your spindle (if any). I have no idea how to tell how much spring drop there is without comparing the two springs side by side (or looking at the box the dropped springs came in

).

69vetteside · 11-12-2011, 01:00 AM

thanks palf70step.

**LockDoc** · 11-12-2011, 01:38 AM

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to the board...

I can't help with the spindles but that is a neat truck. I'd be proud to drive that anywhere...

LockDoc

69vetteside · 11-13-2011, 04:12 AM

Thanks lockdoc,i am pretty happy with it. WE went on a cruze today and i got to say mine was a standout with the other trucks here.

69vetteside · 11-19-2011, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

A normal spindle should be about centered between the upper and lower a-arms. How fa off center towards the upper arm will give you an idea on how much the drop is from your spindle (if any). I have no idea how to tell how much spring drop there is without comparing the two springs side by side (or looking at the box the dropped springs came in

).

I looked at my spindles and its more to the lower arm,definately not centered.i know its been lowered by springs(by how much i dont know)

Rooster's 67 · 11-19-2011, 10:46 PM

Welcome to the board, I would guess that is a 3-4 drop and stock spindles, if they are drop spindles they generally have a name cast into them. Looks like a fine ride.

domeier · 11-20-2011, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69vetteside

Was orginally purchased by the Colorado state uni , Fort Collins.

Man, that's a long ride from Fort Collins to Perth. Any idea how it got there?

69vetteside · 11-20-2011, 07:20 AM

DOMEIER from the original paperwork i got with the truck it had two more owners in the states and then come to australia where i am the third owner in aust.

**oldgold70c10** · 11-20-2011, 11:15 AM

On stock spindles, the wheel center is just above the lower A-arm. Drop spindles it will be closer to half-way between the A-arms

Very nice truck, BTW, and welcome to the board!

11-10-2011, 02:01 AM	#1
69vetteside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: perth western australia Posts: 127	newbie with Question Hi all,i just recently picked up a 69 C10 stepside.the guy i got it from was the second owner in australia and he had no idea of what has been done to the truck suspension wise other than it was lowered. how can i tell if it has dropped spindles in the front and to what extent? it has a mildly worked 350/turbo 350 and 12 bolt diff,disc brake conversion on front. original red color with 20"x9''rims wearing 255x35 tires. Was orginally purchased by the Colorado state uni , Fort Collins. still has the warranty and protecto plate with it. will endeavour to get photo up asap Attached Images

11-11-2011, 07:50 AM	#2
69vetteside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: perth western australia Posts: 127	Re: newbie with Question HELLO not a good start

11-11-2011, 08:23 AM	#3
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: newbie with Question u'll get replys a little later, it's early , as I type this it's only 7am on the east coast, and 4 on the west

11-11-2011, 08:30 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: newbie with Question A normal spindle should be about centered between the upper and lower a-arms. How fa off center towards the upper arm will give you an idea on how much the drop is from your spindle (if any). I have no idea how to tell how much spring drop there is without comparing the two springs side by side (or looking at the box the dropped springs came in ). __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

11-12-2011, 01:00 AM	#5
69vetteside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: perth western australia Posts: 127	Re: newbie with Question thanks palf70step.

11-12-2011, 01:38 AM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: newbie with Question - to the board... I can't help with the spindles but that is a neat truck. I'd be proud to drive that anywhere... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-13-2011, 04:12 AM	#7
69vetteside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: perth western australia Posts: 127	Re: newbie with Question Thanks lockdoc,i am pretty happy with it. WE went on a cruze today and i got to say mine was a standout with the other trucks here.

11-19-2011, 10:46 PM	#9
Rooster's 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: DFW Posts: 765	Re: newbie with Question Welcome to the board, I would guess that is a 3-4 drop and stock spindles, if they are drop spindles they generally have a name cast into them. Looks like a fine ride. __________________ The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?

11-20-2011, 07:20 AM	#11
69vetteside Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: perth western australia Posts: 127	Re: newbie with Question DOMEIER from the original paperwork i got with the truck it had two more owners in the states and then come to australia where i am the third owner in aust.

11-20-2011, 11:15 AM	#12
oldgold70c10 Who's got steelies? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Morrison, Oklahoma Posts: 1,025	Re: newbie with Question On stock spindles, the wheel center is just above the lower A-arm. Drop spindles it will be closer to half-way between the A-arms Very nice truck, BTW, and welcome to the board! __________________ 1969 C10 LWB W/ 250 I6 & 3spd 1970 C10 with '67 small window cab, 68 front end, blue; 305/TH350, 3.08 limited slip rear end, manual brakes, power steering; & 4-wheel drums-My daily driver. 1975 Chevelle Malibu Classic Coupe 350/th350 mint green 1970 C20 Suburban 350/700R4 4.10 gearing green & white 1978 Big 10 Silverado 350/th350, working ac, 2 tone blue-My summer daily driver 1983 GMC 1500 Sierra 305/SM465 2.73 rear end How to add a trip odometer to your 67-72 stock speedometer How to rebuild your Q-Jet My Truck Page My Youtube Channel

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