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I'm getting ready to order dropped spindles and disc brakes for my 70 C-10 pickup. I was wondering who made the best spindle for this. I am currently considering ECE or McGaughy's. I want a spindle that will use the original ball joints and tie-rod ends, since I just rebuilt the front suspension about 8 months ago. Also, will I be able to use my factory wheels for now with the 6 lug disc brakes, or will I have caliper clearance issues? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Either ECE or McGaughys spindles will suit you fine. Both are true bolt on spindles. That said, I just put a set on my 70 and I went with ECE. Several years ago, when I built my 69, ECE was the only name in town for the drop spindles, so I bought a set (about 5 years ago). McGaughys spindles are new on the market, they actually copied ECE's idea. I ordered the ECE spindles again because I know they give great customer service. Plus ECE has the spindles on sale for 220 pr, which is comparable to the McGaughys units.
You will be fine with the stock wheels. They'll fit over the caliper fine. Kevin
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Thanks, that's just what I needed to know
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One vote for ECE for me too. I like 'em.
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I have talked to Dave at ECE and am completely impressed, he is sincere, knowledgable and just a generally nice guy... not pushy for a sale or anything. I've decided to go with their 4 1/2 - 6 drop (w/ 2" front springs instead of 1 1/2") and will be ordering tomorrow. Thanks for the recommendations.
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Watch out for your cornhole !
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I just lowered my truck 4.5/6 last week using ECE stuff. It works perfect!
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If you have stock 15x7 wheels they wont work! I put McGaughys drop spindles and 6-lug disc brake kit the stock wheels hit the calipers and wouldent turn. I got a set of 15x8 wheels off an 80's 4x4 they work and look good
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Have McGaughys on mine. No problems. Only complaint would be they did not break the sharp edges after machining. I have the stock steel 5x5 15x6 rims. But I have the the ECE rear 6 drop and sway bar mount and their harware is first class.
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I had the wheels on the left. I wonder why there was a difference in the wheels?
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6 lug wheels
I have noticed 2 styles of 6 lug wheels. One I identified by having rivets on inside face and ones that did not. I think I had the ones with rivets interfere with stock disc brakes. Anyone else observed this?
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I have one set of each type of wheels (that I drew), and neither one had rivets... Maybe there was a 3rd type???
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spindles
ECE all the way Tried & true.
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I have McGaughy's spindles and love them! Either one will put a smile on your face, BTW The rest of my components are from ECE.
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We stock the Classic Drop Spindles manufactured by McGaughy's and all the disc brake and drop components. Since were located in the Central USA you will most likely save a considerable amount in shipping charges on these kits over buying from a west coast supplier as all of these parts are extremely heavy with a set of spindles weighing 52lbs a pair, and rotors weighing 55lbs a pair.
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Neither one of the types of original steel wheels would clear the calipers... REALLY ticked me off, but ticked the wife off even more. So in a pinch to be able to drive my truck to work I had to buy the "cheapest" wheels that I could find. Really goofy looking though.
But the suspension is great, can't say enough good things about it.
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