66 c10 spindles / brakes ???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tuff enuff · 07-24-2018, 08:50 PM

I just bought a 66 c10 , I want to install 3inch drop spindles, new ball joints/tie rod ends and sleeves. The question is what year are these disc brakes pictured and do I order dropped spindles for a 66 c10 or whatever year the disc brakes are from,as well as tie rod ends and so on ? THANKS

**Captainfab** · 07-24-2018, 11:58 PM

Well it is impossible to say for sure from those pics. But the spindles appear to be fairly new and the ball joints obviously are not, so my guess is that the PO bought disc brake conversion spindles for a '63-'70 truck. I would imagine the tierods are the same '66 vintage as well.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-25-2018, 10:54 AM

I guess what Capt guesses. If that is the case you could get spindles from here. https://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog...&keys=&=Search

tuff enuff · 07-25-2018, 11:41 AM

Thanks Captain & Fleetside.

'65 chevy lover · 07-25-2018, 01:33 PM

I haven't ever seen 3" drop spindels. As far as I know, 2-1/2" are as low as they go.

tuff enuff · 07-25-2018, 02:39 PM

Belltech , DJM , Street Edge are just a few off the top of my head that make a 3'' dropped spindle for a 66 c10.

'65 chevy lover · 08-03-2018, 06:33 PM

Thanks, tuff, I didn't know that. Learn something new everyday¡

**MDPotter** · 08-03-2018, 06:48 PM

I installed CPP spindles on mine and they have "CPP" cast into them. I believe they make a 2-1/2" drop spindle.

07-24-2018, 08:50 PM	#1
tuff enuff Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fayetteville ga. Posts: 14	66 c10 spindles / brakes ???? I just bought a 66 c10 , I want to install 3inch drop spindles, new ball joints/tie rod ends and sleeves. The question is what year are these disc brakes pictured and do I order dropped spindles for a 66 c10 or whatever year the disc brakes are from,as well as tie rod ends and so on ? THANKS Attached Images

07-24-2018, 11:58 PM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 66 c10 spindles / brakes ???? Well it is impossible to say for sure from those pics. But the spindles appear to be fairly new and the ball joints obviously are not, so my guess is that the PO bought disc brake conversion spindles for a '63-'70 truck. I would imagine the tierods are the same '66 vintage as well. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

07-25-2018, 10:54 AM	#3
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: 66 c10 spindles / brakes ???? I guess what Capt guesses. If that is the case you could get spindles from here. https://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog...&keys=&=Search __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-25-2018, 11:41 AM	#4
tuff enuff Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fayetteville ga. Posts: 14	Re: 66 c10 spindles / brakes ???? Thanks Captain & Fleetside.

07-25-2018, 01:33 PM	#5
'65 chevy lover Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 536	Re: 66 c10 spindles / brakes ???? I haven't ever seen 3" drop spindels. As far as I know, 2-1/2" are as low as they go.

07-25-2018, 02:39 PM	#6
tuff enuff Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Fayetteville ga. Posts: 14	Re: 66 c10 spindles / brakes ???? Belltech , DJM , Street Edge are just a few off the top of my head that make a 3'' dropped spindle for a 66 c10.

08-03-2018, 06:33 PM	#7
'65 chevy lover Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 536	Re: 66 c10 spindles / brakes ???? Thanks, tuff, I didn't know that. Learn something new everyday¡

08-03-2018, 06:48 PM	#8
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: 66 c10 spindles / brakes ???? I installed CPP spindles on mine and they have "CPP" cast into them. I believe they make a 2-1/2" drop spindle.

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