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Old 07-02-2014, 10:27 PM   #1
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Re: Modified A-arms (what ya think)

its not a stupid question if you learn something from it
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Old 07-02-2014, 10:55 PM   #2
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Re: Modified A-arms (what ya think)

Thanks for the help fellas....I've looked up drop spindles the price isn't really that bad which brand do u guy recommend i thought they where around 300 a side looks like they come in twos if I'm reading correct I looked on performance online. Drop spindles an springs can get the front as low as possible for a static drop truck right.... I'm wanting my wheels to tuck under nice what should I do
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Old 07-02-2014, 11:00 PM   #3
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Re: Modified A-arms (what ya think)

And how do u section a cross member never heard about this before ?
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Old 07-02-2014, 11:10 PM   #4
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Re: Modified A-arms (what ya think)

and my truck is a c20 so c10 spindles will not work right or will they?
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Old 07-03-2014, 11:23 AM   #6
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and my truck is a c20 so c10 spindles will not work right or will they?
Not w/the 8-lug hubs.
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Old 07-03-2014, 12:02 PM   #7
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and my truck is a c20 so c10 spindles will not work right or will they?
The only 3/4 ton drop spindles I have seen are these,

http://www.performanceonline.com/71-...e-2-half-inch/

Keep in mind, to use drop spindles (whether 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton) you MUST convert to disc brakes. If you are trying to keep your drum brakes, there are no drop spindles made. The only way to drop a drum brake truck is with springs and/or dropped A arms.

If you replace your lower arms, make sure you get 3/4 ton arms as the ball joint is bigger then 1/2 ton ones. If you want to convert over to 5 or 6 lug disc brakes with dropped spindles, you need to buy 1/2 ton lower arms OR use Early Classic Enterprise 3/4 to 1/2 ton conversion spindles.
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Re: Modified A-arms (what ya think)

dang.....do they make a drop spindle that will work with 8 lug hubs?
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Old 07-03-2014, 12:36 PM   #9
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ok those are the same ones i found to......and my truck is disc brakes up front so that wont be a problem...i really wont to keep the truck an 8 lug instead of converting it and thank you for the help mike
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