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09-18-2002, 09:35 AM
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spindle question
hey the truck i bought recently is a 68 but it has been converted to 5 lug disk in the front my prob is i dont know what the front end is from i heard there is a diffrence between the 71-72 and the 73-87 spindles is this right and how do i know what i have i want drop spindles and springs in the front but want to order the right ones any ideas or comments?
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09-23-2002, 10:07 PM
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i found out this weekend i got all 72 stuff under the front i ordered 5 inch drop springs for the rear now just need some drop spindles was also wodering anyone ever cut just a bit out of a front coil i want 3.5 spindles and like 1 inch springs,ive cut some springs before but cut out one coil and it was like a 3 inch drop so i figure cut about a 1/4 out might be right any ideas or just breakdown and buy 1.5 inch drop spring?????????????
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09-23-2002, 10:22 PM
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SLICER AND DICIER
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Nobody makes bigger than a 3" drop spindle. Not that I'm aware of anyway. And yes buy the coils, it's not worth your saftey to cut them or heat them. Coils are CHEAP.
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09-26-2002, 01:24 PM
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will 73 and up spindles fir and work right for 71-72 front end?
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09-26-2002, 02:31 PM
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SLICER AND DICIER
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Yes they will work, but you have to change upper ball joints and outer tie rod ends to 73.
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