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rcnutt · 09-10-2010, 12:58 AM

A friend gave me a set of drop spindles and no parts yet and I'm wondering if I end up having to piece this together, can anyone ID these things. They have only 11702 RH and 11701 LH in the castings, thanks, John

protrash64 · 09-10-2010, 11:28 AM

They are GM application but the hard part is the ball joints and tie rods. The same type of spindle can be used in different trucks with only those diameters being different. Some are for early trucks and others for 73+.

I would guess that they are for 73+ as this seems to be the most popular way to do disc brakes. There are 'conversion' spindles which will use the original/stock tie rods and balljoints and look identical to the 73+ type.

You mite be able to go to a parts store and find ball joints for both applications and see which fit correctly.

rcnutt · 09-10-2010, 01:06 PM

Thanks, I'll take em to the parts house and see what fits

Gianyveedub · 03-30-2011, 02:27 AM

I was searching the forums for these spindles. I picked some spindles up off craigslist for $200 with these castings. Does anyone know what year these fit? Do they use the origianl ball joints or do you have to use 73+ balljoints? Thanks.

Gianyveedub · 10-10-2011, 04:12 AM

Bump, Hoping for reply

Gianyveedub · 11-28-2011, 04:58 AM

I found this on the other year forums but am still hoping for some input...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448885

09-10-2010, 12:58 AM	#1
rcnutt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA. Posts: 131	drop spindle question A friend gave me a set of drop spindles and no parts yet and I'm wondering if I end up having to piece this together, can anyone ID these things. They have only 11702 RH and 11701 LH in the castings, thanks, John

09-10-2010, 11:28 AM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: drop spindle question They are GM application but the hard part is the ball joints and tie rods. The same type of spindle can be used in different trucks with only those diameters being different. Some are for early trucks and others for 73+. I would guess that they are for 73+ as this seems to be the most popular way to do disc brakes. There are 'conversion' spindles which will use the original/stock tie rods and balljoints and look identical to the 73+ type. You mite be able to go to a parts store and find ball joints for both applications and see which fit correctly. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

09-10-2010, 01:06 PM	#3
rcnutt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Citrus Heights, CA. Posts: 131	Re: drop spindle question Thanks, I'll take em to the parts house and see what fits

03-30-2011, 02:27 AM	#4
Gianyveedub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 178	Re: drop spindle question I was searching the forums for these spindles. I picked some spindles up off craigslist for $200 with these castings. Does anyone know what year these fit? Do they use the origianl ball joints or do you have to use 73+ balljoints? Thanks.

10-10-2011, 04:12 AM	#5
Gianyveedub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 178	Re: drop spindle question Bump, Hoping for reply

11-28-2011, 04:58 AM	#6
Gianyveedub Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hollister, Ca Posts: 178	Re: drop spindle question I found this on the other year forums but am still hoping for some input... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448885

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