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Mikedub82 · 03-22-2011, 05:29 PM

Anyone have any suggestions where to buy some drop spindles for chevy c10 73-87. CPP is on a 4 week back order before they get them plus a week to ship to me.

SCOTI · 03-22-2011, 06:43 PM

Check w/other board supporting vendors. Or..... try Summit, Jegs, or Hunters.

71STPSDE · 03-22-2011, 07:17 PM

I'm replacing my drop spindle in a couple of weeks. I got it from Brothers. It's 2 1/4 drop. I'll be putting it up for sale next month. If you can wait. It only has about 100 miles on them.

SBTork · 03-22-2011, 07:30 PM

summit racing should have CPP (western chassis) spindles in stock......

adpostel · 03-22-2011, 09:15 PM

^^^ Nope, Summit said CPP spindles were on backorder. I called them as soon as I read this. My bag setup from Boris is on the way and I need to order spindles as well. May have to hit up NorCal here on the board for some DJM spindles, they are more expensive than the CPP ones, but if he has them in stock, what do-ya do?

**lolife99** · 03-22-2011, 09:18 PM

www.performanceonline.com.
73-80 HD spindles (1.25" rotors) Part# DS7387
81-87 LD spindles (1.00" rotors) Part# DS7387L

$228.99.

SBTork · 03-22-2011, 09:38 PM

Keith knows what's up

**lolife99** · 03-22-2011, 09:45 PM

I personally like Belltech 3" drop spindles on the 73-87 trucks.
Summit Racing and Jegs always have them in stock.
They are more money,... but they come coated instead of bare steel.
And,... I've never had any problem with Belltech products.

marksmak · 03-22-2011, 10:41 PM

Got mine from STILLEN ordered on thursday got them monday

rusbus499 · 08-19-2011, 11:38 PM

I am new to the lower side of life. So can someone please educate me on what a 3" Z drop for the front is. I got a 61 and a I interested in bagging it. I have seen it mentioned a few times but would like an explanation and some pictures on this thanks.
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SCOTI · 08-20-2011, 12:32 AM

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I am new to the lower side of life. So can someone please educate me on what a 3" Z drop for the front is. I got a 61 and a I interested in bagging it. I have seen it mentioned a few times but would like an explanation and some pictures on this thanks.

It's cutting the frame rails off, moving them up 3", & re-welding them back together. It's mostly done up front, but a few weirdo's will do the rear rails. There's more than 1 way to get the job done, but here is a pic of the rear rails being Z'd....

rusbus499 · 08-20-2011, 12:41 AM

Cool, thanks bro. I kind of was thinking that but wanted to be sure . I am interested in doing this but my concern is the firewall . It was close before and I fear it will hit the distributor . Any opinion on it?
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SCOTI · 08-20-2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rusbus499

Cool, thanks bro. I kind of was thinking that but wanted to be sure . I am interested in doing this but my concern is the firewall . It was close before and I fear it will hit the distributor . Any opinion on it?

A very valid, common concern is servicing the ignition. Best suggestion is to swap to a small body MSD distributor because HEI's are moderately larger or creatively notch the firewall for additional service clearance.

rusbus499 · 08-20-2011, 01:06 AM

Cool, thanks yet again. I am sure I will have more questions later.
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03-22-2011, 05:29 PM	#1
Mikedub82 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: "THE BIG EASY" New Orleans. LA Posts: 108	Looking for drop spindles Anyone have any suggestions where to buy some drop spindles for chevy c10 73-87. CPP is on a 4 week back order before they get them plus a week to ship to me. __________________ Get Low

03-22-2011, 06:43 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Looking for drop spindles Check w/other board supporting vendors. Or..... try Summit, Jegs, or Hunters. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-22-2011, 07:17 PM	#3
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Re: Looking for drop spindles I'm replacing my drop spindle in a couple of weeks. I got it from Brothers. It's 2 1/4 drop. I'll be putting it up for sale next month. If you can wait. It only has about 100 miles on them. __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350

03-22-2011, 07:30 PM	#4
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Looking for drop spindles summit racing should have CPP (western chassis) spindles in stock...... __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

03-22-2011, 09:15 PM	#5
adpostel New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 132	Re: Looking for drop spindles ^^^ Nope, Summit said CPP spindles were on backorder. I called them as soon as I read this. My bag setup from Boris is on the way and I need to order spindles as well. May have to hit up NorCal here on the board for some DJM spindles, they are more expensive than the CPP ones, but if he has them in stock, what do-ya do? __________________ 1968 C10 LWB Project 454/400 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2417713

03-22-2011, 09:18 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Looking for drop spindles www.performanceonline.com. 73-80 HD spindles (1.25" rotors) Part# DS7387 81-87 LD spindles (1.00" rotors) Part# DS7387L $228.99. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 03-22-2011 at 09:20 PM.

03-22-2011, 09:38 PM	#7
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Looking for drop spindles Keith knows what's up __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

03-22-2011, 09:45 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Looking for drop spindles I personally like Belltech 3" drop spindles on the 73-87 trucks. Summit Racing and Jegs always have them in stock. They are more money,... but they come coated instead of bare steel. And,... I've never had any problem with Belltech products. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-22-2011, 10:41 PM	#9
marksmak Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 32	Re: Looking for drop spindles Got mine from STILLEN ordered on thursday got them monday

08-19-2011, 11:38 PM	#10
rusbus499 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bremen, Georgia Posts: 4	Re: Looking for drop spindles I am new to the lower side of life. So can someone please educate me on what a 3" Z drop for the front is. I got a 61 and a I interested in bagging it. I have seen it mentioned a few times but would like an explanation and some pictures on this thanks. Posted via Mobile Device

08-20-2011, 12:41 AM	#12
rusbus499 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bremen, Georgia Posts: 4	Re: Looking for drop spindles Cool, thanks bro. I kind of was thinking that but wanted to be sure . I am interested in doing this but my concern is the firewall . It was close before and I fear it will hit the distributor . Any opinion on it? Posted via Mobile Device

08-20-2011, 01:06 AM	#14
rusbus499 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bremen, Georgia Posts: 4	Re: Looking for drop spindles Cool, thanks yet again. I am sure I will have more questions later. Posted via Mobile Device

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