8 lug 2wd lift spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nrb's70gmc · 08-29-2011, 12:54 AM

I really like the vintage pre runner look and ware i live it would be fun to cruise a pre runner around..

I saw dino's tread on his 66 pre runner and i think i want sort of the same thing. I can weld and fabricate so most of the stuff would not be hard for me to do.

my truck is a 3/4 1972 gmc
i want to keep the 8 lug (something diffrent) the ideas i have rolling around in my brain will all seam to workout well except for one thing.

lift spindles -- i know i can use the stock or (tubular aftermarket) 67-72 control arms.

the afermarket makes lift spindles for 88+ 6 lug 3/4 ton then they make lift spindles for 2001-11 8 lug 3/4-

my question is would it be possible to mount the later lift spindles (01-11)

3/4ton Randy · 11-16-2012, 05:02 PM

Well nrb,
I'm sorry you did not get any replies. I have a '66 GMC 3/4 2wd and I want to do the same thing (and convert the front disc to drums at the same time). Did you ever come up with any solution?

SS Tim · 11-16-2012, 05:43 PM

Welcome to the board Randy!

Here is a thread that has some information and people to follow up with.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544940

08-29-2011, 12:54 AM	#1
nrb's70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: magalia,ca Posts: 366	8 lug 2wd lift spindles I really like the vintage pre runner look and ware i live it would be fun to cruise a pre runner around.. I saw dino's tread on his 66 pre runner and i think i want sort of the same thing. I can weld and fabricate so most of the stuff would not be hard for me to do. my truck is a 3/4 1972 gmc i want to keep the 8 lug (something diffrent) the ideas i have rolling around in my brain will all seam to workout well except for one thing. lift spindles -- i know i can use the stock or (tubular aftermarket) 67-72 control arms. the afermarket makes lift spindles for 88+ 6 lug 3/4 ton then they make lift spindles for 2001-11 8 lug 3/4- my question is would it be possible to mount the later lift spindles (01-11) __________________ 1970 2wd 3/4 ton- 2004 crate 350 thorley tri-y headers-edelbrock performer eps manifold 600cfm performer carb, crane cams energizer cam,lifters, dual 2.5 magnaflows, mallory HEI, powermaster 140 amp altenator, griffen aluminum radiator.(8 MPG)

11-16-2012, 05:02 PM	#2
3/4ton Randy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 54	Re: 8 lug 2wd lift spindles Well nrb, I'm sorry you did not get any replies. I have a '66 GMC 3/4 2wd and I want to do the same thing (and convert the front disc to drums at the same time). Did you ever come up with any solution?

11-16-2012, 05:43 PM	#3
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 8 lug 2wd lift spindles Welcome to the board Randy! Here is a thread that has some information and people to follow up with. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=544940 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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