difference between 69 and 71-2 ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pissonNOS · 04-09-2003, 11:32 PM

i noticed drop spindles for a 71-72 for 340$ whats the big difference from the 69?

crazy longhorn · 04-10-2003, 10:02 AM

71 was the 1st yr for disc brakes(71-72 sharing the same parts) on the 1/2 ton. The balljoints, tierods assys, & spindles were all different on the 67-70. There are aftermarket disc conversion/drop spindles to bolt on the 67 - 70 trucks. crazyL

pissonNOS · 04-10-2003, 02:27 PM

thanks

71custominworks · 04-18-2003, 01:50 PM

I found some spindles for just over 200 from an ad in truckin'. You'll have to check the web sites don't remember which one might have been Autobahn.

Iron-Butt · 05-02-2003, 07:39 PM

aim at 1800-892-8789 has them for 168.00

tripp · 05-03-2003, 02:20 AM

the spindles from AIM seem to be a great deal because the price is $168. However, these spindles are for the 73 thru 87 pickup and you will have to get new upper ball joints and tie rod ends. On a 67-70 that will be okay because you will have to swap that stuff anyway. If you are upgrading a 72 like i did, it's easier to go to GMCPaul's and pay $229 and use all of the stock balljoints and tie rod ends. My balljoints and tie rod ends were good. If I were replacing all of that stuff, I would go with the AIM spindles. just my 2 cents worth.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 05-06-2003, 06:20 AM

Don't let price be your only choice on suspension or brake parts. Choose QUALITY parts like WESTERN direct bolt in spindles and EIBACH progressive rate drop coils. MOOG suspension parts and WAGNER, BENDIX or RAYBESTOS brake parts. Be very careful and ask lots of questions if buying from places like classic performance products,aim etc. Sport Truck Direct, Early Classics and a few other companies have quality parts. We have changed too many spindles and coils over to our parts here in the shop because of poor ride and handling complaints and most were aim and classic performance parts.

04-09-2003, 11:32 PM	#1
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	difference between 69 and 71-2 ??? i noticed drop spindles for a 71-72 for 340$ whats the big difference from the 69? __________________ 69 GMC bagged

04-10-2003, 10:02 AM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	71 was the 1st yr for disc brakes(71-72 sharing the same parts) on the 1/2 ton. The balljoints, tierods assys, & spindles were all different on the 67-70. There are aftermarket disc conversion/drop spindles to bolt on the 67 - 70 trucks. crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

04-10-2003, 02:27 PM	#3
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	thanks __________________ 69 GMC bagged

05-02-2003, 07:39 PM	#5
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	aim at 1800-892-8789 has them for 168.00 __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

05-03-2003, 02:20 AM	#6
tripp Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Meansville, Georgia Posts: 218	spindles the spindles from AIM seem to be a great deal because the price is $168. However, these spindles are for the 73 thru 87 pickup and you will have to get new upper ball joints and tie rod ends. On a 67-70 that will be okay because you will have to swap that stuff anyway. If you are upgrading a 72 like i did, it's easier to go to GMCPaul's and pay $229 and use all of the stock balljoints and tie rod ends. My balljoints and tie rod ends were good. If I were replacing all of that stuff, I would go with the AIM spindles. just my 2 cents worth.

04-18-2003, 01:50 PM	#4
71custominworks Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Columbus, KS Posts: 83	I found some spindles for just over 200 from an ad in truckin'. You'll have to check the web sites don't remember which one might have been Autobahn.

05-06-2003, 06:20 AM	#7
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Don't let price be your only choice on suspension or brake parts. Choose QUALITY parts like WESTERN direct bolt in spindles and EIBACH progressive rate drop coils. MOOG suspension parts and WAGNER, BENDIX or RAYBESTOS brake parts. Be very careful and ask lots of questions if buying from places like classic performance products,aim etc. Sport Truck Direct, Early Classics and a few other companies have quality parts. We have changed too many spindles and coils over to our parts here in the shop because of poor ride and handling complaints and most were aim and classic performance parts. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

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