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09-01-2018, 06:06 PM | #1 |
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New 2.5 spindles now require a wheel upgrade.
Hi all,
86' 4.5-4 drop. Got new McGaughy 2.5 drop spindles and found the part of the spindle where the steering ball joint connects to is rubbing the wheel. I ground some of the spindle which cleared the wheel, but not the weight and I do not want to shave the spindle anymore to clear it. I would insert pics, but don't know how. I can either go with a 1/4" spacer OR go bigger wheels. I was thinking 17". I know this may have been beaten to death, but since I can't take the truck to the shop I was looking for some good numbers for 17" wheels. I was thinking of 8" in front and 9"-10" in back. Back spacing: Tire size: Thanks for any help here guys.
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09-01-2018, 08:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: New 2.5 spindles now require a wheel upgrade.
stick on wheel weights just in past the point of rub on spindle . they can set up were to put sticky weights and ride good .
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09-02-2018, 08:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: New 2.5 spindles now require a wheel upgrade.
Ground enough to keep spindle form hitting wheel (was not much) and found some stick-on weights at Oreilly's and all ok. Thanks SweetK30
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09-02-2018, 08:26 PM | #4 |
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Re: New 2.5 spindles now require a wheel upgrade.
no problem . use to do custom wheels and tires for years in my old life .
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09-04-2018, 09:54 AM | #5 |
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Re: New 2.5 spindles now require a wheel upgrade.
Western Chassis spindles have the steering arm angled back a bit to clear 15" wheels. Never had an issue with those but they are a higher price point than the other options out there.
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09-05-2018, 10:01 AM | #6 |
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Re: New 2.5 spindles now require a wheel upgrade.
Just ordered my second set of Western Chassis 2.5” drop spindles to replace the afforementioned spindles, I love them for rally’s and they worked great on my Series 62 Wheel Vintiques! Thanks Mike
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09-09-2018, 10:09 PM | #7 |
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Re: New 2.5 spindles now require a wheel upgrade.
Well hell, guess I should have paid a little more. I did a little grinding and the wheels now clear the wheel, but the righ wheel still makes contact with the cop lower control arm at the very bottom. I don’t want to grind that so now I will be going to 17s.
This really pisses me off!! So, what is good backspacing for 17x8 and 17x9-10 wheels??
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