Spindle questions / drop spindles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BubbaGreen · 04-12-2002, 10:13 PM

Are there any differences between 71 and 72
model spindles?
I have a '71 and the pass-side spindle looks
to be worn on the outer bearing race, looks
like the nut was left a little too loose and
the bearing seat spun. I have access to some
'72 model spindles, Can I use them?
On the flip side, I can get news ones with a
2.5" drop on the front...which that would be
the absolute max for me ( I really dont care
much for the lowered look ) but doing that
will require lowering the back some. I have
coils, so if I go the drop spindle, is 4"
drop in the rear too much? Can I still use
the stock track-arm, or will it need to be
relocated as well? Then I assume different
shocks...I dont mind doing the work -or-
spending the bucks....Just need to know. My
thinking is, if I lower it the 2.5"/4.0" it
will handle a little better...I already have
a 1-1/4" front sway bar and urathane bushings
I am currently going thru the front end...and
of course, now is the time to do it RIGHT,,,
cause its turning out to be alot of work.

Any thoughts welcome, I needs assistance..

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71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73
See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

70shortnphat · 04-12-2002, 10:50 PM

Sounds like a good idea to me. If you go to low its just not good for hauling anything and isnt that what trucks are for. I think a 2.5"-3" would be even better.

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1970 short bed fleetside

SCOTI · 04-13-2002, 08:13 AM

My beater is lowered 5/7 & I pull an 18' car hauler(loaded w/a rolling swb chassis) w/no probs so 2.5/4 should work pretty good w/no capacity issues.

BubbaGreen · 04-13-2002, 08:17 AM

Well with the stock height...I was gonna put
on P255/70R15 on 15x8 OEM ralley rims, but if
I lower it 2.5"/4.0" (front/rear)...what size
tires would look 'correct' I will put the
same size all the way around, I just like
that look the best. Any body have a side
profile of their truck with a 2/4 drop, I
would really like to see it. Thanks!

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71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73
See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

SCOTI · 04-13-2002, 09:04 AM

That size tire(29") should work w/no prob. I've got 215-75-15's(27.75) on 6.5" rallies & even w/it being lowered 5" in front I only rub when I hit a speed bump or big dip in the road going too fast(once or twice in 2yrs). That combo should fill those wheelwells up nicely. Check w/Early Classics on the home page as they should have profile pics of a 2/4 drop.

Longhorn Man · 04-13-2002, 11:56 AM

Your pan hard bar will probably bo ok, however, it will off set the rear just a little. You might have rubbing problems on one side if you go with rel wide tires and when loaded.
I think Early Classics has an adjustable one.
The '72 and '72 spindles are the same if you decide to keep it stock.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-12-2002, 10:13 PM	#1
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Spindle questions / drop spindles? Are there any differences between 71 and 72 model spindles? I have a '71 and the pass-side spindle looks to be worn on the outer bearing race, looks like the nut was left a little too loose and the bearing seat spun. I have access to some '72 model spindles, Can I use them? On the flip side, I can get news ones with a 2.5" drop on the front...which that would be the absolute max for me ( I really dont care much for the lowered look ) but doing that will require lowering the back some. I have coils, so if I go the drop spindle, is 4" drop in the rear too much? Can I still use the stock track-arm, or will it need to be relocated as well? Then I assume different shocks...I dont mind doing the work -or- spending the bucks....Just need to know. My thinking is, if I lower it the 2.5"/4.0" it will handle a little better...I already have a 1-1/4" front sway bar and urathane bushings I am currently going thru the front end...and of course, now is the time to do it RIGHT,,, cause its turning out to be alot of work. Any thoughts welcome, I needs assistance.. ------------------ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73 See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

04-12-2002, 10:50 PM	#2
70shortnphat "See the U.S.A....." Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Richmond TX. Posts: 269	Sounds like a good idea to me. If you go to low its just not good for hauling anything and isnt that what trucks are for. I think a 2.5"-3" would be even better. ------------------ 1970 short bed fleetside __________________ 1970 short bed fleetside 1949 all origional chevy 3600 1974 camaro Richmond , Texas(just S.W.of Houston)

04-13-2002, 08:13 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	My beater is lowered 5/7 & I pull an 18' car hauler(loaded w/a rolling swb chassis) w/no probs so 2.5/4 should work pretty good w/no capacity issues. __________________ 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.*

04-13-2002, 08:17 AM	#4
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Well with the stock height...I was gonna put on P255/70R15 on 15x8 OEM ralley rims, but if I lower it 2.5"/4.0" (front/rear)...what size tires would look 'correct' I will put the same size all the way around, I just like that look the best. Any body have a side profile of their truck with a 2/4 drop, I would really like to see it. Thanks! ------------------ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside WAS:307w/3-on-the-tree NOW:350TBI/700R4/3.73 See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

04-13-2002, 09:04 AM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	That size tire(29") should work w/no prob. I've got 215-75-15's(27.75) on 6.5" rallies & even w/it being lowered 5" in front I only rub when I hit a speed bump or big dip in the road going too fast(once or twice in 2yrs). That combo should fill those wheelwells up nicely. Check w/Early Classics on the home page as they should have profile pics of a 2/4 drop. __________________ 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.*

04-13-2002, 11:56 AM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Your pan hard bar will probably bo ok, however, it will off set the rear just a little. You might have rubbing problems on one side if you go with rel wide tires and when loaded. I think Early Classics has an adjustable one. The '72 and '72 spindles are the same if you decide to keep it stock. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio



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