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bigbuc · 12-06-2005, 04:27 PM

how come i cant find 3" drop spindles for my 72? did they stop making them or something i can only find 2.5

does anyone know a site or place that has them or anyone with a spare set. also is there anyone around the MD VA area who has experience with frame mods like back halfing Zing and all that good stuff that could possibly lend a hand?

EyeH8the24 · 12-06-2005, 04:40 PM

they make 3 inch dropped spindles for a 73 and up ....you dont have to change much to run them .......

crazy longhorn · 12-06-2005, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EyeH8the24

they make 3 inch dropped spindles for a 73 and up ....you dont have to change much to run them .......

Just the upper balljoints & the outer tierod ends

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**lolife99** · 12-06-2005, 06:40 PM

Use the 3" Belltech '73-up spindles. If your truck is a '71-'72 all you need to change is the upper ball joint and the outer tie rod ends. If its a '67-'70 you will need to change BOTH upper and lower ball joints,...AND,... either use a conversion outer tie rod end,... or run a '71-'72 centerlink, inner tie rod, and '73-up outer tie rod. Hope thats not too confusing. I've done this and it works great.

bigbuc · 12-06-2005, 08:41 PM

[URL="http://store.streetbeatcustoms.com/bel3120.html yay i found them for 71-72

bigbuc · 12-08-2005, 06:51 AM

ttt

Tx Firefighter · 12-11-2005, 02:21 PM

Here is a Belltech 3 inch drop spindle specifically for 71-72 trucks. No ball joint or tie rod changes required.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...3&autoview=sku

**Boog** · 12-24-2005, 05:13 PM

Isn't it mandatory to run large diameter wheels with the 3" spindles? Minimum of 17" or something like that?

*screamin_c102* · 12-24-2005, 05:23 PM

I called Belltech a while back about the 3" spindle. They stated it is usually not necessary to run a larger rim. The most you may need to do is clearance the lower control arm a bit.

I am running 15x8 front and rear and will be going over to the 3" spindles after the holidays. ($I hope$) I am planning on going over to 20" rims down the road though.

Tx Firefighter · 12-24-2005, 06:21 PM

I run a 3 inch Belltech spindle set on my Blazer with 15 inch rally wheels. The wheel rubbed the control arm a lot. I mean a whole lot. I have had to clearance the lower arm before on other trucks with 2.5 inch spindles, but it was nothing like this was. I wound up running a pair of 7 inch wheels on the front.

bigbuc · 12-24-2005, 09:42 PM

i put my nice new drop spindles on yesterday thanks tx firefighter and the lower control arm does rub the rim when its up but when i let it down it doesnt

12-06-2005, 04:27 PM	#1
bigbuc Certified Pud Puller Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: hollywood,MD Posts: 105	FNG needs help! how come i cant find 3" drop spindles for my 72? did they stop making them or something i can only find 2.5 does anyone know a site or place that has them or anyone with a spare set. also is there anyone around the MD VA area who has experience with frame mods like back halfing Zing and all that good stuff that could possibly lend a hand? __________________ 1997 Silverado extended cab- mpfi conversion, 22" kmc's 1983 C10- some assembly required 99.5 F250 Super Duty 7.3 5" straight pipe, wicked wheel, ts tuner, ccv mod, 4" lift 315/75/16s

12-06-2005, 04:40 PM	#2
EyeH8the24 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: beulah,alabama Posts: 1,075	Re: FNG needs help! they make 3 inch dropped spindles for a 73 and up ....you dont have to change much to run them .......

12-06-2005, 06:40 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,703	Re: FNG needs help! Use the 3" Belltech '73-up spindles. If your truck is a '71-'72 all you need to change is the upper ball joint and the outer tie rod ends. If its a '67-'70 you will need to change BOTH upper and lower ball joints,...AND,... either use a conversion outer tie rod end,... or run a '71-'72 centerlink, inner tie rod, and '73-up outer tie rod. Hope thats not too confusing. I've done this and it works great. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-06-2005, 08:41 PM	#5
bigbuc Certified Pud Puller Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: hollywood,MD Posts: 105	Re: FNG needs help! [URL="http://store.streetbeatcustoms.com/bel3120.html yay i found them for 71-72 __________________ 1997 Silverado extended cab- mpfi conversion, 22" kmc's 1983 C10- some assembly required 99.5 F250 Super Duty 7.3 5" straight pipe, wicked wheel, ts tuner, ccv mod, 4" lift 315/75/16s

12-08-2005, 06:51 AM	#6
bigbuc Certified Pud Puller Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: hollywood,MD Posts: 105	Re: FNG needs help! ttt __________________ 1997 Silverado extended cab- mpfi conversion, 22" kmc's 1983 C10- some assembly required 99.5 F250 Super Duty 7.3 5" straight pipe, wicked wheel, ts tuner, ccv mod, 4" lift 315/75/16s

12-11-2005, 02:21 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: FNG needs help! Here is a Belltech 3 inch drop spindle specifically for 71-72 trucks. No ball joint or tie rod changes required. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...3&autoview=sku __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin Last edited by Tx Firefighter; 12-11-2005 at 02:22 PM.

12-24-2005, 05:13 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,375	Re: FNG needs help! Isn't it mandatory to run large diameter wheels with the 3" spindles? Minimum of 17" or something like that? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-24-2005, 05:23 PM	#9
screamin_c102 Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Yoncalla Oregon Posts: 775	Re: FNG needs help! I called Belltech a while back about the 3" spindle. They stated it is usually not necessary to run a larger rim. The most you may need to do is clearance the lower control arm a bit. I am running 15x8 front and rear and will be going over to the 3" spindles after the holidays. ($I hope$) I am planning on going over to 20" rims down the road though.

12-24-2005, 06:21 PM	#10
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: FNG needs help! I run a 3 inch Belltech spindle set on my Blazer with 15 inch rally wheels. The wheel rubbed the control arm a lot. I mean a whole lot. I have had to clearance the lower arm before on other trucks with 2.5 inch spindles, but it was nothing like this was. I wound up running a pair of 7 inch wheels on the front. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-24-2005, 09:42 PM	#11
bigbuc Certified Pud Puller Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: hollywood,MD Posts: 105	Re: FNG needs help! i put my nice new drop spindles on yesterday thanks tx firefighter and the lower control arm does rub the rim when its up but when i let it down it doesnt __________________ 1997 Silverado extended cab- mpfi conversion, 22" kmc's 1983 C10- some assembly required 99.5 F250 Super Duty 7.3 5" straight pipe, wicked wheel, ts tuner, ccv mod, 4" lift 315/75/16s



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