Drop Spindles. Where to buy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

abadsvt · 09-14-2006, 01:46 AM

Hello all! I am very close to starting the truck. I am getting some things ordered so when i can start i have all the parts. Anyways i am in need of some drop spindals and front and rear disc brakes. Where is the best price to buy them? I would like to go with some big brakes if i can afford them. Who would you go with? I am not going to be racing everywhere but i will tow my boat and would like to stop when i need too.

Also do they make different drop spindals? I plan on getting this truck to sit on the ground

. I am most likely going with porterbuilt for all my 4 link and air ride parts. Anyways thanks for your help ahead of time!!!

Josh

jsbgump · 09-14-2006, 07:28 AM

Early Classic Enterprises
http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx

brak · 09-14-2006, 07:48 AM

For your lowering needs:

http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/C10_kits.html

This is where i got my kit when i lowered my 81 C-10 (few years ago)

rodstored-72 · 09-14-2006, 10:35 AM

i bought my spindles from mcgaughy's (?) & got my springs -front & rear from brothers trucks. i think the best places would be the ones i mentioned & early classic ent. i believe these places will give the best product for ease of installation & least complication.

good luck!
rodstored-72

bryanw1968 · 09-14-2006, 12:18 PM

Early Classics is where I got my stuff.
Classic Heartbeat has good stuff also.

72SWBChevy · 09-14-2006, 05:03 PM

Early classic is where I got my drop spindles and drop springs. Fit perfect.

*Shane* · 09-14-2006, 05:58 PM

Ece

shifty · 09-14-2006, 06:05 PM

ECE is where I'm getting mine. Pricey, but it's the full kit, everything you need, and supposed to be the best fit out there..

I've heard some not-so-great things about McGaughys or whatever. People talking about having to take a grinder to them to make em fit in some of the 67-72 trucks.

70c10 · 09-14-2006, 07:56 PM

shifty- can you elaborate on the grinding thing?. I just bought that kit and didn't know that. I'm planning to install next month.

powell72 · 09-14-2006, 10:44 PM

I would rather have rear drums for towing then a thin rotor, just my .02. Early Classic gets my vote for spindles.

**N2TRUX** · 09-14-2006, 11:46 PM

If your going with the Porterbuilt "Dropmember" then I would recommend DJM 3" spindles. They have a well built 3" spindle for the 73-87 style crossmember that Nathan builds that's hard to be for quality and price.

09-14-2006, 01:46 AM	#1
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Drop Spindles. Where to buy? Hello all! I am very close to starting the truck. I am getting some things ordered so when i can start i have all the parts. Anyways i am in need of some drop spindals and front and rear disc brakes. Where is the best price to buy them? I would like to go with some big brakes if i can afford them. Who would you go with? I am not going to be racing everywhere but i will tow my boat and would like to stop when i need too. Also do they make different drop spindals? I plan on getting this truck to sit on the ground. I am most likely going with porterbuilt for all my 4 link and air ride parts. Anyways thanks for your help ahead of time!!! Josh

09-14-2006, 07:28 AM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Drop Spindals. Where to buy? Early Classic Enterprises http://www.earlyclassic.com/home.aspx __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

09-14-2006, 07:48 AM	#3
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Drop Spindals. Where to buy? For your lowering needs: http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/C10_kits.html This is where i got my kit when i lowered my 81 C-10 (few years ago)

09-14-2006, 10:35 AM	#4
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,009	Re: Drop Spindles. Where to buy? i bought my spindles from mcgaughy's (?) & got my springs -front & rear from brothers trucks. i think the best places would be the ones i mentioned & early classic ent. i believe these places will give the best product for ease of installation & least complication. good luck! rodstored-72

09-14-2006, 12:18 PM	#5
bryanw1968 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Leander, Texas Posts: 850	Re: Drop Spindles. Where to buy? Early Classics is where I got my stuff. Classic Heartbeat has good stuff also.

09-14-2006, 05:03 PM	#6
72SWBChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 753	Re: Drop Spindles. Where to buy? Early classic is where I got my drop spindles and drop springs. Fit perfect. __________________ 1977 Camaro 468 BBC - SOLD - 1972 Chevy SWB....in the works!! 2006 Crew Cab Dmax/Allison Summit White-SOLD- 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 Pre Runner - daily driver - my build thread -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...95#post4774595

09-14-2006, 05:58 PM	#7
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Drop Spindles. Where to buy? Ece

09-14-2006, 06:05 PM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Drop Spindles. Where to buy? ECE is where I'm getting mine. Pricey, but it's the full kit, everything you need, and supposed to be the best fit out there.. I've heard some not-so-great things about McGaughys or whatever. People talking about having to take a grinder to them to make em fit in some of the 67-72 trucks. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 09-14-2006 at 06:05 PM.

09-14-2006, 07:56 PM	#9
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: Drop Spindles. Where to buy? shifty- can you elaborate on the grinding thing?. I just bought that kit and didn't know that. I'm planning to install next month. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

09-14-2006, 10:44 PM	#10
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Drop Spindles. Where to buy? I would rather have rear drums for towing then a thin rotor, just my .02. Early Classic gets my vote for spindles. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

09-14-2006, 11:46 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Drop Spindles. Where to buy? If your going with the Porterbuilt "Dropmember" then I would recommend DJM 3" spindles. They have a well built 3" spindle for the 73-87 style crossmember that Nathan builds that's hard to be for quality and price. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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