McGaughy Spindles? Opinions? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

8t5Silverado · 02-23-2004, 08:25 PM

Hi all,

I am looking to get some lowering spindles for my '85. The 73-87 guys don't have much experience with McGaughy's and I was told to ask over here.

Anyone used McGaughy spindles and/or springs?

If so, would you recommend them over Western Chassis?

Thanks.

Hotrod70C10 · 02-23-2004, 08:51 PM

I have a pair of McGaughy's 2.5" drop spindles on my 70'. I am very happy with them. I can't say anything about Western Chassis though. Over all I would recomend McGaughy's.

72MARIO · 02-23-2004, 09:09 PM

I have western chassis they fit good no complaints just If I was to do it again I would go with McGaughy's because I would rater support a small guy.

kens71gmc · 02-23-2004, 09:39 PM

I'm with 72MARIO, I like to support the smaller guy. When shopping, the lady on the phone sold me on them. My McGaughy 2.5" drop spindles look great. Everything bolted up fine, just need to get this thing on the road. The price was very reasonable.

Custom 68 · 02-23-2004, 09:56 PM

dittos I have them I got mine from GMCPauls. They worked great.

Hotrod70C10 · 02-24-2004, 12:22 AM

I forgot to add that I got mine from Tim Christian. I have dealt with GMC Paul's also. Either one of these people will set you up with out pounding one to you (Unlike the local Classic shop here).

8t5Silverado · 02-24-2004, 03:14 PM

Anyone have a website or phone number for GMCPauls.

I found them for $199 at McGaughy's in a truck mag. Is that about right?

Frank_Zeller · 02-24-2004, 06:41 PM

Got a pair on mine. Only complaint is they did not break the sharp edges after machining.

Custom 68 · 02-24-2004, 07:08 PM

www.gmcpauls.com or somebody mentioned Tim Christians his is
www.christiansclassics.com
I have dealt with both and are great ones to deal with.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-24-2004, 07:34 PM

We have them also. I have installed them on my 67 Panel Project published in our website if you would like to see them on a truck. They fit is great!! www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

DavidM · 02-24-2004, 08:34 PM

got them and rear drop springs from there shop in Fresno Ca.

Its a Great little shop and he really knows his stuff.....

DrtyJack75 · 02-27-2008, 09:22 AM

are you talking about Timsuspensiononline.com??

He seems to be a cool guy, he's gonna be at the Pleasanton Show....

LOW PRICES I HOPE!!

mbgmike · 02-27-2008, 05:04 PM

We sell them also. The only ones we sell for these trucks.

8t5Silverado · 02-27-2008, 07:34 PM

Wow, this is an old thread.

I gave up on the dropped truck and put HD springs up front. Now my truck sits level with 31x10.5s.

02-23-2004, 08:25 PM	#1
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	McGaughy Spindles? Opinions? Hi all, I am looking to get some lowering spindles for my '85. The 73-87 guys don't have much experience with McGaughy's and I was told to ask over here. Anyone used McGaughy spindles and/or springs? If so, would you recommend them over Western Chassis? Thanks. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

02-23-2004, 08:51 PM	#2
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I have a pair of McGaughy's 2.5" drop spindles on my 70'. I am very happy with them. I can't say anything about Western Chassis though. Over all I would recomend McGaughy's. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

02-23-2004, 09:09 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	I have western chassis they fit good no complaints just If I was to do it again I would go with McGaughy's because I would rater support a small guy. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

02-23-2004, 09:39 PM	#4
kens71gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Miamisburg, Ohio Posts: 20	I'm with 72MARIO, I like to support the smaller guy. When shopping, the lady on the phone sold me on them. My McGaughy 2.5" drop spindles look great. Everything bolted up fine, just need to get this thing on the road. The price was very reasonable. __________________ I have been working on 71 GMC 1/2 ton, lwb. frame off resto. 383 sb/350 turbo, dynomax ceramic headers, Flowmaster 50's, summit HEI, JET tuned Q-jet, BE COOL radiator, soon to be installled Vintage Air, tank in frame, painless wiring (love it but a couple minor problems), 2 1/2 in. drop front, 3 in. drop rear. THAT ENGINE IS NOW BORN AND HOWLING LOUDLY!

02-23-2004, 09:56 PM	#5
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	dittos I have them I got mine from GMCPauls. They worked great. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

02-24-2004, 12:22 AM	#6
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	I forgot to add that I got mine from Tim Christian. I have dealt with GMC Paul's also. Either one of these people will set you up with out pounding one to you (Unlike the local Classic shop here). __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

02-24-2004, 03:14 PM	#7
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Anyone have a website or phone number for GMCPauls. I found them for $199 at McGaughy's in a truck mag. Is that about right? __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

02-24-2004, 06:41 PM	#8
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	Got a pair on mine. Only complaint is they did not break the sharp edges after machining. __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

02-24-2004, 07:08 PM	#9
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	www.gmcpauls.com or somebody mentioned Tim Christians his is www.christiansclassics.com I have dealt with both and are great ones to deal with. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

02-24-2004, 07:34 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	We have them also. I have installed them on my 67 Panel Project published in our website if you would like to see them on a truck. They fit is great!! www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-24-2004, 08:34 PM	#11
DavidM Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Modesto Ca. Posts: 147	I got them on my truck got them and rear drop springs from there shop in Fresno Ca. Its a Great little shop and he really knows his stuff..... __________________ David M Proud Owner of A 67 C10 Shortfleet 350/350/3.73

02-27-2008, 09:22 AM	#12
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: McGaughy Spindles? Opinions? are you talking about Timsuspensiononline.com?? He seems to be a cool guy, he's gonna be at the Pleasanton Show.... LOW PRICES I HOPE!!

02-27-2008, 05:04 PM	#13
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: McGaughy Spindles? Opinions? We sell them also. The only ones we sell for these trucks.

02-27-2008, 07:34 PM	#14
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Re: McGaughy Spindles? Opinions? Wow, this is an old thread. I gave up on the dropped truck and put HD springs up front. Now my truck sits level with 31x10.5s. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339



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