what kind of spindles are these??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**rgreathouse** · 07-08-2008, 12:50 AM

i bought a set of spindles from my buddy who says there drop spindles for a 67-72 c10.theyre new and say classic drop cast on them with the part number 6072R on one and 6072L on the other.any idea what kind these are?how big of drop?

thanks for any help

RunninLo · 07-08-2008, 01:34 AM

Sounds like a pair of McGauhey's "classic drop" (TM) 2.5" units. nice pieces. I have them on my 72 burb project.

Those look right?
Josh

**rgreathouse** · 07-08-2008, 01:41 AM

yup looks just like em.picked em up for 50 bucks nib.do the control arms differ from 67-72?disk breaks or drums.5 or six lug?

**basketcase** · 07-08-2008, 01:56 AM

That depends. The ball joints on '71-'72 disc brake trucks are bigger but the control arms are basically the same, except for the brake hose tab. I had to relocate the ones on mine but I used a '71-'72 brake line kit. Since I did mine they have come out with brake line kits for '67-'70 for the disc brake conversion. Makes life simpler

As for the spindles, they also now sell the dropped spindles for disc brakes and '67-'70 ball joints. You will need to determine if yours are for the drumb brake(smaller) or the disc brake size ball joints. Easiest way would be to go to the parts store, NAPA or whatever, and ask to see one of each ball joint. Then see which one fits your spindle. Then buy a set of 4 because you probably need them. The lowers are a press in to the control arm.

Tom

07-08-2008, 12:50 AM	#1
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	what kind of spindles are these??? i bought a set of spindles from my buddy who says there drop spindles for a 67-72 c10.theyre new and say classic drop cast on them with the part number 6072R on one and 6072L on the other.any idea what kind these are?how big of drop? thanks for any help

07-08-2008, 01:34 AM	#2
RunninLo 3DrDwn--the 'burb not the band Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 598	Re: what kind of spindles are these??? Sounds like a pair of McGauhey's "classic drop" (TM) 2.5" units. nice pieces. I have them on my 72 burb project. Those look right? Josh __________________ Slo and Lo that is the tempo. '72 burb build page here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259256 '89 GMC Dually crew build page coming soon. 88 4x4 crew DD duallys past/present pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...46#post4001246 89 1 ton Dually rear flip kit install here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=354327

07-08-2008, 01:41 AM	#3
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 494	Re: what kind of spindles are these??? yup looks just like em.picked em up for 50 bucks nib.do the control arms differ from 67-72?disk breaks or drums.5 or six lug?

07-08-2008, 01:56 AM	#4
basketcase Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 633	Re: what kind of spindles are these??? That depends. The ball joints on '71-'72 disc brake trucks are bigger but the control arms are basically the same, except for the brake hose tab. I had to relocate the ones on mine but I used a '71-'72 brake line kit. Since I did mine they have come out with brake line kits for '67-'70 for the disc brake conversion. Makes life simpler As for the spindles, they also now sell the dropped spindles for disc brakes and '67-'70 ball joints. You will need to determine if yours are for the drumb brake(smaller) or the disc brake size ball joints. Easiest way would be to go to the parts store, NAPA or whatever, and ask to see one of each ball joint. Then see which one fits your spindle. Then buy a set of 4 because you probably need them. The lowers are a press in to the control arm. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project Last edited by basketcase; 07-08-2008 at 01:58 AM.



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