Drop spindles for drum brakes? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 07-15-2008, 02:52 PM

Does anyone know of a company that sells dropped spindles that are setup for drum brakes? My son is getting a 66 that he would like to drop but wants to keep the original brakes.

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks.

Scott

jkaylor68gmc · 07-15-2008, 03:11 PM

No one makes them at all. I tried to find some. However, if you reall have to drop it and want to leave the drums, you can buy dropped lower control arms 1.5-inch for about 799 from Control freaks. A set of drop spindles and disc brakes from No limit Engineering minus the master cylinder is about 465 bucks for that truck. I know I bought one.

**ScottH** · 07-15-2008, 03:47 PM

Thanks Josh

jkaylor68gmc · 07-15-2008, 03:51 PM

No problem

DC*90 · 07-15-2008, 04:45 PM

so, is this all you would need?
http://www.nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?...D%2D7387DS%2D5

or would you have to buy spindles?
these:
http://www.nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=6370STK

just wanted to get some help clearing that up.

jkaylor68gmc · 07-15-2008, 04:56 PM

You have to buy the spindles too.

Its the spindles like 219 or whatever and the brakes 269.

Josh

javadoc · 07-15-2008, 06:57 PM

Silly question, and sorry for hijacking... do you need to upgrade master cyls?

Anthony Fremont · 07-15-2008, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DC*90

so, is this all you would need?
http://www.nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?...D%2D7387DS%2D5

or would you have to buy spindles?
these:
http://www.nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=6370STK

just wanted to get some help clearing that up.

The first link contains the spindles too, though they don't seem to be in the picture. I think you'll need to get a master cylinder and you'll probably have to do some modifying on your stock line setup. Some kits from other vendors are more "complete" and contain things like lines, proportioning valve, and master cylinder.

07-15-2008, 02:52 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Drop spindles for drum brakes? Does anyone know of a company that sells dropped spindles that are setup for drum brakes? My son is getting a 66 that he would like to drop but wants to keep the original brakes. Any info is appreciated. Thanks. Scott __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

07-15-2008, 03:11 PM	#2
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Drop spindles for drum brakes? No one makes them at all. I tried to find some. However, if you reall have to drop it and want to leave the drums, you can buy dropped lower control arms 1.5-inch for about 799 from Control freaks. A set of drop spindles and disc brakes from No limit Engineering minus the master cylinder is about 465 bucks for that truck. I know I bought one. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

07-15-2008, 03:47 PM	#3
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,190	Re: Drop spindles for drum brakes? Thanks Josh __________________ 1963 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. wagon

07-15-2008, 03:51 PM	#4
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Drop spindles for drum brakes? No problem __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

07-15-2008, 04:45 PM	#5
DC*90 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Turlock Ca Posts: 21	Re: Drop spindles for drum brakes? so, is this all you would need? http://www.nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?...D%2D7387DS%2D5 or would you have to buy spindles? these: http://www.nolimit.net/prodinfo.asp?number=6370STK just wanted to get some help clearing that up.

07-15-2008, 04:56 PM	#6
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Drop spindles for drum brakes? You have to buy the spindles too. Its the spindles like 219 or whatever and the brakes 269. Josh __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

07-15-2008, 06:57 PM	#7
javadoc Hey Watch this... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 414	Re: Drop spindles for drum brakes? Silly question, and sorry for hijacking... do you need to upgrade master cyls? __________________ What have I gotten myself into now? 1964 Chevy Stepside - 383 hydraulic roller Vortec ... a work in progress 2000 Volvo V70R - 340awhp, 22psi, meth-injected of Porsche-eating fun. The grocery-getter on steroids



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