drop spindle info.

[harshard]

This week i completely rebuilt the suspension and installed drop spindles on my 1971 chevy lwb. I had no problems with the rebuild or installation of the parts, problems began when i put my wheels on. My wheels are mid 80's 15x8chevy truck rims, the very popular ones you see the most on clasic trucks, anyway when i put on the wheels they rubbed on the bottom of the lower A-arm. The off-set of the drop spindle caused this problem. I ordered the spindles from LMC trucks and there was no info that warned of this problem so maybe i can save someone alot of trouble. Luckily i was planing on changing out my rims anyway with weld drag lights,outherwise i would be pissed. I guess the only way to fix the problem if one was insistant on using factory take-offs is to either use wheel spacers if you do not mind a wider stance or grind away on the A-arm which could possibly weaken the A-arm or go with a larger dia. wheel. Hope i saved someone a headache.

[see ten]

It isn't so much the spindle being offset, so much as the fact that the pin in the spindle is higher up then your stocker...Which brings the wheel closer to your control arm. A larger diameter wheel will cure your issues (not cheap) Or you can grind off the offending metal and then box in the bottom of the lower arm.

If you don't want to give up your rallies I've heard that most guys are solving this by going to a 7' wide rally instead of the 8".

If you like your current track width just buy a larger diameter wheel and you'll be good to go.

[tcb-1]

what Asa said. how much would you need to shave off the a arm? I've heard of rubbing of the rim and ball joint, but the a arm is a new one to me...... even with 8" Rallyes.