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64GMCHorsepower · 08-22-2009, 01:34 PM

Will drop spindles for 73-87 fit my 72 front end

protrash64 · 08-22-2009, 05:19 PM

Yes, but you may need to change balljoints and I'm not sure about the tie-rod ends. The calipers may be different for the early years, also....I'm not familar with the 71-72 stuff.

SCOTI · 08-22-2009, 05:39 PM

Yes, they'll swap.

The upper BJ's are the same for sure... I can't remember if there's a difference on the lowers but if there is, you simply use the 73-up lower on the 72 a-arm. You should be able to also use the 72 drag-link w/the 72 inner & 73-up out tie-rod combo.

64GMCHorsepower · 08-22-2009, 06:36 PM

Thanks

They had some 3" drop spindles at the car show, but by the time I got back around they were gone...100.00 seemed like a good deal....

SCOTI · 08-22-2009, 07:16 PM

A c-note for 3" spindles is (was) a good deal.

08-22-2009, 01:34 PM	#1
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08-22-2009, 05:19 PM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,519	Re: drop spindle question quic Yes, but you may need to change balljoints and I'm not sure about the tie-rod ends. The calipers may be different for the early years, also....I'm not familar with the 71-72 stuff. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

08-22-2009, 05:39 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,920	Re: drop spindle question quic Yes, they'll swap. The upper BJ's are the same for sure... I can't remember if there's a difference on the lowers but if there is, you simply use the 73-up lower on the 72 a-arm. You should be able to also use the 72 drag-link w/the 72 inner & 73-up out tie-rod combo. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-22-2009, 06:36 PM	#4
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: drop spindle question quic Thanks They had some 3" drop spindles at the car show, but by the time I got back around they were gone...100.00 seemed like a good deal.... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

08-22-2009, 07:16 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,920	Re: drop spindle question quic A c-note for 3" spindles is (was) a good deal. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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