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3r!c84 · 10-23-2009, 01:43 PM

hey i just got some 3in djm drop spindles and im running into the problems
.
the brake line off of the caliper runs into the upper balljoint nut.
so i cant put on the caliper?

3r!c84 · 10-23-2009, 02:06 PM

i tryed lossing up the brake line and moving it down but it wont let me move it down only in that one possession

anyone?

umbra · 10-23-2009, 03:56 PM

I cant remember what I did when I installed the DJM spindes on my 82. When I get home I will check and take some pics of them. What side are you working on?

3r!c84 · 10-23-2009, 04:10 PM

drivers,but its going to have the same problem on the pass.

thanks

3r!c84 · 10-23-2009, 04:15 PM

look.you can see in the last pic,how it wont push up

70k52wd · 10-23-2009, 04:48 PM

You need to gently bend the brake line to fit.

**lolife99** · 10-23-2009, 06:41 PM

x2.
You need to "tweak" the steel line away from the upper ball joint.

3r!c84 · 10-23-2009, 06:59 PM

a friend came over and did that.thanks for the help
the fronts done

**N2TRUX** · 10-23-2009, 11:25 PM

I usually slip a crescent wrench over the line long ways so it doesn't try to kink. Gently lean it out of the way and your good to go.

menace121978 · 10-24-2009, 01:48 AM

if its done where's the pics!?!

3r!c84 · 10-24-2009, 11:00 AM

im starting a new thread when its done,WITH PICS ,i got the back left and some more grinding on the front.

menace121978 · 10-24-2009, 11:19 AM

3r!c84 · 10-24-2009, 03:18 PM

ok im back...
the rivits on the rear bumpstops are kicking my ass.
i cut the heads off the rivits and its still not moving

**RPOZ11** · 10-24-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70k52wd

You need to gently bend the brake line to fit.

I agree here, and wish the sellers stated that more.

I did my 1982 GMC Dually many years ago and ran into the very same issue.

Most importantly, as I have seen you have already accomplished this...
Is to support that metal end of you brake line's tube; and by all means support that tube when you are bending it!

A tube can collapse if you place too much pressure at that point and incorrectly bend it.

Be careful when doing this!!!

**lolife99** · 10-24-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

ok im back...
the rivits on the rear bumpstops are kicking my ass.
i cut the heads off the rivits and its still not moving

Grind the rivet flush with the bracket,... then take a prybar, and pry the bracket off the frame.
I use an air chisel to push the leftover rivet thru the frame.

3r!c84 · 10-24-2009, 08:18 PM

i cut a x in the head and then air hammerd the heads off,thats as far as i got on the rivets

3r!c84 · 10-25-2009, 07:25 PM

update!!! back drop is done...went to go take it on a test drive,and the front tire is rubing the spidle again,going to grind it down some more tomorrow,
but the back reallyy droped down,the back looks a little lower then the front,but i took a level and it is sitting level

**lolife99** · 10-25-2009, 08:32 PM

It the wheel hitting the spindle, caliper, or a-arm?
Check all three places.

3r!c84 · 10-25-2009, 08:40 PM

sorry its only the spindle,the top part that holes the brake caliper is hitting,i was grinding on it a few days ago,but i guess i needa take more off

10-23-2009, 01:43 PM	#1
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	drop spindle help! hey i just got some 3in djm drop spindles and im running into the problems . the brake line off of the caliper runs into the upper balljoint nut. so i cant put on the caliper? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-23-2009, 02:06 PM	#2
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: drop spindle help! i tryed lossing up the brake line and moving it down but it wont let me move it down only in that one possession anyone? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-23-2009, 03:56 PM	#3
umbra Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Loxahatchee, FL Posts: 20	Re: drop spindle help! I cant remember what I did when I installed the DJM spindes on my 82. When I get home I will check and take some pics of them. What side are you working on?

10-23-2009, 04:10 PM	#4
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: drop spindle help! drivers,but its going to have the same problem on the pass. thanks __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-23-2009, 04:15 PM	#5
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: drop spindle help! look.you can see in the last pic,how it wont push up Attached Images __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-23-2009, 04:48 PM	#6
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: drop spindle help! You need to gently bend the brake line to fit.

10-23-2009, 06:41 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: drop spindle help! x2. You need to "tweak" the steel line away from the upper ball joint. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-23-2009, 06:59 PM	#8
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: drop spindle help! a friend came over and did that.thanks for the help the fronts done __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-23-2009, 11:25 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: drop spindle help! I usually slip a crescent wrench over the line long ways so it doesn't try to kink. Gently lean it out of the way and your good to go. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-24-2009, 01:48 AM	#10
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: drop spindle help! if its done where's the pics!?! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-24-2009, 11:00 AM	#11
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: drop spindle help! im starting a new thread when its done,WITH PICS ,i got the back left and some more grinding on the front. __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-24-2009, 11:19 AM	#12
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: drop spindle help! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

10-24-2009, 03:18 PM	#13
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: drop spindle help! ok im back... the rivits on the rear bumpstops are kicking my ass. i cut the heads off the rivits and its still not moving __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-24-2009, 08:18 PM	#16
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: drop spindle help! i cut a x in the head and then air hammerd the heads off,thats as far as i got on the rivets __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-25-2009, 07:25 PM	#17
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: drop spindle help! update!!! back drop is done...went to go take it on a test drive,and the front tire is rubing the spidle again,going to grind it down some more tomorrow, but the back reallyy droped down,the back looks a little lower then the front,but i took a level and it is sitting level __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90



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10-25-2009, 08:32 PM	#18
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: drop spindle help! It the wheel hitting the spindle, caliper, or a-arm? Check all three places. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-25-2009, 08:40 PM	#19
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: drop spindle help! sorry its only the spindle,the top part that holes the brake caliper is hitting,i was grinding on it a few days ago,but i guess i needa take more off __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

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