drop spindle problems

[seafoam68]

Hey guys, need a little help. I ordered and installed 2-1/2" spindles from CPP,[URL="http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1960_1972_Chevy_Truck/CP4S1.htm"] These are on a '68 with stock a-arms with new ball joints. These spindles are supposed to use the stock balljoints, but the top joint on pass. side will not tighten up (run out of thread) I noticed CPP's web site shows the same spindle except for 70-72 models and I'm wandering if they sent me the wrong spindles even though the 67-70 spindle stock number is on reciet. I have also had issues with tie rod ends not matching up. Anyone been here before ? Thanks.

[cparman]

sounds to me like you have 71-72 spindles. The 68-70 use ball joints that are shorter. Might suggest you go to the auto parts store with a spindle and ask them to pull a 71-72 BJ and see if it fits the spindle.

[Spray-Bomb]

Like said, go to the parts store & see if you can find a BJ that fits it

On mine I took the spindle to try & match a BJ to it, but the only ones close were the ones they were sposed to be (73-87)
I fought with CPP for quite a while trying to get them to see that the spindles they ship out are crap, but they didnt care

I wound up using a couple washers under my castle nut so I could get it tightened down & still get a cotter pin through the BJs

[57larry]

Originally Posted by cparman

sounds to me like you have 71-72 spindles. The 68-70 use ball joints that are shorter. Might suggest you go to the auto parts store with a spindle and ask them to pull a 71-72 BJ and see if it fits the spindle.

how can you tell the difference between spindles?

[chevy71c10]

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Like said, go to the parts store & see if you can find a BJ that fits it

On mine I took the spindle to try & match a BJ to it, but the only ones close were the ones they were sposed to be (73-87)
I fought with CPP for quite a while trying to get them to see that the spindles they ship out are crap, but they didnt care

I wound up using a couple washers under my castle nut so I could get it tightened down & still get a cotter pin through the BJs

Hey Spray-Bomb, you mention that the CPP spindles are crap. I'm in the market for the 4 wheel disk kit w/ 2.5" drop spindles from them. Is there another company that you would recommend for this other than CPP? Thanks.

[OARNGESI]

i have cpp spindles for a 72 no issues looks like really good quality i think there 67/70 spindles use 73/87 parts

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by OARNGESI

i have cpp spindles for a 72 no issues looks like really good quality i think there 67/70 spindles use 73/87 parts

That would suck if that's true.
Everyone else makes "year specific" drop spindles now.
I'm sure CPP does also.

I'd say they just sent you the wrong spindles.

[chevy71c10]

Thanks OARNGESI, I really like their kit online, I hope to get most of my stuff from them.