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Old 02-12-2011, 01:29 PM   #1
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drop spindle turning radius

is it true that when you put drop spindles on that you lose a bunch of turning radius? im gona buy some dropp parts this weekend and was wondering. im only looking for a 2.5-3" drop on the front. whould coils be better?
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Old 02-12-2011, 01:53 PM   #2
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Re: drop spindle turning radius

I dont think you lose much, and going only 3 tire clearance is not an issue with "normal" tires. I would not do coils only for a 3 inch drop, the ride kind of sucks. Do the dropped spindle and a 1+ inch dropped coil, but start with a proper spindle for lowering.
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Old 02-12-2011, 02:01 PM   #3
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Re: drop spindle turning radius

lots of guys loose turning radius by having tires that are too wide and too tall
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Old 02-12-2011, 02:08 PM   #4
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Re: drop spindle turning radius

ok thanks, iwill order spindles then.
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Old 02-12-2011, 02:22 PM   #5
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Re: drop spindle turning radius

The spindles do not limit your turning radius. Wheel backspacing and tire size is what will do that and that is only because of rubbing issues. WES
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