Drop Spindles or Drop Coil Springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Olblue71 · 03-02-2011, 12:00 AM

I just bought a 71 project truck to play around with, and was wondering if it is better to put 2' drop spindles with new tubular arms or just go with a 2' drop coil springs. I see there are lots of package deals with both options but not sure if anyone has suggestions. I have a 454 BB so it is a little heavy. I want to go with a 17 inch wheel tire combo, so I think that will clear any wheel/fender issues.

tcb-1 · 03-02-2011, 12:07 AM

what kind of dough you wanting to lay out?? if money wasn't an object, go spindles. with them, the geometry of suspension is maintained and will be easier to align.

my .02

wwotr · 03-02-2011, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Olblue71

I just bought a 71 project truck to play around with, and was wondering if it is better to put 2' drop spindles with new tubular arms or just go with a 2' drop coil springs. I see there are lots of package deals with both options but not sure if anyone has suggestions. I have a 454 BB so it is a little heavy. I want to go with a 17 inch wheel tire combo, so I think that will clear any wheel/fender issues.

I had 2 1/2" Lowering Spindles on mine and still put a 3" Drop Coil Spring in Front.
I'm running a 5.5" Drop in Front and a 6" drop in back, but I'm running a Small Block.

**bigsnookmaster** · 03-02-2011, 08:38 AM

Spindles. If you want it any lower, then add the springs. It's all about the geometry!

Olblue71 · 03-02-2011, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the info that helps me decide which way to go. I think going with spindles/brake upgrade would be better, but definitely going to cost little more.

03-02-2011, 12:00 AM	#1
Olblue71 454 BB Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 13	Drop Spindles or Drop Coil Springs? I just bought a 71 project truck to play around with, and was wondering if it is better to put 2' drop spindles with new tubular arms or just go with a 2' drop coil springs. I see there are lots of package deals with both options but not sure if anyone has suggestions. I have a 454 BB so it is a little heavy. I want to go with a 17 inch wheel tire combo, so I think that will clear any wheel/fender issues. Attached Images

03-02-2011, 12:07 AM	#2
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: Drop Spindles or Drop Coil Springs? what kind of dough you wanting to lay out?? if money wasn't an object, go spindles. with them, the geometry of suspension is maintained and will be easier to align. my .02 __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-02-2011, 08:38 AM	#4
bigsnookmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,270	Re: Drop Spindles or Drop Coil Springs? Spindles. If you want it any lower, then add the springs. It's all about the geometry! __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

03-02-2011, 09:34 AM	#5
Olblue71 454 BB Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 13	Re: Drop Spindles or Drop Coil Springs? Thanks for the info that helps me decide which way to go. I think going with spindles/brake upgrade would be better, but definitely going to cost little more.



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