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**CC69Rat** · 06-08-2012, 11:39 AM

Looking at a drop kit for my GMC. While this is not going to be a rocketship (at first) .. it may get an LS2 (or comparable) at some point in it's life. It's just a stock 350 for now.

While I'm at it, I'm looking at big brakes, etc. What are the advantages / disadvantages to having modular spindles? Does it help with clearance issues? Does it put me in a situation where I can only use certain brake parts, etc? I want it to handle like a newer car / truck and stopping is important to me. I don't want to buy a stock conversion kit then wish I would have gotten the big brakes. I have matching Hellwig swaybars ready to go on it too. ..

I have dropped a bunch of cars / trucks .. but never using modulars. Help me out. Is it worth the added expense? What do I gain / lose?

thanks ..

raic65 · 06-08-2012, 12:29 PM

IMHO, CPP modular spindles made it easier for me to make my own big brake kit since it didn't have the caliper mounting ears to machine off. It also allowed me to use standard brake parts while I was putting the big brake kit together as funds became available. Post 5229 shows the brake kit I put together.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...27#post5352227

06-08-2012, 11:39 AM	#1
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,214	Modular Spindles - What are the advantages? Looking at a drop kit for my GMC. While this is not going to be a rocketship (at first) .. it may get an LS2 (or comparable) at some point in it's life. It's just a stock 350 for now. While I'm at it, I'm looking at big brakes, etc. What are the advantages / disadvantages to having modular spindles? Does it help with clearance issues? Does it put me in a situation where I can only use certain brake parts, etc? I want it to handle like a newer car / truck and stopping is important to me. I don't want to buy a stock conversion kit then wish I would have gotten the big brakes. I have matching Hellwig swaybars ready to go on it too. .. I have dropped a bunch of cars / trucks .. but never using modulars. Help me out. Is it worth the added expense? What do I gain / lose? thanks .. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

06-08-2012, 12:29 PM	#2
raic65 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bonita, Ca Posts: 156	Re: Modular Spindles - What are the advantages? IMHO, CPP modular spindles made it easier for me to make my own big brake kit since it didn't have the caliper mounting ears to machine off. It also allowed me to use standard brake parts while I was putting the big brake kit together as funds became available. Post 5229 shows the brake kit I put together. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...27#post5352227 Last edited by raic65; 06-08-2012 at 12:40 PM.



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