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Old 08-27-2012, 09:08 PM   #1
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2.5" Drop Spindles

Is there one brand that is better than the others? Looking for a set for 73-87 and there are so many to choose from. HD, LD, and tigers oh my...
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:17 PM   #2
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Re: 2.5" Drop Spindles

What year truck?
What width rotors?
It all matters.
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:19 PM   #3
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Re: 2.5" Drop Spindles

66 burb. Don't have rotors etc yet.
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Old 08-27-2012, 09:23 PM   #4
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Re: 2.5" Drop Spindles

Buy 65-70 conversion spindles.
Everyone makes them.
They use standard HD 1-1/4" 5-lug rotors or aftermarket 6-lug rotors.
No balljoint change or tie rod change that would be required if you use 71-72 or 73-87 spindles.
$219 is the going price for these.
Performance Online, CPP sell these.
Actually all the companies sell them.
Belltech, McGaughy's and Western Chassis are usually higher.
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Re: 2.5" Drop Spindles

Read this:
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Old 08-28-2012, 08:54 AM   #6
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Re: 2.5" Drop Spindles

Thanks for the link. I have 74 control arms I can put on after I get them powder coated

So you would suggest these?

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I have a Summit retail location less than 15 minutes from me so it saves shipping costs if the shipping time says it will ship same day, otherwise I would go through vendors on the board.
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Old 08-28-2012, 11:52 AM   #7
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Re: 2.5" Drop Spindles

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Thanks for the link. I have 74 control arms I can put on after I get them powder coated

So you would suggest these?

Clicky

I have a Summit retail location less than 15 minutes from me so it saves shipping costs if the shipping time says it will ship same day, otherwise I would go through vendors on the board.
Sure!
Those will work great.
Just remember that these are 73-87 spindles for the 1-1/4" rotors.
(Calipers and bearings will have to match).
Also the balljoints and tie rods will have to match.
The easiest solution is to use all 73-87 steering.
Centerlink, inner and outer tie rods, pitman arm and idler arm.
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Old 08-28-2012, 12:45 PM   #8
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Sure!
Centerlink, inner and outer tie rods, pitman arm and idler arm.
I have all this from where I got the control arms from so I am good there, thanks.

According to the link you gave me when it comes to rotors and bearings if I order for the 74 then it should be HD anyway correct?

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3.2) LD or Light Duty rotors: (1" wide version) available from 81-87.
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Old 08-28-2012, 12:46 PM   #9
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I have all this from where I got the control arms from so I am good there, thanks.

According to the link you gave me when it comes to rotors and bearings if I order for the 74 then it should be HD anyway correct?
yes.
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yes.
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