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Old 12-12-2003, 07:54 PM   #1
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Western drop spindles ??????

What are the differences between the western drop spindles for 60 - 70 and 71 - 72. I know the brakes are different, but I thought the spindles were the same. Also, the 73 and up spindles are much cheaper. Can they be used on a 72?
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Old 12-12-2003, 08:10 PM   #2
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71-71 are disc brake spindles, 60-70 are probably drum. yes, 73+ spindles can be used. i think you need to use 73+ ball jooints and tie rod ends.
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Old 12-15-2003, 01:20 AM   #3
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The difference in the spindles is the size of the holes for the Ball Joints and Tie-Rods. I used their 63-70 spindles on my 67 with stock ball joints and tie-rods.

CCP runs an ad in Custom Classic Truck: 63-70 and 71-72 for $229
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Old 12-16-2003, 05:11 AM   #4
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60-62 are the same size spindle but have much bigger ball joint holes.
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