09-27-2014, 02:17 PM | #1 |
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Drop spindles 98 S10
Anyone have experience with drop spindles on a 98 S10? What Brand? Installation tips, Tire size on 15" wheels on a stock 4Cyl truck?
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10-29-2014, 08:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: Drop spindles 98 S10
I have 2" Belltech drop spindles on my '03.
Currently running 225/70/15 tires, have had 235/60/15s in the past. I am running 80s Camaro RS wheels on my truck, and had to add a 3/16" wheel spacer to keep the tierods from running the wheel.
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10-30-2014, 02:40 PM | #3 |
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Re: Drop spindles 98 S10
Do the Belltech Spindles space the wheel out any from stock? I read on another forum that they changed the spacing outward and I am trying to verify if that is true or not.
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10-30-2014, 03:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: Drop spindles 98 S10
I have heard that too. I cannot tell you for certain (I didn't measure) but I don't think they did on my truck. I have not had any wheel/tire rub on the fenders. Then again, I am only at a 2/2" drop, and it might if the truck was lower.
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11-03-2014, 11:07 PM | #5 |
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Re: Drop spindles 98 S10
Does anyone have any experience with the Belltech spindles to know if they change the spacing outward? Their Tech information does not provide that detail.
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12-29-2014, 02:20 PM | #6 |
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Re: Drop spindles 98 S10
How do the 225/70-15 tires fit on the front of your truck? Any rubbing or clearance problems?
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12-29-2014, 04:57 PM | #7 |
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Re: Drop spindles 98 S10
Tires themselves fit just fine. They are only a 1/4" taller than stock. No rubbing or other issues.
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12-29-2014, 09:34 PM | #8 |
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Re: Drop spindles 98 S10
Anyone else have experience on how big I can go on a 15" seventy five series tire on stock seven inch factory aluminum swirl wheels on a stock 98 4cyl with 2" drop spindles?
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01-07-2015, 12:25 PM | #9 |
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Re: Drop spindles 98 S10
I tried 235/75-15 they rub on the lower inside wheel wells at full lock. Next tried 225/75-15 they fit with just a slight amount of rub at full turning.
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