Sorry but again its asked: Spindles or Springs? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

one legged lance · 05-28-2002, 07:58 PM

Ok I know that this has been hashed before but my wife wants me to check before the cash is spent

I am planning a complete front end rebuilt anyway so everything will come apart & I will add a frt sway bar also. I have a 72 C-10 w/ 350ci that I want to mildly lower. Only 3-4 in frt & 4-5 in rr. Ride quality is important as she would like something built for her in the future if mine turns out nice.
I have been told that since I want to run 15in truck rally's that spindles will rub or interfer.....true? Anyone done this and problems?
Rear I am thinking of a 4in coil & mabye 1in block...thoughts??
I have thought about bags all around but the cost seems high, what am I looking at? I think early classics has a spindle/spring kit for around $900 but I can do springs only for $200, how much for bags and what do they require?
Thanks for all the help even if you have given this info to 1000 b4

1 Leg Lance

67 C-10 LWB · 05-28-2002, 08:04 PM

I'd say so go spindles w/ that much drop in front, much safer in my book, I heard throwing in that small of spring up front causes problems in front, also I've checked into bags, for all 4 corners and the pump, holding tank, valves etc is anywhere from 1500-2000 that I found, but there might be cheaper ones out there, hope this helps

Ean

SCOTI · 05-28-2002, 08:23 PM

For the best ride spend the $$ for spindles. I run 6.5" van ralleys on the front of my beater w/no probs so as long as you don't go crazy w/bspacing you won't have probs. What's best for the rear depends on your plans for the truck. Mine is very low for a daily driver & I still need to occasionally tow a car hauler so I installed a 2-wheel air ride set-up. Although initially more expensive this allows it to be low & then ready to tow @ the touch of the button, but if your not gonna put alot of stuff in the rear dropped coils w/blocks is good enough. Good luck.

superchevy · 05-28-2002, 08:30 PM

Got to agree, go with spindles.
I tried 3" springs on front of my truck initially, and it didn't ride right.
Went to 2" spindle and 2" spring and it now rides, sits, and handles better.
Wish I would have gone with spindles first. Would have saved a lot of time, money, and frustration.
SC

Project1970 · 05-28-2002, 09:06 PM

Spindles all the way. I don't know who said they'd rub; I've got 15" '80s 6-lug pickup rallys and Early Classic Enterprises spindles/disc brakes up front and there's no clearance problems with the wheel itself. It could use a bit more backspacing, though.

orange72 · 05-28-2002, 09:53 PM

ive got 3 inch springs on the front of mine and it rides great. eventually im gonna get 2.5 drop spindles for it to go even lower.

05-28-2002, 07:58 PM	#1
one legged lance Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Phx,Az USA Posts: 67	Sorry but again its asked: Spindles or Springs? Ok I know that this has been hashed before but my wife wants me to check before the cash is spent I am planning a complete front end rebuilt anyway so everything will come apart & I will add a frt sway bar also. I have a 72 C-10 w/ 350ci that I want to mildly lower. Only 3-4 in frt & 4-5 in rr. Ride quality is important as she would like something built for her in the future if mine turns out nice. I have been told that since I want to run 15in truck rally's that spindles will rub or interfer.....true? Anyone done this and problems? Rear I am thinking of a 4in coil & mabye 1in block...thoughts?? I have thought about bags all around but the cost seems high, what am I looking at? I think early classics has a spindle/spring kit for around $900 but I can do springs only for $200, how much for bags and what do they require? Thanks for all the help even if you have given this info to 1000 b4 1 Leg Lance

05-28-2002, 08:04 PM	#2
67 C-10 LWB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Bay City, MI, USA Posts: 452	I'd say so go spindles w/ that much drop in front, much safer in my book, I heard throwing in that small of spring up front causes problems in front, also I've checked into bags, for all 4 corners and the pump, holding tank, valves etc is anywhere from 1500-2000 that I found, but there might be cheaper ones out there, hope this helps Ean __________________ 1999 Silverado Ext Cab Short Box Z71 2006 Trailblazer (wifes) 2 '04 KFX400's My Site

05-28-2002, 08:23 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,132	For the best ride spend the $$ for spindles. I run 6.5" van ralleys on the front of my beater w/no probs so as long as you don't go crazy w/bspacing you won't have probs. What's best for the rear depends on your plans for the truck. Mine is very low for a daily driver & I still need to occasionally tow a car hauler so I installed a 2-wheel air ride set-up. Although initially more expensive this allows it to be low & then ready to tow @ the touch of the button, but if your not gonna put alot of stuff in the rear dropped coils w/blocks is good enough. Good luck. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-28-2002, 08:30 PM	#4
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Got to agree, go with spindles. I tried 3" springs on front of my truck initially, and it didn't ride right. Went to 2" spindle and 2" spring and it now rides, sits, and handles better. Wish I would have gone with spindles first. Would have saved a lot of time, money, and frustration. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

05-28-2002, 09:06 PM	#5
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Spindles all the way. I don't know who said they'd rub; I've got 15" '80s 6-lug pickup rallys and Early Classic Enterprises spindles/disc brakes up front and there's no clearance problems with the wheel itself. It could use a bit more backspacing, though. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

05-28-2002, 09:53 PM	#6
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	ive got 3 inch springs on the front of mine and it rides great. eventually im gonna get 2.5 drop spindles for it to go even lower. __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.



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