Spindels rub on 15" wheels or A-arms????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

one legged lance · 05-30-2002, 05:27 PM

Ok I have to start by saying thanks to all who have helped my with the updating of my 72 c-10 LB, it was grandpa's and his spirit would haunt my if I F*&^'d it up

I was just about to order the 4/6 drop kit from Early Classics when I was told by the guys at RICKS (gotta say they are great & have help me tons also) said that since I was gonna run 255/60's on the 15x8 truck rallys that the drop spindles would rub on the wheels or on the A-arms wheel I turned & that I would have to cut the A-arm (bad idea????) or run less ofset wheels or 17" wheels.
Anyone else run into this???? Thoughts or experiences????
Thanks,
1 Leg Lance

Alexis · 05-30-2002, 05:31 PM

i never got rubbing problem with my blazer, hmmmmm. and i got my wheels from wheel vintques

Low69CST · 05-30-2002, 06:09 PM

i knew a guy that slammed a dodge dakota to the ground and he had to grind a little off his lower a-arm to keep it off his wheel, but i've never ever heard of a rub problem on one of our trucks, i don't know ricks, but they may have been trying to get you to buy from them instead of early classic

thood · 05-30-2002, 06:19 PM

I have the 2and1/2 drop spindels from ECE and run 15x10s with 275 60 I5 have not driven the truck but dont see any problems.

Brad · 05-30-2002, 06:20 PM

...that's what it sounds like to me. I don't think you'll have any problems. Here's what they may be talking about: a friend of mine had a 1980 C-10 (same A-arms) and used Belltech 3" drop spindles w/ 15" tall rims. The clearance was very minimal (1/4"-1/2") but it was definately do-able. If you stay with 2-1/2" or 2" you'll be fine. BTW, I bought mine from Summit and am very happy with them-they say they're 2".

Spoof · 05-30-2002, 06:58 PM

I just got my 2 1/2 " Belltech spindles and they show where to grind the A arm if need be, it must be a common prob but an easy fix if you don't mind a little grinding.

70 Jimmy · 05-30-2002, 09:24 PM

I've only heard of 3" drop spindles rubbing. You should be fine with 2.5"

billogna · 05-30-2002, 09:32 PM

I used to have 15x7 front wheels and they barely rubbed my lower arms w/ 3" drop spindles. Little grinding, easy fix.

This new reply page looks pretty high-tech to this computer dummy.

Project1970 · 05-31-2002, 05:51 AM

*scratches head*

Tell Rick to have a look under the front of my truck, then. I've got ECE 2.5" drop spindles (I take it you're going to do a 2.5" spindle drop and a spring drop as well?) and my clearance problems were with tire-to-fender, not wheel-to-spindle, and I've got 15-inch 6-lug rallys...I don't know if they're x7's or x8's... They could use a tad more backspacing, but 245/60-15's fit perfectly up front. I don't think the extra 1.5" of drop is going to make a major difference in spindle clearancing.

A shame Rick doesn't do so much of the "day-to-day" things on these trucks anymore. He built and installed the TH400 in my truck which works flawlessly to this day, but now I need a 700R4 and he doesn't do installations anymore...just restos and parts...

70chevy · 06-02-2002, 01:07 PM

Everyone with the clearance problem I am assume are running 15's correct. Any problems with say 17-18's rubbing? Anybody..

05-30-2002, 05:27 PM	#1
one legged lance Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Phx,Az USA Posts: 67	Spindels rub on 15" wheels or A-arms????? Ok I have to start by saying thanks to all who have helped my with the updating of my 72 c-10 LB, it was grandpa's and his spirit would haunt my if I F*&^'d it up I was just about to order the 4/6 drop kit from Early Classics when I was told by the guys at RICKS (gotta say they are great & have help me tons also) said that since I was gonna run 255/60's on the 15x8 truck rallys that the drop spindles would rub on the wheels or on the A-arms wheel I turned & that I would have to cut the A-arm (bad idea????) or run less ofset wheels or 17" wheels. Anyone else run into this???? Thoughts or experiences???? Thanks, 1 Leg Lance

05-30-2002, 06:09 PM	#3
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	i knew a guy that slammed a dodge dakota to the ground and he had to grind a little off his lower a-arm to keep it off his wheel, but i've never ever heard of a rub problem on one of our trucks, i don't know ricks, but they may have been trying to get you to buy from them instead of early classic __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

05-30-2002, 06:19 PM	#4
thood Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: beaverton, or. usa Posts: 60	I have the 2and1/2 drop spindels from ECE and run 15x10s with 275 60 I5 have not driven the truck but dont see any problems. __________________ 70 swb restored by myself and some help from this board!! I hope to drive it some day!! portland OR

05-30-2002, 06:20 PM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	...that's what it sounds like to me. I don't think you'll have any problems. Here's what they may be talking about: a friend of mine had a 1980 C-10 (same A-arms) and used Belltech 3" drop spindles w/ 15" tall rims. The clearance was very minimal (1/4"-1/2") but it was definately do-able. If you stay with 2-1/2" or 2" you'll be fine. BTW, I bought mine from Summit and am very happy with them-they say they're 2". __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-30-2002, 06:58 PM	#6
Spoof Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Victoria,BC, Canada Posts: 1,300	I just got my 2 1/2 " Belltech spindles and they show where to grind the A arm if need be, it must be a common prob but an easy fix if you don't mind a little grinding. __________________ 71 GMC 1500 LWB

05-30-2002, 05:31 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	i never got rubbing problem with my blazer, hmmmmm. and i got my wheels from wheel vintques

05-30-2002, 09:24 PM	#7
70 Jimmy aka Crusher, Crushergmc Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,834	I've only heard of 3" drop spindles rubbing. You should be fine with 2.5" __________________ "KEEP IT DOWN!" 70 Jimmy 454 2wd 56 GMC Big Window "It's funny till someone gets hurt, then it's freakin' hilarious"

05-30-2002, 09:32 PM	#8
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	I used to have 15x7 front wheels and they barely rubbed my lower arms w/ 3" drop spindles. Little grinding, easy fix. This new reply page looks pretty high-tech to this computer dummy. __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4

05-31-2002, 05:51 AM	#9
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	scratches head Tell Rick to have a look under the front of my truck, then. I've got ECE 2.5" drop spindles (I take it you're going to do a 2.5" spindle drop and a spring drop as well?) and my clearance problems were with tire-to-fender, not wheel-to-spindle, and I've got 15-inch 6-lug rallys...I don't know if they're x7's or x8's... They could use a tad more backspacing, but 245/60-15's fit perfectly up front. I don't think the extra 1.5" of drop is going to make a major difference in spindle clearancing. A shame Rick doesn't do so much of the "day-to-day" things on these trucks anymore. He built and installed the TH400 in my truck which works flawlessly to this day, but now I need a 700R4 and he doesn't do installations anymore...just restos and parts... __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

06-02-2002, 01:07 PM	#10
70chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 147	Everyone with the clearance problem I am assume are running 15's correct. Any problems with say 17-18's rubbing? Anybody.. __________________ Ken Smith 99 C5 Torch Red Coupe 85 Chevy Candy Apple 70 Chevy 1/2 in process.Semi-gloss black powdercoated frame & suspension, disc brakes up front, 3" drop spindle(Beltech) 5 lug 3.73 rearend, ZZ4, Sanderson headers, 700R4, Air Ride system, Summitt 16 gal fuel cell, Holly mech. fuel pump,



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