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Dano69c10 · 07-06-2007, 05:04 PM

Hi from Ontario! Nice looking truck, I also bought a SWB that the PO misrepresented. Live and learn.
Dano

powell72 · 07-06-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mw8385

Thanks! I don't know how much it has been lowered. I don't know if the front has drop spindles or cut springs.
Mike

If it's drum brakes it's got lowered/cut springs, drop spindles are only for discs.

mw8385 · 07-06-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

If it's drum brakes it's got lowered/cut springs, drop spindles are only for discs.

Yes, it has drum brakes. When converting to disk brakes, would it be better to go with the stock springs and drop spindles or leave the springs that are in it and go with stock height spindles? I would think the ride would be better with stock springs and drop spindles?
Mike

mw8385 · 07-06-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by big.mike

Cool, another member from Mission Viejo. I am near Crown Valley & Margerite. Good looking truck, sucks about the problems.

Mike

I'm off of Alicia and Murilands. I have checked out your build thread. Sweet truck! Wish I had those skills!
Mike

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-08-2007, 12:04 PM

welcome to the board nice looking pair of rides ya got..

powell72 · 07-08-2007, 04:57 PM

I would go with drop spindles. One thing to consider is the track width is wider with discs, and even wider with drop spindles, so your wheels will be sticking out farther than the rears. If you were thinking about some new shoes that would be the time.

07-06-2007, 05:04 PM	#26
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Another SoCal Newbie Hi from Ontario! Nice looking truck, I also bought a SWB that the PO misrepresented. Live and learn. Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

07-08-2007, 12:04 PM	#30
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,601	Re: Another SoCal Newbie welcome to the board nice looking pair of rides ya got.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-08-2007, 04:57 PM	#31
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Another SoCal Newbie I would go with drop spindles. One thing to consider is the track width is wider with discs, and even wider with drop spindles, so your wheels will be sticking out farther than the rears. If you were thinking about some new shoes that would be the time. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html



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