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1979 Chevy stepside · 03-23-2008, 04:40 AM

Yep you can run stock ones on there but if they have been on a long time like mine were its prob better to spend the extra and get the new shocks. I did my spindles today in bout 3 hours, took me a little longer than i figured due to the lower Ball joint not wanting to pop out as planned.. i had to pull out the persuader to assist me. Other than that it was easy to do and looks really good. Tommorow its onto the rear end once i get the box off.

Wild83C10 · 03-23-2008, 06:04 PM

Another advantage to LCAs is they provide a better ball joint angles. I used 3" lowering LCAs and lowering springs. I also purchased new tubular upper control arms. I had to put in longer studs for the uppers to get the correct alignment. The LCAs are nice and they sit level to the ground which is better for handling. I don't think I had any issues with ground clearance that I can remember. I have 17" rims so I didn't have any issues there either.

454HO · 05-24-2008, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild83C10

I had to put in longer studs for the uppers to get the correct alignment.

Hey Wild83C10, where did you get the longer studs from? I have waaaay too much neg camber with my DJM 3" drop control arms.

Mr79C10 · 05-25-2008, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 454HO

Hey Wild83C10, where did you get the longer studs from? I have waaaay too much neg camber with my DJM 3" drop control arms.

Me too,,
Ive also thought about getting the DJM upper control arms. They are made to help that out.

**N2TRUX** · 05-25-2008, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by zombiescustoms

I know they are from AIM,Whats your point?? have you ever heard of them breaking?

Yes, I have heard of them breaking, but can't say that I have personally seen them break so I will let that go. On the other hand I have been burned by the sleazy pond scum sucking jack masters at AIM Industries and refuse to support low life pieces of crap regardless of how cheap their product is.

spoon · 05-25-2008, 07:28 AM

Damn. I am in the same department. I have an '80 Silverado that I am trying to lower and I was looking into these spindles, guess I won't be getting them after all.

454HO · 05-26-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr79C10

Me too,,
Ive also thought about getting the DJM upper control arms. They are made to help that out.

I already have the DJM uppers - I still have waaaaay too much neg camber.

03-23-2008, 04:40 AM	#26
1979 Chevy stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 14	Re: lowering spindles vs. Lowering control arms Yep you can run stock ones on there but if they have been on a long time like mine were its prob better to spend the extra and get the new shocks. I did my spindles today in bout 3 hours, took me a little longer than i figured due to the lower Ball joint not wanting to pop out as planned.. i had to pull out the persuader to assist me. Other than that it was easy to do and looks really good. Tommorow its onto the rear end once i get the box off.

03-23-2008, 06:04 PM	#27
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: lowering spindles vs. Lowering control arms Another advantage to LCAs is they provide a better ball joint angles. I used 3" lowering LCAs and lowering springs. I also purchased new tubular upper control arms. I had to put in longer studs for the uppers to get the correct alignment. The LCAs are nice and they sit level to the ground which is better for handling. I don't think I had any issues with ground clearance that I can remember. I have 17" rims so I didn't have any issues there either. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time

05-25-2008, 07:28 AM	#31
spoon Registered Penetrator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 153	Re: lowering spindles vs. Lowering control arms Damn. I am in the same department. I have an '80 Silverado that I am trying to lower and I was looking into these spindles, guess I won't be getting them after all. __________________ "Some people wear Superman pajamas. Superman wears Chuck Norris pajamas." "Chuck Norris is the only person on the planet that can kick you in the back of the face." "Chuck Norris doesn't 'tea-bag'... he 'potato-sacks.'"



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