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edflores · 02-27-2009, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

For years I drove my 68 Beater w/Western Chassis 2.5" drop spindles & 15" van ralleys (6.5" wide w/about 3.5" BS). There was ABSOLUTELY no interference. No trimming or grinding was required (to any portion of the a-arms).

Again, it depends on the back spacing of the wheel.

i have 15" rallys with 2.5 western chassis spindles on my 81 jimmy as well. fits like a glove.

Kayotic · 02-27-2009, 11:58 AM

2.5" drop spindles will work with stock 15" wheels and the original brakes?

I would like to order spindles and keep these temporary wheels(6 lug), but what to order - stock replacement or one specificly for disk brakes?

SCOTI · 02-27-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kayotic

2.5" drop spindles will work with stock 15" wheels and the original brakes?

I would like to order spindles and keep these temporary wheels(6 lug), but what to order - stock replacement or one specificly for disk brakes?

Yes. 2.5" spindles w/stock brakes will work w/15" wheels (depending on the back spacing). If re-using 6-lug wheels, they need to be compatible w/disc brakes (OE 60-70 steel wheels will not work w/later OE disc brakes). You can get aftermarket 6-lug steelies that work w/disc brakes or use 6-lug 4x4 ralleys.

northern 85 · 03-10-2009, 07:38 PM

Any pics yet of the narrowed track width?

Custom 68 · 03-11-2009, 11:02 AM

check out the new classic truck mag. It has an article of these. They make them sound pretty good.
Dave

SCOTI · 03-11-2009, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Custom 68

check out the new classic truck mag. It has an article of these. They make them sound pretty good.
Dave

CPP has a quality marketing program; it's their customer service that needs work.

111stony · 03-12-2009, 09:35 AM

The pictures are not very good. Camera was set at low res. I can try to take some high res ones if everyone wants to see them.

This is my first attempt at posting a picture. The calipers were unfinished from CPP. I sanded them smooth and painted them with 2 stage to match the truck. Here is the front.

Here is the rear.

The front end is not aligned. I set it a close as I could with my eye. With a plumb bob on the mounting face of the rotors, the track width was 52 3/4". I was told by CPP the track width would be 5/8" less on each side.

I was given the worng rotors when I picked everything else up last year. I talked with Danny and he shipped the correct ones the next day with a UPS return label. CPP has treated me well and I would buy from them again.

Custom 68 · 03-12-2009, 09:52 AM

111stony glad to hear they treated you good. It almost seems to be hit or miss on that. The photos dont show up. I dont know much about posting pictures...
I would like to see them though.
Dave

jklonowski · 03-12-2009, 09:57 AM

Number98 · 03-12-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

CPP has a quality marketing program; it's their customer service that needs work.

Agreed... I am an ECE fan for sure because I have always had great luck with their products and customer service. On that same note I have used some CPP parts that were of great quality and did their job, just no luck if you need some help from them on something.....

SCOTI · 03-12-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Number98

Agreed... I am an ECE fan for sure because I have always had great luck with their products and customer service. On that same note I have used some CPP parts that were of great quality and did their job, just no luck if you need some help from them on something.....

Yep, I'll use them if I must. But, if it's offered elsewhere, they lose my business strictly on the CS aspect (& I've used CPP muliple times).

chevyrestoguy · 03-13-2009, 01:30 PM

b00sted · 03-13-2009, 04:03 PM

$299 for the spindles then anothe r$75 for th ebrackets to use stock brakes..... They are going to get you any way you go.... I wonder how these would work with a 15X 3.5 rim?

stunna · 03-16-2009, 03:10 PM

just wondering if you have a porter dropmember that already narrows the track width, will these spindles narrow them even more? Or do i even need them if I have a dropmember since it already narrows width? Looking to run 22's

111stony · 03-16-2009, 03:10 PM

Sorry, here is my second attempt.
Front

Rear

see ten · 03-16-2009, 04:45 PM

How close do they bring the rotor in to the lower control arm?

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-16-2009, 05:21 PM

Subscribed.

Ackattack · 03-16-2009, 08:50 PM

These might be my answer to getting my tires to tuck. I ordered 20x8.5 with 4.25BS and the tires rest on the inner wheel well at or near full dump. I'll have to keep these in mind.

coast2coast · 03-19-2009, 11:50 AM

Custom 68, go ahead and pull the trigger on one of these kits. Then maybe I'll bump into you and get to check it out firsthand.

You're running a wider front wheel with some drop, aren't you? What do you have up front now?

Custom 68 · 03-20-2009, 11:06 AM

well if I do it of course you can check it out

currently I have only a 2.5 inch drop with spindles and stock springs so the drop is pretty mild but still looks good. my tires are 275-60-15 all 4 corners. I dont know the back spacing as these were bought many years ago... They are an 8inch wheel and looks to be a pretty deep outer dish and yes I get some rubbing only on "dips" on the road. not bad but I dont like it.

72BlckButy · 04-02-2009, 02:52 PM

bump...

71Custom10 · 09-30-2009, 05:15 PM

Has anybody figured out if you can run 15x8 rallys with the modular spindles?

02-27-2009, 11:58 AM	#27
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: CPP narrowed track width drop spindles... 2.5" drop spindles will work with stock 15" wheels and the original brakes? I would like to order spindles and keep these temporary wheels(6 lug), but what to order - stock replacement or one specificly for disk brakes? __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016

03-10-2009, 07:38 PM	#29
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: CPP narrowed track width drop spindles... Any pics yet of the narrowed track width?

03-11-2009, 11:02 AM	#30
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: CPP narrowed track width drop spindles... check out the new classic truck mag. It has an article of these. They make them sound pretty good. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

03-12-2009, 09:35 AM	#32
111stony Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: santa rosa ca Posts: 41	Re: CPP narrowed track width drop spindles... The pictures are not very good. Camera was set at low res. I can try to take some high res ones if everyone wants to see them. This is my first attempt at posting a picture. The calipers were unfinished from CPP. I sanded them smooth and painted them with 2 stage to match the truck. Here is the front. Here is the rear. The front end is not aligned. I set it a close as I could with my eye. With a plumb bob on the mounting face of the rotors, the track width was 52 3/4". I was told by CPP the track width would be 5/8" less on each side. I was given the worng rotors when I picked everything else up last year. I talked with Danny and he shipped the correct ones the next day with a UPS return label. CPP has treated me well and I would buy from them again.

03-12-2009, 09:52 AM	#33
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: CPP narrowed track width drop spindles... 111stony glad to hear they treated you good. It almost seems to be hit or miss on that. The photos dont show up. I dont know much about posting pictures... I would like to see them though. Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

03-12-2009, 09:57 AM	#34
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03-13-2009, 04:03 PM	#38
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: CPP narrowed track width drop spindles... $299 for the spindles then anothe r$75 for th ebrackets to use stock brakes..... They are going to get you any way you go.... I wonder how these would work with a 15X 3.5 rim? __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

03-16-2009, 03:10 PM	#39
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	Re: CPP narrowed track width drop spindles... just wondering if you have a porter dropmember that already narrows the track width, will these spindles narrow them even more? Or do i even need them if I have a dropmember since it already narrows width? Looking to run 22's

03-16-2009, 04:45 PM	#41
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: CPP narrowed track width drop spindles... How close do they bring the rotor in to the lower control arm?

03-16-2009, 05:21 PM	#42
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03-16-2009, 08:50 PM	#43
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: CPP narrowed track width drop spindles... These might be my answer to getting my tires to tuck. I ordered 20x8.5 with 4.25BS and the tires rest on the inner wheel well at or near full dump. I'll have to keep these in mind. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

03-19-2009, 11:50 AM	#44
coast2coast Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Strafford Missouri Posts: 217	Re: CPP narrowed track width drop spindles... Custom 68, go ahead and pull the trigger on one of these kits. Then maybe I'll bump into you and get to check it out firsthand. You're running a wider front wheel with some drop, aren't you? What do you have up front now?

03-20-2009, 11:06 AM	#45
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: CPP narrowed track width drop spindles... well if I do it of course you can check it out currently I have only a 2.5 inch drop with spindles and stock springs so the drop is pretty mild but still looks good. my tires are 275-60-15 all 4 corners. I dont know the back spacing as these were bought many years ago... They are an 8inch wheel and looks to be a pretty deep outer dish and yes I get some rubbing only on "dips" on the road. not bad but I dont like it. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

04-02-2009, 02:52 PM	#46
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