mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

19stepSide72 · 02-19-2008, 02:03 AM

ok its time for me to buy some drop spindles but I see so many different vendors. chassis tech is about 180 and mcguaghys are about 250. Hoping anyone can give me some advice or maybe steer me to another brand. Hoping that I can get links so I can compare prices to quality.

67shortie · 02-19-2008, 02:10 AM

I run early classic enterprises, very nice fit and the install went flawlessly

Don't have any experience with those other brands, sorry.

st1x10 · 02-19-2008, 02:42 AM

Early classic is only 229 and I haven't heard anything bad about them. I installed some of their rear drop components and it went really smoothly and they look amazing.

19stepSide72 · 02-19-2008, 03:18 AM

I see alittle difference between these three. The mcgaughys are 240 shipped. ec are 229 plus s/h. ct are 200 shipped.

1LoC10 · 02-19-2008, 03:42 AM

well between those two, one is top of the line, and the other is the total bottom of the line... so you decide

tcb-1 · 02-19-2008, 04:34 AM

very, very happy with my McGaughys. fit perfect and had no iterference issues as some had several months back.

my choice, my .02

bad6772 · 02-19-2008, 05:47 AM

i agree ^ mine McCaughys fit perfect there were no mods needed everything bolted right up..........a rare thing these days.........

cowboyup1086 · 02-19-2008, 06:47 AM

k i cant sell anything on here without subscribin... whats your opinion about the beltech 3" drop spindles? i was thinkin about puttin them on my 72 3/4 but that means i have to convert to 1/2... would it be better to bet the 3/4 or use the 1/2?

**N2TRUX** · 02-19-2008, 07:25 AM

I would not even consider anything from AIM(Chassis Tech). Do a search aon AIM and you will find countless stories of peoples dissatisfaction with this company.

MisterE72 · 02-19-2008, 07:58 AM

Another vote for Early Classis Enterprises.

ChevyDude · 02-19-2008, 09:37 PM

ECE...they are perfect everytime. I would not EVEN consider any one else.

HUEVUDO · 02-20-2008, 02:50 AM

my McGaughys on the yellow 67 with 20's

isdeleon · 02-20-2008, 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I would not even consider anything from AIM(Chassis Tech). Do a search aon AIM and you will find countless stories of peoples dissatisfaction with this company.

I agree

snacob14 · 02-20-2008, 03:48 AM

huevu, what are you using for rotors. Are those also Mcguaghys or are they stocks

lts70 · 02-20-2008, 03:51 AM

Has anyone had bad luck with the ones form CPP?

dieselarmy13 · 02-20-2008, 06:54 AM

My CPP spindles are great. I got the whole front end kit form them (drop spindles, rotors, ball joints, tie rods, stainless brake lines, ect) and my only complaint is that the new stainless brake lines didn't match up to my new calipers. Another board member helped me out on this, but other than that, fit and finish was great. A little more tech support would be helpfull, though.

xmitsu10 · 02-20-2008, 11:05 AM

Got my McGaughy's from GMCPauls (Site Vendor). http://www.gmcpauls.com/67-72_d&s.htm

Happy with the price and fit.

HUEVUDO · 02-20-2008, 09:36 PM

For the guy who ask me. i have 2.5 drop spindle 2 drop coils and disc brakes the kit came complete. thank you bye bye

shifty · 02-20-2008, 10:44 PM

I kept hearing problems about McGaughys spindles having clearance issues with 15" stock wheels, and even some aftermarket wheels. Is this not an issue anymore?

shifty · 02-21-2008, 02:02 AM

*bump*

shifty · 02-21-2008, 11:33 AM

and *bump* again.

heavy70 · 02-21-2008, 11:38 AM

I have the 2 1/2 drop spindles from CPP they look nice and work great!

**67 cst swb** · 02-21-2008, 11:48 AM

I've heard the 15" rim interference is regardless of manufacturer of spindle. Its a mathmatical issue.
As you lower the ride height of the spindle, it raises the center point of the rim higher in relation to the lower control arm. so, the rather small diameter of a 15" rim causes the rim to hit the lower control arm while turning....
So, my memory tells me its a drop spindle issue, not a who manufactured the spindle issue...

Someone correct me if I'm incorrect here, as I'm about to mount my Chassis Tech spindles soon...

The only issue I have with Chassis Tech/AIM stuff is....
I never get anything I've bought from them on my vehicles.... bought some front & rear lowering springs for my 2000 2wd Silverado... then sold it before I got the stuff on (still have the F/R springs), now I have spindles that have been getting dusty since Sept for my 68... Ok, maybe it me...
just my .02 cents worth...

shifty · 02-21-2008, 11:19 PM

it doesn't seem as if anyone knows.

i'm going to go over to the suspension forum and ask, since nobody over here seems to know with any relative certainty.

*Shane* · 02-21-2008, 11:38 PM

67 cst answered the question already ... any time you mix a dropped spindle, a small diameter wheel and have insufficient back spacing you're gonna have interference issues ... regardless of manufacturer.

02-19-2008, 02:03 AM	#1
19stepSide72 wanna be 67 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 696	mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles ok its time for me to buy some drop spindles but I see so many different vendors. chassis tech is about 180 and mcguaghys are about 250. Hoping anyone can give me some advice or maybe steer me to another brand. Hoping that I can get links so I can compare prices to quality. Last edited by 19stepSide72; 02-19-2008 at 02:15 AM. Reason: adding more info

02-19-2008, 02:10 AM	#2
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles I run early classic enterprises, very nice fit and the install went flawlessly Don't have any experience with those other brands, sorry. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

02-19-2008, 02:42 AM	#3
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles Early classic is only 229 and I haven't heard anything bad about them. I installed some of their rear drop components and it went really smoothly and they look amazing. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

02-19-2008, 03:18 AM	#4
19stepSide72 wanna be 67 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 696	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles I see alittle difference between these three. The mcgaughys are 240 shipped. ec are 229 plus s/h. ct are 200 shipped. Attached Images Last edited by 19stepSide72; 02-19-2008 at 03:20 AM. Reason: more info added

02-19-2008, 03:42 AM	#5
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles well between those two, one is top of the line, and the other is the total bottom of the line... so you decide __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

02-19-2008, 04:34 AM	#6
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles very, very happy with my McGaughys. fit perfect and had no iterference issues as some had several months back. my choice, my .02 __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

02-19-2008, 05:47 AM	#7
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles i agree ^ mine McCaughys fit perfect there were no mods needed everything bolted right up..........a rare thing these days.........

02-19-2008, 06:47 AM	#8
cowboyup1086 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: manteca, ca Posts: 77	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles k i cant sell anything on here without subscribin... whats your opinion about the beltech 3" drop spindles? i was thinkin about puttin them on my 72 3/4 but that means i have to convert to 1/2... would it be better to bet the 3/4 or use the 1/2? Last edited by cowboyup1086; 02-19-2008 at 07:30 AM. Reason: Only subscribing members may offer items for sale.

02-19-2008, 07:25 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles I would not even consider anything from AIM(Chassis Tech). Do a search aon AIM and you will find countless stories of peoples dissatisfaction with this company. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-19-2008, 07:58 AM	#10
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles Another vote for Early Classis Enterprises.

02-19-2008, 09:37 PM	#11
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles ECE...they are perfect everytime. I would not EVEN consider any one else. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

02-20-2008, 02:50 AM	#12
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles my McGaughys on the yellow 67 with 20's

02-20-2008, 03:48 AM	#14
snacob14 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Desoto, MO Posts: 225	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles huevu, what are you using for rotors. Are those also Mcguaghys or are they stocks

02-20-2008, 03:51 AM	#15
lts70 1970 Daily Driver Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Glenns Ferry IDAHO Posts: 1,037	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles Has anyone had bad luck with the ones form CPP? __________________ It's not truly yours if you didn't build it yourself or if you don't do your own maintenance.

02-20-2008, 06:54 AM	#16
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles My CPP spindles are great. I got the whole front end kit form them (drop spindles, rotors, ball joints, tie rods, stainless brake lines, ect) and my only complaint is that the new stainless brake lines didn't match up to my new calipers. Another board member helped me out on this, but other than that, fit and finish was great. A little more tech support would be helpfull, though. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL



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02-20-2008, 11:05 AM	#17
xmitsu10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alton, New Hampshire Posts: 274	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles Got my McGaughy's from GMCPauls (Site Vendor). http://www.gmcpauls.com/67-72_d&s.htm Happy with the price and fit. __________________ 71 Cheyenne SWB

02-20-2008, 09:36 PM	#18
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles For the guy who ask me. i have 2.5 drop spindle 2 drop coils and disc brakes the kit came complete. thank you bye bye

02-20-2008, 10:44 PM	#19
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles I kept hearing problems about McGaughys spindles having clearance issues with 15" stock wheels, and even some aftermarket wheels. Is this not an issue anymore? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-21-2008, 02:02 AM	#20
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles bump __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-21-2008, 11:33 AM	#21
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles and bump again. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-21-2008, 11:38 AM	#22
heavy70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: choctaw, oklahoma Posts: 100	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles I have the 2 1/2 drop spindles from CPP they look nice and work great!

02-21-2008, 11:48 AM	#23
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles I've heard the 15" rim interference is regardless of manufacturer of spindle. Its a mathmatical issue. As you lower the ride height of the spindle, it raises the center point of the rim higher in relation to the lower control arm. so, the rather small diameter of a 15" rim causes the rim to hit the lower control arm while turning.... So, my memory tells me its a drop spindle issue, not a who manufactured the spindle issue... Someone correct me if I'm incorrect here, as I'm about to mount my Chassis Tech spindles soon... The only issue I have with Chassis Tech/AIM stuff is.... I never get anything I've bought from them on my vehicles.... bought some front & rear lowering springs for my 2000 2wd Silverado... then sold it before I got the stuff on (still have the F/R springs), now I have spindles that have been getting dusty since Sept for my 68... Ok, maybe it me... just my .02 cents worth... __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 02-21-2008 at 11:52 AM.

02-21-2008, 11:19 PM	#24
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles it doesn't seem as if anyone knows. i'm going to go over to the suspension forum and ask, since nobody over here seems to know with any relative certainty. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

02-21-2008, 11:38 PM	#25
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: mcgaughys vs. chassis tech drop spindles 67 cst answered the question already ... any time you mix a dropped spindle, a small diameter wheel and have insufficient back spacing you're gonna have interference issues ... regardless of manufacturer. Last edited by Shane; 02-21-2008 at 11:41 PM.

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