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johnymac · 11-23-2001, 02:09 PM

I am thinking about buying drop spindles and disc brakes for my 67 c10 soon. I bought 3" lowered springs and shocks for the truck last summer.

My question, would I be better off getting an original spindle for a disc brake conversion using say 3" lowered springs. Or 3" drop spindle with an original front spring? Figured I would ask before I make the investment.

Another question, anyone know who has the best deals on conversion kits for disc brakes.

Thanks much!

**Tim Christian** · 11-23-2001, 02:19 PM

You would be better off with 2-1/2in drop spindles and 1in drop springs.

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69 longhorn · 11-23-2001, 05:28 PM

2nd that,a 3" spindle will put the a arm close to the pavement. 2" is about all you want to drop on a spring,& keep proper geometry. Here is a site with lots of info... http://www.classicperform.com/

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68chevy · 11-23-2001, 07:57 PM

hey johnymac if you decide to buy new springs i will buy the 3" drop ones you have right now let me know what you decide to do

NSANE68!!! · 11-24-2001, 02:55 PM

SPINDLES for sure!

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**Boog** · 11-25-2001, 08:41 AM

Hi guys. I've seen in some applications the dropped spindles increase the front track by 3/4" or so per side. Anyone know if this true with the dropped spindles for our trucks? Boog.

mikeoj · 11-26-2001, 08:54 PM

Boog.I can tell you from experience.I used dropped spindles/disc on a 69 c-10 using the stock ball joints.They increased my front track width approx 2in. per side.Got around it by using dif.offsets on rims!
These spindles were meant for stock ball jts and newer tie rods.Wouldn't do it like this again,but,live and learn!!!

**Boog** · 11-27-2001, 11:36 AM

Thanks Mike. I was afraid of that. I have a 69 with an 82 front suspension and disc brakes on it. I want to drop it about 2 1/2" but not with a wider track too. Don't want to mess up the ride or steering geometry. What is the next alternative? Boog.

johnymac · 11-27-2001, 12:03 PM

Thanks for the info everyone.

Mike, I see they sell drop spindles that are supposed to match up to your existing ball joints. Are these the spindles you used or did you use the type that the ball joints have to be updated with the newer style? I really appreciate this info. I am having second thoughts for sure.

Thanks...

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[This message has been edited by johnymac (edited 11-27-2001).]

badass67 · 11-29-2001, 03:37 PM

I just did the same thing you are working on,
I had already done the drop using the short springs a cuople of years ago and the ride was ok until a couple of weeks ago that I went to the junk yard and took the disk brake assembly off of a 78 2wd truck, including the steering linkage, after I got done with the whole putting together and put the truck back on the ground I noticed that it was a lot lower than before, maybe 4" to 5" from the ground, a little too low for my taste!, anyway I will be putting the original springs back to get it a bit higher before I have it aligned. Maybe the spindles I took off where lowered and I never noticed.

John

11-23-2001, 02:09 PM	#1
johnymac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dover, NH USA Posts: 194	drop spindle spring question. I am thinking about buying drop spindles and disc brakes for my 67 c10 soon. I bought 3" lowered springs and shocks for the truck last summer. My question, would I be better off getting an original spindle for a disc brake conversion using say 3" lowered springs. Or 3" drop spindle with an original front spring? Figured I would ask before I make the investment. Another question, anyone know who has the best deals on conversion kits for disc brakes. Thanks much!

11-23-2001, 05:28 PM	#3
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	2nd that,a 3" spindle will put the a arm close to the pavement. 2" is about all you want to drop on a spring,& keep proper geometry. Here is a site with lots of info... http://www.classicperform.com/ [This message has been edited by 69 longhorn (edited 11-23-2001).] __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

11-23-2001, 07:57 PM	#4
68chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pikeville, KY Posts: 277	hey johnymac if you decide to buy new springs i will buy the 3" drop ones you have right now let me know what you decide to do __________________ http://68chevy0.tripod.com/68stepside/ 68 Chevy c10 swb stepside 4/7 drop sbc 305 edlebrock performer camp/intake/600cfm ec carb 700r4 tranny 3:07 rear gears 17x8 eagle alloy wheels Pikeville,Kentucky

11-24-2001, 02:55 PM	#5
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	SPINDLES for sure! ------------------ 68chevy, 95step bed, euro taillights, fastbags, fully shaved, phantom grill, 350 with a small huffer, TH350, 12bolt Auburn posi 4:11's////// 95 Chevy Tahoe (PHATHOE) all mouldings and emblems stripped, 4/4 drop, Niche Bellas 18's, billet grill, Euro taillights, clear corners, billet antena & wiper covers, leather interior, Pioneer cd, alpine amp, Rockford 15's////// 97 CBR 900 RR, everything that is aluminum was polished or powdercoated candy purple, 6 color change Chameleon paint at $300 a pint(ouch), custom one of a kind under seat exaust, hand cut decals, runs 11 flat at 126mph FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!!! my toys at http://communities.msn.com/NSANE68Tr...s/shoebox.msnw __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

11-25-2001, 08:41 AM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,534	Hi guys. I've seen in some applications the dropped spindles increase the front track by 3/4" or so per side. Anyone know if this true with the dropped spindles for our trucks? Boog. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-23-2001, 02:19 PM	#2
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	You would be better off with 2-1/2in drop spindles and 1in drop springs. ------------------ 67 GMC Stepside(UNDER CONSTRUCTION) 67 GMC Custom 67 Chevy C-30

11-26-2001, 08:54 PM	#7
mikeoj Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: WI,USA Posts: 495	Boog.I can tell you from experience.I used dropped spindles/disc on a 69 c-10 using the stock ball joints.They increased my front track width approx 2in. per side.Got around it by using dif.offsets on rims! These spindles were meant for stock ball jts and newer tie rods.Wouldn't do it like this again,but,live and learn!!! __________________ 69 Lwb C-10 402/700R4 70 Lwb C-10 250/3pd Wisc.

11-27-2001, 11:36 AM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,534	Thanks Mike. I was afraid of that. I have a 69 with an 82 front suspension and disc brakes on it. I want to drop it about 2 1/2" but not with a wider track too. Don't want to mess up the ride or steering geometry. What is the next alternative? Boog. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

11-27-2001, 12:03 PM	#9
johnymac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dover, NH USA Posts: 194	Thanks for the info everyone. Mike, I see they sell drop spindles that are supposed to match up to your existing ball joints. Are these the spindles you used or did you use the type that the ball joints have to be updated with the newer style? I really appreciate this info. I am having second thoughts for sure. Thanks... ------------------ [This message has been edited by johnymac (edited 11-27-2001).]

11-29-2001, 03:37 PM	#10
badass67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: oakland,CA, USA Posts: 32	I just did the same thing you are working on, I had already done the drop using the short springs a cuople of years ago and the ride was ok until a couple of weeks ago that I went to the junk yard and took the disk brake assembly off of a 78 2wd truck, including the steering linkage, after I got done with the whole putting together and put the truck back on the ground I noticed that it was a lot lower than before, maybe 4" to 5" from the ground, a little too low for my taste!, anyway I will be putting the original springs back to get it a bit higher before I have it aligned. Maybe the spindles I took off where lowered and I never noticed. John



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