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72Chevrolet · 11-15-2007, 02:35 PM

Hey Guys,
I need some help! My truck is lowered with 2.5 drop spindles with has a 4/6 drop. It looks awesome but the problem is that the alignment is terrible. My friend owns a shop and says he can straighten it all out if I can get some upper control arm mounting bolts that are a inch and a half longer so he can fabricate a spacer and out a couple more shims. I have looked everywhere so if there is not one person on this site that makes them or knows where to get them they don't exist! Also, I don't want to hear the bull crap of "raise it up" because it's not going to happen. Here's a pic of the truck

Tx Firefighter · 11-15-2007, 02:40 PM

There is something wrong there then. If you have a drop spindle, then you only have a 1.5 inch drop spring. If you can't get the camber adjusted by the stock length bolts, something has sagged or control arms are bent.

My current truck has a spindle and a three inch drop front spring and I still had enough length on the bolts to shim the camber out.

I've lowered a whole bunch of these trucks, and never had to add as many shims as you're needing.

Worst case, get the Moog offset upper control arm shaft kits. That will give you a few degrees of adjustment without resorting to that thick of shim pack. Any chain parts store can get them.

whatnow123 · 11-15-2007, 02:43 PM

Hum.. are you sure nothing is bent or did someone cut the bolts down? I have the same drop with no shims (mine isn't aligned from when I installed everything, but it's not drivable either) but the wheel sits fine now. I think you need to check under there a little further because this doesn't sound right.

72BlckButy · 11-15-2007, 02:46 PM

from what I've read in other posts, a 4/6 drop shouldn't cause any problems when going to get it realigned.

Make sure something isn't bent or broke.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-15-2007, 02:49 PM

with the others. Something is wrong. I can even see in your pic that the wheel looks angled in a lot....

72BlckButy · 11-15-2007, 03:11 PM

that's what I thought when I looked at the pics, but thought it might just be the way it was taken.

Could the spindle be bent?

ChevLoRay · 11-15-2007, 06:26 PM

Call Early Classic Enterprises. Their tech line has been helpful to me. I have a 2.5/4 drop, and your truck has more than that. If my guess is correct, yours is lowered by at least 3.5 in front and about 6-inches in the back.

When I did mine, all ball joints, all control arm bushings and any other component that could be replaced, was replaced. The alignment on my truck is back to totally stock specifications.

Something else ain't kosher on your truck, in my opinion. I could be wrong, but it wouldn't be the first time.

11-15-2007, 02:35 PM	#1
72Chevrolet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 107	Anyone know where I can get this? Hey Guys, I need some help! My truck is lowered with 2.5 drop spindles with has a 4/6 drop. It looks awesome but the problem is that the alignment is terrible. My friend owns a shop and says he can straighten it all out if I can get some upper control arm mounting bolts that are a inch and a half longer so he can fabricate a spacer and out a couple more shims. I have looked everywhere so if there is not one person on this site that makes them or knows where to get them they don't exist! Also, I don't want to hear the bull crap of "raise it up" because it's not going to happen. Here's a pic of the truck Attached Images

11-15-2007, 02:40 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Anyone know where I can get this? There is something wrong there then. If you have a drop spindle, then you only have a 1.5 inch drop spring. If you can't get the camber adjusted by the stock length bolts, something has sagged or control arms are bent. My current truck has a spindle and a three inch drop front spring and I still had enough length on the bolts to shim the camber out. I've lowered a whole bunch of these trucks, and never had to add as many shims as you're needing. Worst case, get the Moog offset upper control arm shaft kits. That will give you a few degrees of adjustment without resorting to that thick of shim pack. Any chain parts store can get them. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-15-2007, 02:43 PM	#3
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: Anyone know where I can get this? Hum.. are you sure nothing is bent or did someone cut the bolts down? I have the same drop with no shims (mine isn't aligned from when I installed everything, but it's not drivable either) but the wheel sits fine now. I think you need to check under there a little further because this doesn't sound right. __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094

11-15-2007, 02:46 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Anyone know where I can get this? from what I've read in other posts, a 4/6 drop shouldn't cause any problems when going to get it realigned. Make sure something isn't bent or broke. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-15-2007, 02:49 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Anyone know where I can get this? with the others. Something is wrong. I can even see in your pic that the wheel looks angled in a lot.... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-15-2007, 03:11 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Anyone know where I can get this? that's what I thought when I looked at the pics, but thought it might just be the way it was taken. Could the spindle be bent? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-15-2007, 06:26 PM	#7
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Anyone know where I can get this? Call Early Classic Enterprises. Their tech line has been helpful to me. I have a 2.5/4 drop, and your truck has more than that. If my guess is correct, yours is lowered by at least 3.5 in front and about 6-inches in the back. When I did mine, all ball joints, all control arm bushings and any other component that could be replaced, was replaced. The alignment on my truck is back to totally stock specifications. Something else ain't kosher on your truck, in my opinion. I could be wrong, but it wouldn't be the first time. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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