Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

see ten · 07-27-2008, 12:05 AM

We've been busy busy on this end! Brandon's new ride needed an altitude adjustment so we got on it straight away.

I have seen a lot of people on the board asking about spindle removal through the years, and I thought this would be a good opportunity for a quick vid. In this Vid the truck is supported by jackstands under the frame while the front suspension is at full droop. The tie rod has already been removed from the spindle and the ball joint nuts have been loosened.

I've read where people have fought with these for hours....This one came off in less than 30secs.

Early Classic got the call for the 2.5" drop spindles and the 5" drop coils for the back. The shock relocators and the track bar were all fabricated by Brian.

Stock height.

New and improved!

Chuckles, Brian and Brandon did the back end of it Friday evening (while the shop was cooler). Brian and I finished up the front half early this morning. ( I didn't do much.....Brian's gotten pretty good at this now that he's had his hand in so many of em!)

Here's a couple pics I shot today while we were on our way to the parts store.

see ten · 07-27-2008, 12:06 AM

Hope you like em guys! I'll play around with some of these tomorrow and get some edited ones up for your entertainment.

Husker · 07-27-2008, 12:12 AM

That is a NICE truck, He is one Lucky Young Man.
Ron

**SactoJim** · 07-27-2008, 12:21 AM

That is such a nice truck.....never thought I'd be jealous of a 15 1/2 year old...but I am!

see ten · 07-27-2008, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SactoJim

That is such a nice truck.....never thought I'd be jealous of a 15 1/2 year old...but I am!

14 1/2....

big_al_71 · 07-27-2008, 12:39 AM

great truck and love the stance a whole lot better!!!!

67_C-30 · 07-27-2008, 12:39 AM

The drop looks great!

Is it my imagination, or is the driver's side front tire sticking out more than the passenger side? Maybe its just the way it is sitting. I'm not knocking it by ay means, something just looks wierd in the pics.

sierragrande71 · 07-27-2008, 12:49 AM

Very envious of the young proud owner! I hope my '71 SG can look like that one day. My ride at that age was a '73 4-door nova

. Great looking ride nonetheless.

**Boog** · 07-27-2008, 11:35 AM

I have knocked em loose that way many times myself but a pickle fork works real well and aren't expensive.

see ten · 07-27-2008, 05:23 PM

I've actually had better luck with hammers than pickle forks!

ChevLoRay · 07-27-2008, 05:36 PM

That there looks more gooder.

I have given serious consideration to taking another inch out of the altitude of my truck, which has all ECE components. The stance is nice. The truck is clean. He's a lucky boy/young man.

ebfabman · 07-27-2008, 05:50 PM

One BIG mistake seen right away is not supporting the brake caliper. You don't want the weight of the caliper on the flexible brake line. Please use some bailing wire or a zip tie or something similar to secure the brake calipers so they don't fall or bounce around and potentially damage the brake line. THIS COULD BE A DEADLY MISTAKE!

corn · 07-27-2008, 07:07 PM

And just another quick note to newbies. Notice he said ball joint nuts were "loosened". Dont take the nuts clear off or you will regret it. The coils still have quite a bit of pressure on them, even hanging down like that. Sweet truck BTW! Looks a whole bunch better now too...

bad6772 · 07-27-2008, 07:16 PM

Thats one lucky kid......Hey seeten..remember about a year ago......when i asked you to adopt me .........that offer still stands.........Hey you do not want to be left out....lol

And for the record ..i wipe my own butt.......

corn · 07-27-2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad6772

Thats one lucky kid......Hey seeten..remember about a year ago......when i asked you to adopt me .........that offer still stands.........Hey you do not want to be left out....lol

And for the record ..i wipe my own butt.......

72BlckButy · 07-28-2008, 02:33 PM

The drop definitely sets the truck apart from the rest... looks good! He is one lucky kid!

Great pics Asa, and I like vid as well!

07-27-2008, 12:05 AM	#1
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! We've been busy busy on this end! Brandon's new ride needed an altitude adjustment so we got on it straight away. I have seen a lot of people on the board asking about spindle removal through the years, and I thought this would be a good opportunity for a quick vid. In this Vid the truck is supported by jackstands under the frame while the front suspension is at full droop. The tie rod has already been removed from the spindle and the ball joint nuts have been loosened. I've read where people have fought with these for hours....This one came off in less than 30secs. Early Classic got the call for the 2.5" drop spindles and the 5" drop coils for the back. The shock relocators and the track bar were all fabricated by Brian. Stock height. New and improved! Chuckles, Brian and Brandon did the back end of it Friday evening (while the shop was cooler). Brian and I finished up the front half early this morning. ( I didn't do much.....Brian's gotten pretty good at this now that he's had his hand in so many of em!) Here's a couple pics I shot today while we were on our way to the parts store.

07-27-2008, 12:06 AM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! Hope you like em guys! I'll play around with some of these tomorrow and get some edited ones up for your entertainment.

07-27-2008, 12:12 AM	#3
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! That is a NICE truck, He is one Lucky Young Man. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

07-27-2008, 12:21 AM	#4
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! That is such a nice truck.....never thought I'd be jealous of a 15 1/2 year old...but I am! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

07-27-2008, 12:39 AM	#6
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07-27-2008, 12:39 AM	#7
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07-27-2008, 12:49 AM	#8
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! Very envious of the young proud owner! I hope my '71 SG can look like that one day. My ride at that age was a '73 4-door nova. Great looking ride nonetheless.

07-27-2008, 11:35 AM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,149	Re: Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! I have knocked em loose that way many times myself but a pickle fork works real well and aren't expensive. __________________ 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

07-27-2008, 05:23 PM	#10
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! I've actually had better luck with hammers than pickle forks!

07-27-2008, 05:36 PM	#11
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! That there looks more gooder. I have given serious consideration to taking another inch out of the altitude of my truck, which has all ECE components. The stance is nice. The truck is clean. He's a lucky boy/young man. __________________ 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.

07-27-2008, 05:50 PM	#12
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! One BIG mistake seen right away is not supporting the brake caliper. You don't want the weight of the caliper on the flexible brake line. Please use some bailing wire or a zip tie or something similar to secure the brake calipers so they don't fall or bounce around and potentially damage the brake line. THIS COULD BE A DEADLY MISTAKE!

07-27-2008, 07:07 PM	#13
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! And just another quick note to newbies. Notice he said ball joint nuts were "loosened". Dont take the nuts clear off or you will regret it. The coils still have quite a bit of pressure on them, even hanging down like that. Sweet truck BTW! Looks a whole bunch better now too...

07-27-2008, 07:16 PM	#14
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! Thats one lucky kid......Hey seeten..remember about a year ago......when i asked you to adopt me .........that offer still stands.........Hey you do not want to be left out....lol And for the record ..i wipe my own butt....... Last edited by bad6772; 07-27-2008 at 07:17 PM.

07-28-2008, 02:33 PM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Sat pics (7-26) spindle removal vid and SK8 TRK update! The drop definitely sets the truck apart from the rest... looks good! He is one lucky kid! Great pics Asa, and I like vid as well! __________________ -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)



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