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Rigo's 70 C10 · 02-26-2009, 11:54 AM

All,
I just ordered my dropmember from Porterbuilt! Can anyone recomend some good 3 inch drop spindles? Also, what parts would you guys recomend? I am going to stand by for the Porterbuilt Control Arms, but any and all info on other parts would be greatly appreciated.

Rigo

**lolife99** · 02-26-2009, 12:50 PM

I like Belltech for 3" drop Spindles. What year truck are you working on?

jephs422 · 02-26-2009, 01:19 PM

Another nod for Belltechs.

c10addict · 02-26-2009, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

I like Belltech for 3" drop Spindles. What year truck are you working on?

Im thinking maybe a 70 C10.. Just a hunch...

You are going to love your Dropmember! I do!!!

Jaredm82 · 02-26-2009, 04:03 PM

I have djm 3" spindles. never had a problem and they keep the track width in check

**N2TRUX** · 02-26-2009, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaredm82

I have djm 3" spindles. never had a problem and they keep the track width in check

I agree. I have had several sets of DJM 3" spindles and no problems to speak of.

Rigo's 70 C10 · 02-26-2009, 09:38 PM

1970 Chevy C10 SWB. What do you mean by they keep the track width in check? Is there something i should know?

Wild83C10 · 02-26-2009, 09:45 PM

The DM narrows the track width. I don't think drop spindles would narrow it anymore though.

I ordered my C4 DM as well. Can't wait to get mine in.

Rigo's 70 C10 · 02-26-2009, 10:16 PM

Guys, this is going to sound a little crazy, but what year spindle do i buy? Since i am changing the whole crossmember, dont i get to chose a newer year spindle?

edflores · 02-26-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rigo's 70 C10

Guys, this is going to sound a little crazy, but what year spindle do i buy? Since i am changing the whole crossmember, dont i get to chose a newer year spindle?

that depends on your control arms.

Rigo's 70 C10 · 02-26-2009, 10:58 PM

Ed, enlighten me please. What do you mean, it depends on my control arms?

low900rr · 02-26-2009, 11:51 PM

depends on what year control arms your using....or what year ball joints in em if you switched em.

Jaredm82 · 02-27-2009, 12:05 AM

also depends on what brake rotors you plan on using... I dont remeber the years but they switch between 1" and 1.25" somewhere in the 70's or 80's... or maybe thats just th heavy half ton? I dont know, it was soo long ago that I did all this stuff. and about the track width. I think I remember that te belltech's push the wheels out further then stock and the djm's either narrow it or keep it close to stock... once again, I cant remember exactly what the deal is...

edflores · 02-27-2009, 01:47 AM

you need to know what year balljoints and what width rotors 1.25 or 1"

C10Sim · 02-27-2009, 10:51 AM

You need to call Nate to make sure what setup your are getting. I believe, but would double check, his new setup requires 73-87 lower control arms and that would be a more economical route to go because 71-72 spindles are almost a third more expensive (you save about $100).

I bought my spindles (DJM 3'') from Godfather Customs and I negiotiated them to $220 shipped. Make sure that you insist that they send you that particular brand because they will send you Mcgauthy spindles. I sent them back and then got the DJM.

Lastly make sure you what size rotor you are running.

Rokcrln · 02-27-2009, 11:55 AM

Personally I like the ECE spindles. I also know Nate Porter advertises with ECE because he believes in their stuff and that says a lot to me!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**lolife99** · 02-27-2009, 12:54 PM

If you have the "new" Dropmember V3 you have to use 73-87 lower stock control arms or aftermarket tubular arms. (The uppers can be 67-87)
You might as well run 73-87 drop spindles also. Just make sure to get the correct spindle for the correct width of rotor you plan to use. (either 1" or 1-1/4")

Rigo's 70 C10 · 02-27-2009, 03:11 PM

Guys, I am standing by for the Porterbuilt control arms. I will find out which spindles i need then i guess.

What bags/compressors/other stuff will i need? Its going to have 20 inch wheels and lay frame. (i hope)

Spray-Bomb · 02-28-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rigo's 70 C10

Guys, I am standing by for the Porterbuilt control arms. I will find out which spindles i need then i guess.

What bags/compressors/other stuff will i need? Its going to have 20 inch wheels and lay frame. (i hope)

Pretty much depends on what your plans are for the truck

Just as a rule of thumb I like Slam Specialties RE-7s in the front & RE-6s in the back

You will either need a switch box or some sort of electronic controller to control your valves

You will need valves, how many depends on what you want your truck to do & what kind of valves you get

If you are just cruising you wont need a very big tank or compressor, but if you wanna play with it, obviously you will need bigger better stuff

Also air line size, valve size, & other things depend on if you wanna play with it or just cruise

So just figure out what you really want out of your air ride & prolly start a new thread to get more replys

02-26-2009, 11:54 AM	#1
Rigo's 70 C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 106	Just ordered my dropmember! All, I just ordered my dropmember from Porterbuilt! Can anyone recomend some good 3 inch drop spindles? Also, what parts would you guys recomend? I am going to stand by for the Porterbuilt Control Arms, but any and all info on other parts would be greatly appreciated. Rigo

02-26-2009, 12:50 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,703	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! I like Belltech for 3" drop Spindles. What year truck are you working on? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-26-2009, 01:19 PM	#3
jephs422 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oxnard CA Posts: 301	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! Another nod for Belltechs. __________________ Jeff Savaglio Scott's Hotrods Oxnard CA 93030

02-26-2009, 04:03 PM	#5
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! I have djm 3" spindles. never had a problem and they keep the track width in check

02-26-2009, 09:38 PM	#7
Rigo's 70 C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 106	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! 1970 Chevy C10 SWB. What do you mean by they keep the track width in check? Is there something i should know?

02-26-2009, 09:45 PM	#8
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! The DM narrows the track width. I don't think drop spindles would narrow it anymore though. I ordered my C4 DM as well. Can't wait to get mine in. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time Last edited by Wild83C10; 02-26-2009 at 09:47 PM.

02-26-2009, 10:16 PM	#9
Rigo's 70 C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 106	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! Guys, this is going to sound a little crazy, but what year spindle do i buy? Since i am changing the whole crossmember, dont i get to chose a newer year spindle?

02-26-2009, 10:58 PM	#11
Rigo's 70 C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 106	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! Ed, enlighten me please. What do you mean, it depends on my control arms?

02-26-2009, 11:51 PM	#12
low900rr Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Warren Mi. Posts: 136	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! depends on what year control arms your using....or what year ball joints in em if you switched em. __________________ My builds 69 stepside.......2wd to 4wd http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330675 and the new 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=302321

02-27-2009, 12:05 AM	#13
Jaredm82 Active Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 211	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! also depends on what brake rotors you plan on using... I dont remeber the years but they switch between 1" and 1.25" somewhere in the 70's or 80's... or maybe thats just th heavy half ton? I dont know, it was soo long ago that I did all this stuff. and about the track width. I think I remember that te belltech's push the wheels out further then stock and the djm's either narrow it or keep it close to stock... once again, I cant remember exactly what the deal is...

02-27-2009, 01:47 AM	#14
edflores Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 860	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! you need to know what year balljoints and what width rotors 1.25 or 1"

02-27-2009, 10:51 AM	#15
C10Sim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 469	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! You need to call Nate to make sure what setup your are getting. I believe, but would double check, his new setup requires 73-87 lower control arms and that would be a more economical route to go because 71-72 spindles are almost a third more expensive (you save about $100). I bought my spindles (DJM 3'') from Godfather Customs and I negiotiated them to $220 shipped. Make sure that you insist that they send you that particular brand because they will send you Mcgauthy spindles. I sent them back and then got the DJM. Lastly make sure you what size rotor you are running. __________________ 1968 Chevy Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321717 1959 Chevy Apache 3100 SWB Big Window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597069

02-27-2009, 11:55 AM	#16
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! Personally I like the ECE spindles. I also know Nate Porter advertises with ECE because he believes in their stuff and that says a lot to me! Kevin LFD Inc.

02-27-2009, 12:54 PM	#17
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,703	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! If you have the "new" Dropmember V3 you have to use 73-87 lower stock control arms or aftermarket tubular arms. (The uppers can be 67-87) You might as well run 73-87 drop spindles also. Just make sure to get the correct spindle for the correct width of rotor you plan to use. (either 1" or 1-1/4") __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-27-2009, 03:11 PM	#18
Rigo's 70 C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Mexico Posts: 106	Re: Just ordered my dropmember! Guys, I am standing by for the Porterbuilt control arms. I will find out which spindles i need then i guess. What bags/compressors/other stuff will i need? Its going to have 20 inch wheels and lay frame. (i hope)



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