front spindles

[redbaron69]

hey guys, read a few posts on here about if you use 71-72 disk brake spindles on a 70 and eariler there is a noticable difference in the width of the front and rear? just wondering if anybody got pics of there trucks that have done this? thanks

[Hottrucks]

i"m in I have been woundering myself for my 70

[PanelDeland]

IIRC it's about 3/4 in per side.I do know my lowering spindles(on a 68) moved the fronts out about 3/4-1 in each side.If you're going to run aftermarket wheels and haven't ordered them yet you could adjust by backspacing.

[redbaron69]

was looking at running the truck or vette ralleys, do you think these will be a problem? PanelDeLand, how much drop have you got in the front? im looking at a 2/4.

[woodwright]

I bagged mine, which makes the lower control arms horizontal instead of angled a little, and dropped spindles and disk brakes. I gained almost an inch and a half per side.

[Hottrucks]

how do your wheels fit when you drop it I cupped my LCA so I get 2 1/2" more than you my tire just clear my inner fender support???? eeeeek.... I want drop spindle jst not sure if that and the disc brakes will get it to far out to clear??

[nsuengineer06]

Well, if the 71-72's move em out 3/4" then I can't wait to see what my 79' spindles look like! lol

[PanelDeland]

I have a 2 1/2 spindle drop.IIRC someone mentioned that there is a vendor selling spindles or maybe spindles and arms that bring the wheels back in.I don't know where I read that so I wouldn't know where to search.
I can see the difference in mine but most people wouldn't know.I'm running 6 lug rallies and someday may swap to a steely with offsets to correct.

[leddzepp]

CPP now has spindles that will not kick out your wheels the additional 3/4" on either side. I saw a guy at Brothers truck show that was running them, and he said they were fantastic.

[Security guy]

I've got 2" dropped spindles from ECE with 1.5" dropped springs. The wheels are 15x8 all around. I don't know the back-spacing. I wouldn't worry about the 3/4" unless you plan on running 20's.

[Hottrucks]

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

I have a 2 1/2 spindle drop.IIRC someone mentioned that there is a vendor selling spindles or maybe spindles and arms that bring the wheels back in.I don't know where I read that so I wouldn't know where to search.
I can see the difference in mine but most people wouldn't know.I'm running 6 lug rallies and someday may swap to a steely with offsets to correct.

any chance you have a pic of that I want to covert but have big dreams of having 20's some day and with as much drop as I have things are close now...If I put drop spindles I'm going to be into other issues ( like heater box and inner fenders) I like the idea now of dumping and still not rubbing ( tire size is 235/75/15 on stock 6 lug rallies)

[72BlckButy]

In the end the 3/4" on each side (1.5" overall) isn't that big of a deal, but there's a lot of factors you must consider.

Tire Specs
Wheel Specs
Which year rearend you are running? (67-70 was narrower than the 71-72)

I recently dropped my truck 4.5" (2.5" drop spindle 2" drop spring) up front and I didn't rub with my 15x8 235 75R15's... however, they were a little to close for comfort for me. I was watching every pot hole to make sure I didn't bottom out on my inner/outer fenders. Also I didn't like the wide track from with a narrow rear end.

If you are going to go big wheels (20"+) then you can order your wheels with the correct BS to accomodate the change.

If you are going to run 5-lug setup, then you might consider upgrading your rearend as well.

Just a few things to consider...

[72BlckButy]

BTW... check out Classic Performance Parts (CPP) www.classicperform.com for more info on the modular spindle.

[redbaron69]

i like the height and wheels security guy. 20's are out for me, not my style. just wanting the disk setup for better braking. the 3/4 inch looks like it wouldnt be a big deal. will i need 71-72 ball joints for factory spindles? or are they the same for all years?

[ChevLoRay]

When I put the ECE dropped spindles on my '69, then reinstalled the same 15x8 wheels, I noticed that they were jutting out into the opening and could contact the inside of the wheel opening w/o any real warning. So, I replaced the front wheels with 15x7's and no more interference.

When I put a set of Wheel Vintiques vette-style rallye wheels on it, I went to a 15x8 up front with a 4-inch backspace and a 15x10 on the back with a 5-inch backspace. I like the way it sat and the way it looked. Looking down the side of the truck let me see that they were well-placed in spite of the fact that the front track is wider than the rear wheel track.

[PanelDeland]

hottrucks,I don't have a pic that shows the offset well.It's really only noticeable in a down the side veiw.I will try to get a pic this weekend.

[PanelDeland]

Here goes

[PanelDeland]

I hope you can see the difference from these pics.It's not much but if you know.....
BTW Those are 235/70-15 front and 255/70-15 rear on 8 in 15 rallies all the way around

[Hottrucks]

well I found a deal if I can catch it on a set of 20's so I guess they will fit one way or another.... my only fear is the fronts and a 10" wide rim but we'll see soon enough if the wheels don't get sold I'm picking them up monday

[Hottrucks]

I kinda would need a from the ground up view so I could see where it might hit the fender....or maybe a board against the tire up to the wheel well.....I might get and extra 1/4" because the a arms are pulling everything in a bit at drop

thanx by the way nice burb we never see any of those up in this part of the world

[redbaron69]

PanelDeLand,Security Guy thanks for the pics not as bad as i was thinking it would be. nice looking rides BTW