Question about drop spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mr.Scary · 01-29-2010, 05:01 PM

I just finished ordering a pair of drop spindles and I was wondering since they are being dropped with spindles do they require drop shocks as well? I thought I heard somewhere on here before that if you drop it with spindles then it dosent change the geometry of the front end or something and therfore you dont need drop shocks. If anyone can shed some light on this for me cause if i do need a set of drop shocks I will have to call back and order some. thanks in advance guys.

thrtsxchambers · 01-29-2010, 05:34 PM

No, drop spindles just changes the location of the wheel hub itself. Where the center hub of the wheel is at it moves that up and does change anything with springs or shocks. That why a drop spindle lets you drop the truck and factory smooth ride. I think I got that right if not someone chime in to correct me. When you get the drop spindles and compare them to you stock one you will see what I am talking about.

justpball · 01-29-2010, 05:42 PM

^ what he said^

oldschool18 · 01-29-2010, 05:44 PM

you are correct

chrismoore701 · 01-29-2010, 06:16 PM

I picked up a new set of shocks for the front and rear. I did a 3/4 drop and I needed new anyways, but I heard they will help with the ride a little if you get the lowered shocks. From what I understand it is not the length that is different, it is the inside. I do not think you have to have them. but I did, but I am also doing frame off. just my .02

3r!c84 · 01-29-2010, 07:13 PM

also its not just drop them in and your done.you "WILL" need a alignment

Mr.Scary · 01-29-2010, 08:34 PM

Ok coo cause the guy at summit kept telling me that i needed them for the front to even if i was just getting spindles only. the good thing is i have a friend that ownes a shop and me the owner and to of his mechanics are gonna do 3" DJM spindles out front with new shocks and a complete P.S.T. polygraphite kit along with new idler arm, pitman arm, adjusting sleeves etc, and out back DJM flip kit with drop shocks and after all that line up the front end!!!! needless to say im pretty hyped bout everything and the best part bout everything is i dont even have to pay those guys!! so thats cool but im gonna buy everyone all the beer and food they want that day so it should be pretty cool.

Restrorob · 01-29-2010, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Scary

im gonna buy everyone all the beer and food they want

Advise on this ^^^; Buy all the food and SODA they want. Then when the project is done throw a beer party.

Don't think you want them

while working on your truck....

Mr.Scary · 01-29-2010, 09:48 PM

ur prolly right

thrtsxchambers · 01-30-2010, 01:44 PM

Beer works better. How do you think we see so many new customs, get together drinking and thinking and next thing ya know you tried something new that worked and turned out cool. HAHA.

Restrorob · 01-30-2010, 02:02 PM

Hahaha..... Gotta admit, Beer does alter the thought process !!!

**nlped** · 01-30-2010, 02:32 PM

Mmmmm...Beer!

S10Fan · 01-30-2010, 02:35 PM

Keep your phone at a distance while drinking....................

From Darius Rucker's "Drinkin' and Dialin'"

Lyrics:
Last thing I remember
Met the boys down at the Jammer
We had a few beers, and a few shots

I woke up the next day
with cotton mouth and a headache
tryin to connect all the dots

starin up at the ceilin
I got that funny feelin
Looked over and I, I saw my ex-girlfriend

I felt like a fool, and thats when I knew
I’d been drinkin and dialin again

so the next time you think I’ve had to much to drink
and you tell me i shouldn’t drive home
when you take my keys, oh i’m beggin you please
Go on take my cell phone

Cause i have been known
after tyin one on to call up a couple old friends
tell em that i love em, or maybe don’t cuss em
when i’m drinkin and dialin again

so the next time you think I’ve had to much to drink
and you tell me i should not drive home
oh when you take my keys, oh i’m beggin you please
Go on take my cell phone

if you’ve ever heard, me slurrin my words
on your voice mail around 4 a.m.
you’ll have to forgive me, and blame it on my whiskey
I was drinkin and dialin again

I’ve been drinkin and dialin again

Mr.Scary · 01-31-2010, 02:03 PM

well im not planning on trying to get the guys drunk while were workin on the truck only keeping them happy is what im trying to accomplish so beer will be kept to a minimum while were working on it but once its done theres no tellin what could happen!!! LOL

01-29-2010, 05:01 PM	#1
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Question about drop spindles I just finished ordering a pair of drop spindles and I was wondering since they are being dropped with spindles do they require drop shocks as well? I thought I heard somewhere on here before that if you drop it with spindles then it dosent change the geometry of the front end or something and therfore you dont need drop shocks. If anyone can shed some light on this for me cause if i do need a set of drop shocks I will have to call back and order some. thanks in advance guys. __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

01-29-2010, 05:34 PM	#2
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Question about drop spindles No, drop spindles just changes the location of the wheel hub itself. Where the center hub of the wheel is at it moves that up and does change anything with springs or shocks. That why a drop spindle lets you drop the truck and factory smooth ride. I think I got that right if not someone chime in to correct me. When you get the drop spindles and compare them to you stock one you will see what I am talking about. Last edited by thrtsxchambers; 01-29-2010 at 05:36 PM.

01-29-2010, 05:42 PM	#3
justpball Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Silverhill, Al Posts: 2,026	Re: Question about drop spindles ^ what he said^ __________________ Fuzzy Dice Club Member 87 Crew SWB Build for the crew http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430082 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3232925 90 burb 2wd Build Thread For The Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383055

01-29-2010, 05:44 PM	#4
oldschool18 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA Posts: 785	Re: Question about drop spindles you are correct

01-29-2010, 06:16 PM	#5
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,319	Re: Question about drop spindles I picked up a new set of shocks for the front and rear. I did a 3/4 drop and I needed new anyways, but I heard they will help with the ride a little if you get the lowered shocks. From what I understand it is not the length that is different, it is the inside. I do not think you have to have them. but I did, but I am also doing frame off. just my .02 __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE

01-29-2010, 07:13 PM	#6
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Question about drop spindles also its not just drop them in and your done.you "WILL" need a alignment __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

01-29-2010, 08:34 PM	#7
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: Question about drop spindles Ok coo cause the guy at summit kept telling me that i needed them for the front to even if i was just getting spindles only. the good thing is i have a friend that ownes a shop and me the owner and to of his mechanics are gonna do 3" DJM spindles out front with new shocks and a complete P.S.T. polygraphite kit along with new idler arm, pitman arm, adjusting sleeves etc, and out back DJM flip kit with drop shocks and after all that line up the front end!!!! needless to say im pretty hyped bout everything and the best part bout everything is i dont even have to pay those guys!! so thats cool but im gonna buy everyone all the beer and food they want that day so it should be pretty cool. __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil: Last edited by Mr.Scary; 01-29-2010 at 08:36 PM.

01-29-2010, 09:48 PM	#9
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: Question about drop spindles ur prolly right __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

01-30-2010, 01:44 PM	#10
thrtsxchambers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 316	Re: Question about drop spindles Beer works better. How do you think we see so many new customs, get together drinking and thinking and next thing ya know you tried something new that worked and turned out cool. HAHA.

01-30-2010, 02:02 PM	#11
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Question about drop spindles Hahaha..... Gotta admit, Beer does alter the thought process !!! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-30-2010, 02:32 PM	#12
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,147	Re: Question about drop spindles Mmmmm...Beer! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-30-2010, 02:35 PM	#13
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Question about drop spindles Keep your phone at a distance while drinking.................... From Darius Rucker's "Drinkin' and Dialin'" Lyrics: Last thing I remember Met the boys down at the Jammer We had a few beers, and a few shots I woke up the next day with cotton mouth and a headache tryin to connect all the dots starin up at the ceilin I got that funny feelin Looked over and I, I saw my ex-girlfriend I felt like a fool, and thats when I knew I’d been drinkin and dialin again so the next time you think I’ve had to much to drink and you tell me i shouldn’t drive home when you take my keys, oh i’m beggin you please Go on take my cell phone Cause i have been known after tyin one on to call up a couple old friends tell em that i love em, or maybe don’t cuss em when i’m drinkin and dialin again so the next time you think I’ve had to much to drink and you tell me i should not drive home oh when you take my keys, oh i’m beggin you please Go on take my cell phone if you’ve ever heard, me slurrin my words on your voice mail around 4 a.m. you’ll have to forgive me, and blame it on my whiskey I was drinkin and dialin again I’ve been drinkin and dialin again __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

01-31-2010, 02:03 PM	#14
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: Question about drop spindles well im not planning on trying to get the guys drunk while were workin on the truck only keeping them happy is what im trying to accomplish so beer will be kept to a minimum while were working on it but once its done theres no tellin what could happen!!! LOL __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:



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