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Old 04-08-2012, 03:14 PM   #1
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drop spindles it is true!!!

Dont get 3 inch drop spindles over 2.5 nn it is true had to grina ton off to barley get 15 inch wheels to fit and they still hit ,,, next time i will listen for the extr half inch and go 2.5 ,, but i got the belltech for 246 free shipping couldnt pass it up , dang extra half inch could put my rims on ,, now im gonna have to buy new ones ,, lol
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Old 04-09-2012, 11:10 AM   #2
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Re: drop spindles it is true!!!

It depends on the backspace and width of the wheel. I prefer to run larger rims and take advantage of the 3" drop.
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Old 04-09-2012, 03:24 PM   #3
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Re: drop spindles it is true!!!

i used the belltechs and found some bigger 17" cheapy rims....
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Old 04-09-2012, 04:20 PM   #4
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Re: drop spindles it is true!!!

I feel your pain. I had to shell out 1700.00 today for 20's while i have a perfect set of Torq Thrust with brand new BFG'S sitting 2 ft from my 69. Tears of pain!!!!
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