drop spindles rubbing 15" rim - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

zebco · 08-06-2012, 05:13 PM

I do not know what spindles I have. They came in a package deal. I just mounted my 8" truck rallys and the lower a-arm and the steering arm are extremely close to rubbing. If I turn the wheel to lock in either direction they will lockup on the lower a-arm. They have the casting #'s G M T 130-90 and 218-90 respectively. I'm kinda bummed on this. Any info out there? Thanks a heap and a whole lot in advance.

Herb

**Clyde65** · 08-06-2012, 05:16 PM

From what little I know, the edge of the LCA is going to need to be clearanced about 1/2-3/4 inch. you can do this with a grinder.

ProStreet68SB · 08-06-2012, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clyde65

From what little I know, the edge of the LCA is going to need to be clearanced about 1/2-3/4 inch. you can do this with a grinder.

Yep, this is common with lowering spindles/15x8s on chevy trucks.

zebco · 08-06-2012, 05:41 PM

I was thinking the same thing and also adding 1/4" spacers to each side.

**lolife99** · 08-06-2012, 06:02 PM

This is VERY common on any 15" wheel with more than 3.5" backspacing.
Your 8" ralley wheels have a 4" BS.

Just trim the lower a-arm with a grinder.
Takes about 5 minutes per side.

stomper · 08-06-2012, 06:11 PM

I also was unaware of this on my build before I bolted up the 8" ralleys and had to clearance the LCA's. There are threads in here with photos so you can see what you're in for. It took me more than 5 minutes.

08-06-2012, 05:13 PM	#1
zebco Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: providence ,nc Posts: 26	drop spindles rubbing 15" rim I do not know what spindles I have. They came in a package deal. I just mounted my 8" truck rallys and the lower a-arm and the steering arm are extremely close to rubbing. If I turn the wheel to lock in either direction they will lockup on the lower a-arm. They have the casting #'s G M T 130-90 and 218-90 respectively. I'm kinda bummed on this. Any info out there? Thanks a heap and a whole lot in advance. Herb

08-06-2012, 05:16 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,541	Re: drop spindles rubbing 15" rim From what little I know, the edge of the LCA is going to need to be clearanced about 1/2-3/4 inch. you can do this with a grinder. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

08-06-2012, 05:41 PM	#4
zebco Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: providence ,nc Posts: 26	Re: drop spindles rubbing 15" rim I was thinking the same thing and also adding 1/4" spacers to each side.

08-06-2012, 06:02 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: drop spindles rubbing 15" rim This is VERY common on any 15" wheel with more than 3.5" backspacing. Your 8" ralley wheels have a 4" BS. Just trim the lower a-arm with a grinder. Takes about 5 minutes per side. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-06-2012, 06:11 PM	#6
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: drop spindles rubbing 15" rim I also was unaware of this on my build before I bolted up the 8" ralleys and had to clearance the LCA's. There are threads in here with photos so you can see what you're in for. It took me more than 5 minutes. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle



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