drop spindle caliper hitting not line

[dirtracer81_2]

So I've searched some called the company bought New calipers and still nothing.

These spindles came from crown suspension and they basically told me they haven't seen any made the way mine are. I do have a 1 inch rotor and the calipers basically is binding up in the slot where it slides in. There is also a lip on caliper that is hitting. I've tried both aides with both calipers switched and using the correct side. So i went to auto zone bought a 1.250 and a 1 inch caliper and tried those. The 1.250 will clear but bolt holes are off. The New 1 inch has same lip. Ill try posting a picture but most of the time this phone doesn't let me.

Im thinking I may have a bad batch of spindles.
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[dirtracer81_2]

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[dirtracer81_2]

And i forgot to say I took the old caliper and grinded the lip off and it binds up in the slot for it to slide imo and can't get the slides in
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[Tx Firefighter]

If they will stand behind their warranty, you might just return them and get some name brand spindles. For about an extra 30 dollars you can get a high quality spindle set that's proven to fit properly.

I got a pair of DJM 3 inch spindles from Summit for 239 pretty recently.
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[dirtracer81_2]

Yeah im gonna call them back tomorrow. Ill be out of shipping but better then nothing. Does your wheels clear those?
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[Tx Firefighter]

My wheels clear with no mods at all, but they are the skinny hubcap wheels.

Otherwise the usual applies where you might have to trim the edge of the control arm a bit if you have wider or deeper backspaces wheels. That's the same for all spindles.
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[Damon23]

Looks similar to the issue I ran into with western chassis. After talking to them they told me where to shave a little off the spindle and the caliper if I wanted to. Worked like a charm. He tole me castings have been off recently.

[74 stepside]

Ive had Western Chassis in 2 trucks and Bell Tech in another 2 trucks. Never had a problem with fitment.

[dirtracer81_2]

Well they sorta backed their product up. Tried advance and auto zone both 1" and 1 1/4" calipers and with the 1 1/4 they don't hit but the bolt holes were off.
Guy on the phone told me that something is up with my truck it must have c20 suspension. I thought its kinda funny that I tried so many different NEW calipers and none worked. They also said they have installed over 30 sets in house and never had a problem. So im guessing theres never a first for anything. Hope they get them back and start looking and find that I was right.

So im shopping again wheres a good place to buy them from?

[Tx Firefighter]

I've never found any place that can sell me a pair of drop spindles delivered to my door cheaper than Summit.

They are currently running free shipping on all brands of drop spindles.
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[dirtracer81_2]

Thanks just looked into them. Only ones I see are for 1 1/4 rotor though. I need to run the 1" because im using camaro rotors.

[lolife99]

All of these are for the 1" rotors.
That's also why the price is slighty higher than the HD versions.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/su...olet/model/c10

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dj...10?prefilter=1

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ws...olet/model/c10

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/be...olet/model/c10

[lolife99]

Cheaper here,... but they get you for shipping and handling,...
but they have a 10% off sale right now.

http://www.performanceonline.com/196...p-Spindle-Set/

[dirtracer81_2]

Thanks!.
Supposed to get them next friday and if they refund my money I guess ill go with summit this time. Have some other stuff I wanted to order anyway.

[Sodell]

So the caliper wont slide in? I had the same problem with 1" rotors, and cut about an 1/8 inch off of the spindle where the caliper slides in and it worked perfectly. Was a PITA though.

[lolife99]

I've used Belltech Part#3200 (73-87) drop spindles for 1" Light Duty rotors for years with no issues what so ever.
That's what I usually recommend,... but most just want the cheapest.
(the Belltech spindles are usually over $310)

Quality comes with a price,...

[KrazyRay]

Do the 3" Belltech work with the 6 1/2" van ralleys?

[Sodell]

It's all about backspacing with the 15" Rally's. 4" or less and you should be fine. I had to put 7" Rally's on the front and used 8" on back.

[Sodell]

Originally Posted by lolife99

I've used Belltech Part#3200 (73-87) drop spindles for 1" Light Duty rotors for years with no issues what so ever.
That's what I usually recommend,... but most just want the cheapest.
(the Belltech spindles are usually over $310)

Quality comes with a price,...

Very true, but some of us are just plain poor.....

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Sodell

Very true, but some of us are just plain poor.....

Ha.
I understand.
Everyone chooses to spend their money on certain things.
If I don't have the money,... I wait until I do.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by KrazyRay

Do the 3" Belltech work with the 6 1/2" van ralleys?

Yes,... but you will have to do some trimming of the lower a-arm around the balljoint area.
I do it with all C10 drop spindles.
2.5" and 3" drop.

[Sodell]

Yea I Choose to remain married, lol

[KrazyRay]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Yes,... but you will have to do some trimming of the lower a-arm around the balljoint area.
I do it with all C10 drop spindles.
2.5" and 3" drop.

Thanks for the info. I'm getting ready to do my first drop 3/5 with a flip in the rear and want it to be as painless as possible.

[Sodell]

8in truck rallys have 4.25 in back space. I am running 7" Rallys on front and the back spacing is 3 5/8" and there are no clearance issues. I think the 6.5" van rally's have 4" back spacing. Sometimes the rubber will hit and no trimming is going got fix that.
What is the backspacing on your 6.5s?

[dirtracer81_2]

Well sent them back they never called me so I called them and at first they said they didn't have them so I had to contact ups and they signed for them. Anyways they are supposed to be sending me a check for a refund they are still saying nothing was wrong with them. I am getting ready to order another set most likely belltech I reckon.