Question for those running ECE 2.5" drop spindles.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

glock35ipsc · 03-31-2004, 02:34 AM

How is your turning radius? I got the front end put back together tonight, and it seems that the stops on the ECE drop spindles are so big, it looks like my turning radius has all but disappeared.

Of course, it still needs the rotors installed, then I can tell for sure. It just looks like it stops a whole bunch shorter than the original spindles.

theo70 · 03-31-2004, 10:12 AM

Are you doing a disc conversion? I see that on mine it widened the track by an inch or so...that makes me think it could lessen the turn radius.

Tx Firefighter · 03-31-2004, 07:16 PM

I didn't notice any turning radius problems on any truck that I installed ECE spindles on.

**GSFMECH** · 04-01-2004, 01:54 AM

Ditto on what Tx Firefighter said. I have the 4/6 ECE kit and notice no difference from stock.

glock35ipsc · 04-01-2004, 02:09 AM

Thanks guys. It must be my depth perception acting up since there is no steering parts installed yet (tie rods, etc.).

72LOWBOY · 04-01-2004, 11:31 AM

I didn't notice a difference either.

WB72 · 04-13-2004, 07:51 PM

I was thinking the same thing when I installed my Chassis Tech spindles, I guess that the true test will be when it all goes back together and we can test drive them.

**lolife99** · 04-13-2004, 10:26 PM

I have used 73-87 Belltech spindles on 67-72 applications in the past,... and have noticed that the "track width" increased, but not the turning radius. I don't know if it's the spindle or the fact that you are "flattening out" the lower a-arm when you install short springs. (making the track width wider) Just spindles,... I think wouldn't change anything. Sorry for the rambling,... and the fact that I don't know about ECE's spindles.

glock35ipsc · 04-14-2004, 12:33 AM

Now that I have the steering parts installed, along with a 72 P/S gear box, it takes 2.5 turns lock to lock. That just seems about a full turn shy of normal.

smbrouss70 · 04-14-2004, 01:50 AM

I thought it was just me but my turning radius sucks, although stock it wasn't that good to begin with. I've toyed around with the idea of cutting down the tit (for lack of a better word) on the spindle. Just haven't gotten around to it yet.

glock35ipsc · 04-14-2004, 09:10 AM

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Originally posted by smbrouss70
I've toyed around with the idea of cutting down the tit (for lack of a better word) on the spindle.

I've been thinking that too, but I need to pay close attention to be sure I don't take too much off and have the wheel start scraping the lower control arm. That would suck!!!

smbrouss70 · 04-14-2004, 11:36 AM

EXACTLY! I don't have the wheels I want on it yet, so I'll probably wait until I get them to start cutting.

03-31-2004, 02:34 AM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Question for those running ECE 2.5" drop spindles.... How is your turning radius? I got the front end put back together tonight, and it seems that the stops on the ECE drop spindles are so big, it looks like my turning radius has all but disappeared. Of course, it still needs the rotors installed, then I can tell for sure. It just looks like it stops a whole bunch shorter than the original spindles. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

03-31-2004, 07:16 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	I didn't notice any turning radius problems on any truck that I installed ECE spindles on. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-01-2004, 02:09 AM	#5
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Thanks guys. It must be my depth perception acting up since there is no steering parts installed yet (tie rods, etc.). __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-01-2004, 11:31 AM	#6
72LOWBOY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Coral Springs,FL Posts: 100	I didn't notice a difference either. __________________ 72 Chevy LWB leaf spring rear,SBC 385 Fast Burn,Art Carr built 700r4,3.73 Eaton posi,one piece windows,lowered 4/5.5, 60/40 seat, shaved turn signals,shaved reverse lights,shaved stake pockets, stainless steel 21gall in rear, c-notched, vintage air,ps,pb,currently doing body work. 68 Camaro conv.327,turbo 350,pb,disc brakes,built it for the wife 38 Chevy Coupe on the back burner LIFE IS GOOD! SMILE

04-13-2004, 07:51 PM	#7
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	I was thinking the same thing when I installed my Chassis Tech spindles, I guess that the true test will be when it all goes back together and we can test drive them. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

03-31-2004, 10:12 AM	#2
theo70 COMING SOON... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ft Worth TX Posts: 408	Are you doing a disc conversion? I see that on mine it widened the track by an inch or so...that makes me think it could lessen the turn radius.

04-01-2004, 01:54 AM	#4
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 812	Ditto on what Tx Firefighter said. I have the 4/6 ECE kit and notice no difference from stock.

04-13-2004, 10:26 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	belltech spindles I have used 73-87 Belltech spindles on 67-72 applications in the past,... and have noticed that the "track width" increased, but not the turning radius. I don't know if it's the spindle or the fact that you are "flattening out" the lower a-arm when you install short springs. (making the track width wider) Just spindles,... I think wouldn't change anything. Sorry for the rambling,... and the fact that I don't know about ECE's spindles.

04-14-2004, 12:33 AM	#9
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Now that I have the steering parts installed, along with a 72 P/S gear box, it takes 2.5 turns lock to lock. That just seems about a full turn shy of normal. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

04-14-2004, 01:50 AM	#10
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	I thought it was just me but my turning radius sucks, although stock it wasn't that good to begin with. I've toyed around with the idea of cutting down the tit (for lack of a better word) on the spindle. Just haven't gotten around to it yet. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

04-14-2004, 11:36 AM	#12
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	EXACTLY! I don't have the wheels I want on it yet, so I'll probably wait until I get them to start cutting. __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build



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