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**Boog** · 12-08-2005, 09:11 PM

I have read that some dropped spindles actually increase the front track width by 3/4 to 1 1/2" per side. Is that true for all dropped spindles or just certain brands? It doesn't sound like much but I wouldn't want to add any more width to mine. I have an 82 suspension under the front of my 69 with disc brakes.

**Boog** · 12-08-2005, 09:16 PM

This post may need to be moved to the suspension forum?

krue · 12-08-2005, 09:59 PM

Here ya go, hopefully you'll get your answer here.

Captkaos · 12-08-2005, 10:34 PM

Yes, all of them increas the track with due to the design of the original spindle and what is necessary to move it up X"

**Boog** · 12-10-2005, 07:58 PM

Well ok then. So if i use a 3" drop spring instead of spindle how much suspension travel is left? I mean will I have to worry with bottoming out the front end? Normal driving of course. Thanks.

12-08-2005, 09:11 PM	#1
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,663	drop spindles & track width I have read that some dropped spindles actually increase the front track width by 3/4 to 1 1/2" per side. Is that true for all dropped spindles or just certain brands? It doesn't sound like much but I wouldn't want to add any more width to mine. I have an 82 suspension under the front of my 69 with disc brakes. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-08-2005, 09:16 PM	#2
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,663	Re: drop spindles & track width This post may need to be moved to the suspension forum? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-08-2005, 09:59 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: drop spindles & track width Here ya go, hopefully you'll get your answer here. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-08-2005, 10:34 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: drop spindles & track width Yes, all of them increas the track with due to the design of the original spindle and what is necessary to move it up X" __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-10-2005, 07:58 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,663	Re: drop spindles & track width Well ok then. So if i use a 3" drop spring instead of spindle how much suspension travel is left? I mean will I have to worry with bottoming out the front end? Normal driving of course. Thanks. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

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