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Chevyrod · 02-04-2007, 02:44 PM

I installed my air ride suspention and I need about three more inches of drop in the front to level the blazer out. I only have bags in the front now and I want to order a set of drop spindles. I have 15" wheels right now and was wondering what kind of clearence problems I will run into with the lower control arms etc. Will I have any problems with a 3" drop spindle or should I use a 2". If I do have a problem with the lower arm how much does it rub and can I grind a little on the lcm to make it work. I really don't want to buy new rims right now and I know you guys have ran into this before. I just need a little help before I order a Set. Here are a few photos that show what I am trying to do.

short step · 02-04-2007, 04:34 PM

with 3"drop the LCA will rub the rims but u can grind enough off just check it on the ground before u drive. they say the 2 1/2 dont rub but i ordered them and they must be 3 got them from GMC Paul
bob

SCOTI · 02-05-2007, 12:04 AM

3" drop spindles will rub wheels that have too much back spacing. Not all 15" wheels will rub & many people seem to assume this as a fact (I'm not calling short step out on his info). Case in point.... my 74 has 3" drop spindles & when I had 15x6.5 (3.5"BS ?) van ralleys there was no rubbing. I installed my 18x8's w/5.25"BS & they rubbed big time.

What size/back-space wheels are you running?

Chevyrod · 02-05-2007, 05:23 PM

SCOTI,
I JUST WENT OUT AND MEASURED IT, THEY LOOK TO BE 15X8 WITH A 3 1/2" BACKSPACING IF I MEASURED RIGHT. I MEASURED FROM THE MOUNTING SURFACE TO THE OUTER WHEEL LIP. THESE WHEELS WERE ON THE BLAZER WHEN I PURCHASED IT, SO I DON'T NO ALOT ABOUT THEM. IF I MEASURED WRONG LET ME KNOW. I JUST NEED SOME HELP BEFORE I ORDER MY SPINDLES. THANKS AGAIN.

ALSO I TOOK YOUR ADVICE AND WENT WITH THE SHOCKWAVES FROM ART ON THE REAR OF THE BLAZER THEY FIT PERFECT.

02-04-2007, 02:44 PM	#1
Chevyrod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: florida Posts: 170	Drop Spindle Question !!! I installed my air ride suspention and I need about three more inches of drop in the front to level the blazer out. I only have bags in the front now and I want to order a set of drop spindles. I have 15" wheels right now and was wondering what kind of clearence problems I will run into with the lower control arms etc. Will I have any problems with a 3" drop spindle or should I use a 2". If I do have a problem with the lower arm how much does it rub and can I grind a little on the lcm to make it work. I really don't want to buy new rims right now and I know you guys have ran into this before. I just need a little help before I order a Set. Here are a few photos that show what I am trying to do. Attached Images

02-04-2007, 04:34 PM	#2
short step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ludlow,MA Posts: 145	Re: Drop Spindle Question !!! with 3"drop the LCA will rub the rims but u can grind enough off just check it on the ground before u drive. they say the 2 1/2 dont rub but i ordered them and they must be 3 got them from GMC Paul bob

02-05-2007, 12:04 AM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Drop Spindle Question !!! 3" drop spindles will rub wheels that have too much back spacing. Not all 15" wheels will rub & many people seem to assume this as a fact (I'm not calling short step out on his info). Case in point.... my 74 has 3" drop spindles & when I had 15x6.5 (3.5"BS ?) van ralleys there was no rubbing. I installed my 18x8's w/5.25"BS & they rubbed big time. What size/back-space wheels are you running? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 02-05-2007 at 12:06 AM.

02-05-2007, 05:23 PM	#4
Chevyrod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: florida Posts: 170	Re: Drop Spindle Question !!! SCOTI, I JUST WENT OUT AND MEASURED IT, THEY LOOK TO BE 15X8 WITH A 3 1/2" BACKSPACING IF I MEASURED RIGHT. I MEASURED FROM THE MOUNTING SURFACE TO THE OUTER WHEEL LIP. THESE WHEELS WERE ON THE BLAZER WHEN I PURCHASED IT, SO I DON'T NO ALOT ABOUT THEM. IF I MEASURED WRONG LET ME KNOW. I JUST NEED SOME HELP BEFORE I ORDER MY SPINDLES. THANKS AGAIN. ALSO I TOOK YOUR ADVICE AND WENT WITH THE SHOCKWAVES FROM ART ON THE REAR OF THE BLAZER THEY FIT PERFECT.

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