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04-13-2011, 09:52 PM | #1 |
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2 inch drop spindles
Looking for some 2" drop spindles but everyone is only selling 2 1/2 called
cpp sat on phone for 10 minutes so i said shine, check lmc they only have 2 1/2 classic truck parts same thang????? this is for a 65 chevy swb |
04-13-2011, 10:29 PM | #2 |
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Re: 2 inch drop spindles
good question - that's all I've ever seen available also. But if it's just 1/2 inch, would 2 1/2 work? Seems the diff between 2 and 2.5 would be almost imperceptible given the difference that the corresponding coil springs can induce(?) What's your current setup - stock spindles with lower springs or stock - can't tell in the pic, but if memory serves, thought you had already dropped your suspension a little bit. Looks like a really good stance already to me!
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04-14-2011, 10:26 AM | #3 | |
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04-14-2011, 10:52 AM | #4 |
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Re: 2 inch drop spindles
You may not want to hear this, but sell your drop springs and buy the spindles. Its always best to get as much drop as possible from a spindle rather than spring. A spindle drop will not affect the ride, and will be easier to align.
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04-14-2011, 02:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: 2 inch drop spindles
I agree. You can get 3" drop spindles and 2" springs for a 5" drop.
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04-13-2011, 11:32 PM | #6 |
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Re: 2 inch drop spindles
If you want 2", and 2" only, have you considered some drop a-arms? If you have some welding skills you could even step them yourself.
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04-14-2011, 07:46 AM | #7 |
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Re: 2 inch drop spindles
Gents I have a question... I have a 65 short bed step side and want to drop it. I have leaf springs in the back what parts will I ned t do so?
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04-14-2011, 10:54 AM | #8 |
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04-14-2011, 07:38 PM | #9 |
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Re: 2 inch drop spindles
I have seen guys post up 2" drop spindles thats why i was asking. well maybe i'll have to make some changes.
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04-14-2011, 08:26 PM | #10 |
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Re: 2 inch drop spindles
CPP's modular drop spindles are 2" drop. They will also give you a little more outer fender room too. I think they move the wheels out .25" per side (from stock drum brake set-up) where most spindles will move the wheels .75" per side. That's what I'm going to use when I can afford the parts.
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