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Old 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
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Old 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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Old 04-14-2011, 10:26 AM   #3
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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!
The set up i have now i 3" front and 4" rear i want to go lower all around but they only have 2 1/2 spindle drop i want to go 5 front and 6 rear.
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The set up i have now i 3" front and 4" rear i want to go lower all around but they only have 2 1/2 spindle drop i want to go 5 front and 6 rear.
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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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.
I agree. You can get 3" drop spindles and 2" springs for a 5" drop.
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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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Old 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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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?
I'm pretty sure they have short shackles or drop blocks for that set up.
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Old 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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Old 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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