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Old 08-16-2010, 03:16 PM   #1
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3/4 ton dropped spindles 73-87

are these still made?
if so where ?
I want to do a drop , but keep te 8 lug wheels...
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Old 08-16-2010, 08:09 PM   #2
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Re: 3/4 ton dropped spindles 73-87

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are these still made?
if so where ?
I want to do a drop , but keep te 8 lug wheels...
Check w/Bell Tech or Western Chassis.
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Old 08-17-2010, 12:34 AM   #3
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Re: 3/4 ton dropped spindles 73-87

i was wondering the same thing but from what i have been told i dont think they make them. But not really sure, if so i want some
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Old 07-10-2012, 11:12 PM   #4
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Re: 3/4 ton dropped spindles 73-87

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Check w/Bell Tech or Western Chassis.
I am looking for drop spindles too. Western Chassis never got back to me.

POL and Airbagit were the only places I found them.

I havent bought them yet though...
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Old 08-17-2010, 09:39 AM   #5
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Re: 3/4 ton dropped spindles 73-87

PerformanceOnLine.com sells them.
http://www.performanceonline.com/197...P-SPINDLE-SET/

Click on the drop down box for C20 pricing.
($400 per set for the C20's. $228.00 for the C10 trucks)
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Old 08-17-2010, 07:26 PM   #6
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Re: 3/4 ton dropped spindles 73-87

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PerformanceOnLine.com sells them.
http://www.performanceonline.com/197...P-SPINDLE-SET/

Click on the drop down box for C20 pricing.
($400 per set for the C20's. $228.00 for the C10 trucks)
eek!..well at least they have 'em....
what about stepping the lower control arms? is that an option?
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Old 07-10-2012, 12:36 PM   #7
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Question Re: 3/4 ton dropped spindles 73-87

Hello everyone, i got an 87 chevy r20 planning to lower it 3/4 can anybody please advise me of whats the cheapest and best way to lower it without having to use a c-notch, also do i have to get new shocks if i use 2" spindles + 2' springs.
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Old 07-10-2012, 01:53 PM   #8
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Re: 3/4 ton dropped spindles 73-87

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Hello everyone, i got an 87 chevy r20 planning to lower it 3/4 can anybody please advise me of whats the cheapest and best way to lower it without having to use a c-notch, also do i have to get new shocks if i use 2" spindles + 2' springs.
I don't know of anyone making a 2" spindle spec'd for an 8-lug application. Of the one's I do know about for the heavy trucks, they yield 3" of drop so you wouldn't need new shocks (spindles don't change shock travel).

The rear will require shackles & front hangers for 4" drop.
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Old 07-11-2012, 07:11 AM   #9
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Re: 3/4 ton dropped spindles 73-87

I bought the ones from airbagit a couple years ago, before I was a member here and didnt know any better. I've had them in my truck since and never had a problem. When I first got them I thought one of them was machined wrong so they sent me a new one, turns out I had a faulty tape measure! Lol
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Old 07-11-2012, 07:58 AM   #10
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Re: 3/4 ton dropped spindles 73-87

Airbagit does have a few small parts that are ok,I seen a pair or there drop beams for a f150 that worked well.But i would still stay away from them unless its my only option.
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