Lowering springs or dropped spindles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**General23cmp** · 09-10-2016, 09:51 PM

Is there a "right" answer to drop the front?

**Warrens69GMC** · 09-10-2016, 10:20 PM

First we need to know how much you are looking for (the drop). 1",2", 3", 5" are all possible...

**General23cmp** · 09-10-2016, 10:25 PM

I'm leaning toward 3" in the front.

**Warrens69GMC** · 09-10-2016, 10:41 PM

for 3" I would go spindles. If you wanted lower in the future, you then can swap in lowered coils.

**Boog** · 09-10-2016, 10:54 PM

Do your research as there are 2 1/2" spindles and 3" spindles. Wheel choice figures into the equation too.

**General23cmp** · 09-10-2016, 10:45 PM

Thanks. The 4" guys look cool, so that's possible.

**General23cmp** · 09-10-2016, 11:21 PM

Yep. I like my old school rally 15" wheels, but seems like you need to go bigger when you go lower.

Mike C · 09-11-2016, 09:10 AM

You didn't say what year truck you had. If you have a drum brake truck then spindles aren't available unless you are converting to disc.

IMO, if you have a drum truck you SHOULD be converting to disc...

Spindles have no effect on ride, alignment (shouldn't at least...) spring rate, travel, etc. So, my opinion again, is that is the BETTER way to lower. But most guys want more than 2 1/2" when they drop so you do both. 2" springs have minimal effect on all of the above.

My truck is dropped with ECE 2 1/2" spindles and 2" springs so I did put my money where my mouth is.

**General23cmp** · 09-11-2016, 10:45 AM

Mine is 72 discs. Thanks.

09-10-2016, 09:51 PM	#1
General23cmp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 360	Lowering springs or dropped spindles? Is there a "right" answer to drop the front?

09-10-2016, 10:20 PM	#2
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,626	Re: Lowering springs or dropped spindles? First we need to know how much you are looking for (the drop). 1",2", 3", 5" are all possible... __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

09-10-2016, 10:25 PM	#3
General23cmp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 360	Re: Lowering springs or dropped spindles? I'm leaning toward 3" in the front.

09-10-2016, 10:41 PM	#4
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,626	Re: Lowering springs or dropped spindles? for 3" I would go spindles. If you wanted lower in the future, you then can swap in lowered coils. __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

09-10-2016, 10:54 PM	#5
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,584	Re: Lowering springs or dropped spindles? Do your research as there are 2 1/2" spindles and 3" spindles. Wheel choice figures into the equation too. __________________ 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

09-10-2016, 10:45 PM	#6
General23cmp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 360	Re: Lowering springs or dropped spindles? Thanks. The 4" guys look cool, so that's possible.

09-10-2016, 11:21 PM	#7
General23cmp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 360	Re: Lowering springs or dropped spindles? Yep. I like my old school rally 15" wheels, but seems like you need to go bigger when you go lower.

09-11-2016, 09:10 AM	#8
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,734	Re: Lowering springs or dropped spindles? You didn't say what year truck you had. If you have a drum brake truck then spindles aren't available unless you are converting to disc. IMO, if you have a drum truck you SHOULD be converting to disc... Spindles have no effect on ride, alignment (shouldn't at least...) spring rate, travel, etc. So, my opinion again, is that is the BETTER way to lower. But most guys want more than 2 1/2" when they drop so you do both. 2" springs have minimal effect on all of the above. My truck is dropped with ECE 2 1/2" spindles and 2" springs so I did put my money where my mouth is. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

09-11-2016, 10:45 AM	#9
General23cmp Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Athens, AL Posts: 360	Re: Lowering springs or dropped spindles? Mine is 72 discs. Thanks.



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