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70c10 · 04-17-2006, 08:01 AM

I recently lowered my truck with new 4" rear springs and cut the front springs so now I have about 2.75" drop. I like my new stance but am considering the 6 lug disc kit which includes my option of drop OR stock spindles. My question is when I order the kit, do I just get stock spindles since the springs are already cut or get the drop spindles and get another set of stock springs???

Opinions please.

gringoloco · 04-17-2006, 08:55 AM

I say get the drop spindles and find a set of stock springs on the cheap. Should be much easier to align that way. And, you can always go lower later. My .02

-Chris

70c10 · 04-17-2006, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

I say get the drop spindles and find a set of stock springs on the cheap. Should be much easier to align that way. And, you can always go lower later. My .02

-Chris

I'm kind of thinking the same thing.

**N2TRUX** · 04-17-2006, 11:50 PM

Yes, get the lowered spindles. With dropped spindles and stock springs you will have a better ride. I am not opposed to cut springs, but anything beyond one coil is going to adversely effect the ride....

qksilver · 04-18-2006, 12:02 AM

I agree........if ride quality is important.........how are your kidney's? lol

70c10 · 04-18-2006, 07:49 AM

The funny thing is my ride is great with 1.25 coils cut. Never had a problem. I'm sure I can find a set of stock springs on the board when I'm ready.

Tx Firefighter · 04-19-2006, 06:27 PM

Assuming stock and drop spindles cost the same, the drop spindle is the way to go.

The drop spindles leave your options for the future open. If you later decide to go lower, all you'd need was a spring, because you already had the spindle.

04-17-2006, 08:01 AM	#1
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	What would you do?- (spindles) I recently lowered my truck with new 4" rear springs and cut the front springs so now I have about 2.75" drop. I like my new stance but am considering the 6 lug disc kit which includes my option of drop OR stock spindles. My question is when I order the kit, do I just get stock spindles since the springs are already cut or get the drop spindles and get another set of stock springs??? Opinions please. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-17-2006, 08:55 AM	#2
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: What would you do?- (spindles) I say get the drop spindles and find a set of stock springs on the cheap. Should be much easier to align that way. And, you can always go lower later. My .02 -Chris __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

04-17-2006, 11:50 PM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What would you do?- (spindles) Yes, get the lowered spindles. With dropped spindles and stock springs you will have a better ride. I am not opposed to cut springs, but anything beyond one coil is going to adversely effect the ride.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-18-2006, 12:02 AM	#5
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: What would you do?- (spindles) I agree........if ride quality is important.........how are your kidney's? lol

04-18-2006, 07:49 AM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: What would you do?- (spindles) The funny thing is my ride is great with 1.25 coils cut. Never had a problem. I'm sure I can find a set of stock springs on the board when I'm ready. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-19-2006, 06:27 PM	#7
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: What would you do?- (spindles) Assuming stock and drop spindles cost the same, the drop spindle is the way to go. The drop spindles leave your options for the future open. If you later decide to go lower, all you'd need was a spring, because you already had the spindle. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

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