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ironadict · 03-20-2013, 11:14 AM

Anyone know if 2.5 drop spindles for a 70 c10 will fit my 71? Mines comes stock with disks and it just has the regular 15x7 steel wheels. Found these used in my area for a good deal so I'm hoping I can make em work.
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ksbrktracer · 03-20-2013, 12:41 PM

LoLife would be the guy for the answer on this , but if Im correct...... the answer would be no. Believe ball joint is different.

Low Elco · 03-20-2013, 12:54 PM

^^this. I think the tierods are different as well. There's a sticky in FAQ that explains all by lolife99.

**john** · 03-20-2013, 01:09 PM

70 spindles are drum brake.

ironadict · 03-20-2013, 02:01 PM

thanks for the help guys. Looks like ill be going the the good guys show this weekend to try and find a good deal on some.
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BMERDOC · 03-20-2013, 02:35 PM

It really depends on the spindle. There are no spindles currently made for drum brakes and only recently did companies do a direct swap spindle for the 63-70 models. It is possible that the truck they came from was converted to the later ball joints. I'd ask the guy if there are any identifying marks on the spindles and track down what trucks they actually will fit on.

SCOTI · 03-20-2013, 03:09 PM

Drop spindles can be swapped over to a drum application & use the OE size BJ's & TRE's. Some mfr's make these specifically so nothing else has to be changed other than the swap to disc brakes.

Other drop spindles which are made for different years (73-87's) can also be swapped if the correct BJ's,TRE's, & center-link are swapped as well. Even 88-98 dropped spindles can be swapped but require the BJ/TRE swap as well as the brake hardware.

It ultimately depends on the spindles & what (if anything) was changed to install them on the 70 model.

ksbrktracer · 03-20-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Drop spindles can be swapped over to a drum application & use the OE size BJ's & TRE's. Some mfr's make these specifically so nothing else has to be changed other than the swap to disc brakes.

Other drop spindles which are made for different years (73-87's) can also be swapped if the correct BJ's,TRE's, & center-link are swapped as well. Even 88-98 dropped spindles can be swapped but require the BJ/TRE swap as well as the brake hardware.

It ultimately depends on the spindles & what (if anything) was changed to install them on the 70 model.

This alot better answer than mine ......probably should investigate a bit before you write them off

eldogg · 03-20-2013, 06:30 PM

The real question is how cheap can you get them and if your current ball joints and tie rod ends are worn out.

**lolife99** · 03-20-2013, 06:42 PM

There is even a disc brake conversion that uses the oem DRUM BRAKE spindle with an add-on caliper bracket.
These use Chevelle rotors (5x4.750 bolt pattern), and Camaro calipers.

More info or pictures would help decide what these "70 C10 spindles" will or will not fit.

SCOTI · 03-21-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

There is even a disc brake conversion that uses the oem DRUM BRAKE spindle with an add-on caliper bracket.These use Chevelle rotors (5x4.750 bolt pattern), and Camaro calipers.

More info or pictures would help decide what these "70 C10 spindles" will or will not fit.

I was going to include these as well but since the 'swap' is to a drum brake spindle, I figured the info might confuse some since the OP inquired about used 'drop' spindles.

03-20-2013, 11:14 AM	#1
ironadict Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Martinez California Posts: 193	Used drop spindles? Anyone know if 2.5 drop spindles for a 70 c10 will fit my 71? Mines comes stock with disks and it just has the regular 15x7 steel wheels. Found these used in my area for a good deal so I'm hoping I can make em work. Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2013, 12:41 PM	#2
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Used drop spindles? LoLife would be the guy for the answer on this , but if Im correct...... the answer would be no. Believe ball joint is different.

03-20-2013, 12:54 PM	#3
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Used drop spindles? ^^this. I think the tierods are different as well. There's a sticky in FAQ that explains all by lolife99. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-20-2013, 01:09 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Used drop spindles? 70 spindles are drum brake. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

03-20-2013, 02:01 PM	#5
ironadict Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Martinez California Posts: 193	Re: Used drop spindles? thanks for the help guys. Looks like ill be going the the good guys show this weekend to try and find a good deal on some. Posted via Mobile Device

03-20-2013, 02:35 PM	#6
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Used drop spindles? It really depends on the spindle. There are no spindles currently made for drum brakes and only recently did companies do a direct swap spindle for the 63-70 models. It is possible that the truck they came from was converted to the later ball joints. I'd ask the guy if there are any identifying marks on the spindles and track down what trucks they actually will fit on. __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

03-20-2013, 03:09 PM	#7
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Used drop spindles? Drop spindles can be swapped over to a drum application & use the OE size BJ's & TRE's. Some mfr's make these specifically so nothing else has to be changed other than the swap to disc brakes. Other drop spindles which are made for different years (73-87's) can also be swapped if the correct BJ's,TRE's, & center-link are swapped as well. Even 88-98 dropped spindles can be swapped but require the BJ/TRE swap as well as the brake hardware. It ultimately depends on the spindles & what (if anything) was changed to install them on the 70 model. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-20-2013, 06:30 PM	#9
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: Used drop spindles? The real question is how cheap can you get them and if your current ball joints and tie rod ends are worn out. __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

03-20-2013, 06:42 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Used drop spindles? There is even a disc brake conversion that uses the oem DRUM BRAKE spindle with an add-on caliper bracket. These use Chevelle rotors (5x4.750 bolt pattern), and Camaro calipers. More info or pictures would help decide what these "70 C10 spindles" will or will not fit. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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