question about 3 inch drop spindles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smith_84c10 · 02-07-2010, 10:35 PM

i read on here for them to clear the tires they need to be grinded down some. exactly what needs to be grinded and how much?

**N2TRUX** · 02-07-2010, 11:09 PM

If you go with a 3" spindle vs a 2.5" it "may" have clearence issues. That will depend on the size of your wheel and the backspace.

If you are running a 15x8 wheel it might contact the A-arm.

grinch4om · 02-07-2010, 11:49 PM

on 3" drop spindles a 15x8 wheel will hit the control arm. the best solution is van ralleys on the front , assuming you are running ralleys...3.5 inches of backspace is max. of course if you run 16" or larger wheels, this is a non issue

Driveway Dreams · 02-07-2010, 11:52 PM

Mine only minimally rubbed. I bolted them up to check where they rub. Then ground that area a little at a time to clear. Not everything will rub. Just check yours after you install.

smith_84c10 · 02-08-2010, 03:10 PM

ill be running 15x10s....so?

78-5.3 · 02-08-2010, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smith_84c10

ill be running 15x10s....so?

they will hit

3r!c84 · 02-08-2010, 04:39 PM

i put my djm drop spindles on and i only had to grind some away from the spindle its self around where the caliper bolts to it,no lca problems

02-07-2010, 10:35 PM	#1
smith_84c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coalgate, oklahoma Posts: 65	question about 3 inch drop spindles? i read on here for them to clear the tires they need to be grinded down some. exactly what needs to be grinded and how much?

02-07-2010, 11:09 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: question about 3 inch drop spindles? If you go with a 3" spindle vs a 2.5" it "may" have clearence issues. That will depend on the size of your wheel and the backspace. If you are running a 15x8 wheel it might contact the A-arm. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-07-2010, 11:49 PM	#3
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: question about 3 inch drop spindles? on 3" drop spindles a 15x8 wheel will hit the control arm. the best solution is van ralleys on the front , assuming you are running ralleys...3.5 inches of backspace is max. of course if you run 16" or larger wheels, this is a non issue Last edited by grinch4om; 02-07-2010 at 11:50 PM.

02-07-2010, 11:52 PM	#4
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: question about 3 inch drop spindles? Mine only minimally rubbed. I bolted them up to check where they rub. Then ground that area a little at a time to clear. Not everything will rub. Just check yours after you install. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

02-08-2010, 03:10 PM	#5
smith_84c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coalgate, oklahoma Posts: 65	Re: question about 3 inch drop spindles? ill be running 15x10s....so?

02-08-2010, 04:39 PM	#7
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: question about 3 inch drop spindles? i put my djm drop spindles on and i only had to grind some away from the spindle its self around where the caliper bolts to it,no lca problems __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90



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