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Old 01-13-2012, 11:21 PM   #1
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Drop spindle question

i have a 67 c10 but have 5 bolt axles, my front axle has disk brakes, i changed calipers and 1972 calipers matched up with what i was taking off so should i be safe in using 1972 for drop spindles?
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Old 01-14-2012, 01:31 AM   #2
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Re: Drop spindle question

You can use spindles for 71-72 or 73-87....the later model ones use a different tie rod end. IIRC the calipers are the same for both versions...so that probably isn't a good indicator of what you have now. I'd order the 71-72's and if they don't work return 'em and get the 73-87 style.
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Old 01-14-2012, 10:54 AM   #3
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Re: Drop spindle question

71-72 and 73-87 spindles are different.
The calipers will work on either IF the rotors are 1-1/4" wide.
There is also 1" wide light duty rotor for the 81-87 trucks.
These take a different spindle, rotor, caliper, and bearings.

Your upper balljoint and outer tie rods will determine which spindles you have.
Do you have any pics of you suspension?
Spindle area and a-arm pics?
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Old 01-14-2012, 03:51 PM   #4
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Re: Drop spindle question

how do i post pics? cant find thread on it.
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Old 01-14-2012, 05:27 PM   #5
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Re: Drop spindle question

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Old 01-14-2012, 09:38 PM   #6
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Re: Drop spindle question

This is what i have can anyone tell if it is 71-72
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Old 01-14-2012, 10:28 PM   #7
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Re: Drop spindle question

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Old 01-15-2012, 12:20 AM   #8
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Re: Drop spindle question

Do you have steel "screw-in bushings on the a-arms or rubber bushings.
Thos are definitely standard spindles.
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Old 01-15-2012, 02:03 PM   #9
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Re: Drop spindle question

what drop spindles are recommended? is one brand better than another?
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