Classic Performance Modular Drop Spindles - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kens65fb · 03-04-2019, 10:56 AM

Supposedly these spindles give more tire clearance.
They are only slightly more expensive than their standard drop spindles.

This is the description from CPP

"Classic Performance modular drop spindles are designed to help solve the tire to fender interference commonly found on lowered vehicles. The new specially designed spindle bracketry works with OEM brake components as well as aftermarket options. They install easily with no modifications and work with factory ball joints and tie rod ends. Classic Performance modular drop spindles offer adjustable steering stops and allow for an additional 1 1/8 in. more of fender to tire clearance. "

Anyone have any experience with these spindles ??

chevy_mike · 03-04-2019, 12:38 PM

Yes, I have used two sets of these. When they first come out, they were the only dropped spindles that did not increase the track width from the stock drums but since then, they have released other ones that don't increase the width. The biggest thing I liked about these version the 2.5" drop ones is, if running a stock type 15x8" wheel with 4.5" BS, they allow the wheel to clear the lower outer lip of the A-arm. The bigger drop spindles can run into clearance issues.

Side benefit is, if you ever want to change your brakes out to a big brake kit, this is the spindle almost all of the kits use, since it has the mounting points to change caliper brackets.

Here's the clearance I am talking about,

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-04-2019, 02:37 PM

Do these spindles use stock ball joints or 73+ ball joints? The kit I used (POL) was 73+ ball joints, but I used stock height spindles. Just trying to see what all I would need to get if I decide to lower it in the future

kens65fb · 03-04-2019, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Do these spindles use stock ball joints or 73+ ball joints? The kit I used (POL) was 73+ ball joints, but I used stock height spindles. Just trying to see what all I would need to get if I decide to lower it in the future

Here's what it said in the product description.

"They install easily with no modifications and work with factory ball joints and tie rod ends"

CPP part number --- # CP30106-2
Fits 1963-1970 C-10

EVRLET · 03-04-2019, 07:14 PM

Also shop around. CPP has eBay postings. I picked up a pair of modular spindles for $259 shipped off their eBay post and it was $299 on their website. If you have any eBay bucks or other coupon codes, then it’ll be cheaper.

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-04-2019, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kens65fb

Here's what it said in the product description.

"They install easily with no modifications and work with factory ball joints and tie rod ends"

CPP part number --- # CP30106-2
Fits 1963-1970 C-10

Thanks, now I see that I missed the part number differences when I was first looking at them

wichita · 03-07-2019, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Do these spindles use stock ball joints or 73+ ball joints? The kit I used (POL) was 73+ ball joints, but I used stock height spindles. Just trying to see what all I would need to get if I decide to lower it in the future

Yes they use stock ball joints just order the spindles for the year you need.

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-07-2019, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wichita

Yes they use stock ball joints just order the spindles for the year you need.

That makes sense, thanks

03-04-2019, 10:56 AM	#1
kens65fb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Dallas, PA Posts: 551	Classic Performance Modular Drop Spindles Supposedly these spindles give more tire clearance. They are only slightly more expensive than their standard drop spindles. This is the description from CPP "Classic Performance modular drop spindles are designed to help solve the tire to fender interference commonly found on lowered vehicles. The new specially designed spindle bracketry works with OEM brake components as well as aftermarket options. They install easily with no modifications and work with factory ball joints and tie rod ends. Classic Performance modular drop spindles offer adjustable steering stops and allow for an additional 1 1/8 in. more of fender to tire clearance. " Anyone have any experience with these spindles ?? Attached Images

03-04-2019, 12:38 PM	#2
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Classic Performance Modular Drop Spindles Yes, I have used two sets of these. When they first come out, they were the only dropped spindles that did not increase the track width from the stock drums but since then, they have released other ones that don't increase the width. The biggest thing I liked about these version the 2.5" drop ones is, if running a stock type 15x8" wheel with 4.5" BS, they allow the wheel to clear the lower outer lip of the A-arm. The bigger drop spindles can run into clearance issues. Side benefit is, if you ever want to change your brakes out to a big brake kit, this is the spindle almost all of the kits use, since it has the mounting points to change caliper brackets. Here's the clearance I am talking about, __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often... Last edited by chevy_mike; 03-04-2019 at 12:54 PM.

03-04-2019, 02:37 PM	#3
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Classic Performance Modular Drop Spindles Do these spindles use stock ball joints or 73+ ball joints? The kit I used (POL) was 73+ ball joints, but I used stock height spindles. Just trying to see what all I would need to get if I decide to lower it in the future __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

03-04-2019, 07:14 PM	#5
EVRLET Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 371	Re: Classic Performance Modular Drop Spindles Also shop around. CPP has eBay postings. I picked up a pair of modular spindles for $259 shipped off their eBay post and it was $299 on their website. If you have any eBay bucks or other coupon codes, then it’ll be cheaper. __________________ Customization is what you want it to look like -- not what other people think it should look like



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