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z71se · 02-22-2021, 11:09 PM

I did Ridetech a-arms and coilovers up front on my ‘77 (the kit comes with CPP lowering spindles) and now my track width is at least 1.5” narrower and it looks weird. I bought the truck lowered with drop spindles already on it (no idea of brand). Are CPP spindles stock width while some other brands are wider ( like the ones my truck originally came with)?

SCOTI · 02-23-2021, 10:37 AM

The 'modular' spindles from CPP (the ones w/the bolt-on caliper bracket) don't increase track width like standard drop spindles will. It's only like a .250-.375" per side though (not .750" per side).

So.... If you had drop spindles already, they would have pushed track width out .250-.375" vs. a stock disc brake spindle (it's been common knowledge that drop spindles pushed the wheels out slightly). Switching to CPP's modular spindle negates that increase & is supposed to narrow the track width vs. a stock disc brake spindle.

So, the CPP spindle might be a total of .750" per side depending on the measurements of each spindle.

cadillac_al · 02-23-2021, 11:58 AM

They probably do that so you can run wider wheels/tires.

**1957 Chief** · 02-27-2021, 11:43 AM

Pretty sure the ride tech a-arms are narrower as well. I have them on my truck.

Bubba

02-22-2021, 11:09 PM	#1
z71se Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Cailfornia Posts: 284	Spindles changed track width I did Ridetech a-arms and coilovers up front on my ‘77 (the kit comes with CPP lowering spindles) and now my track width is at least 1.5” narrower and it looks weird. I bought the truck lowered with drop spindles already on it (no idea of brand). Are CPP spindles stock width while some other brands are wider ( like the ones my truck originally came with)? Attached Images __________________ 77 C10 Silverado SWB - LS Swap, mechanical resto-mod 05 Z71 Silverado RCSB - 5.3L LM7, 76mm turbo, 4L80e

02-23-2021, 10:37 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: Spindles changed track width The 'modular' spindles from CPP (the ones w/the bolt-on caliper bracket) don't increase track width like standard drop spindles will. It's only like a .250-.375" per side though (not .750" per side). So.... If you had drop spindles already, they would have pushed track width out .250-.375" vs. a stock disc brake spindle (it's been common knowledge that drop spindles pushed the wheels out slightly). Switching to CPP's modular spindle negates that increase & is supposed to narrow the track width vs. a stock disc brake spindle. So, the CPP spindle might be a *total* of .750" per side depending on the measurements of each spindle. __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 02-23-2021 at 10:43 AM.

02-23-2021, 11:58 AM	#3
cadillac_al Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Maine Posts: 2,376	Re: Spindles changed track width They probably do that so you can run wider wheels/tires. __________________ 76 Chevy K20 76 GMC K15 77 Chevy C10 77 Chevy K10

02-27-2021, 11:43 AM	#4
1957 Chief Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 462	Re: Spindles changed track width Pretty sure the ride tech a-arms are narrower as well. I have them on my truck. Bubba



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