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04-17-2008, 03:33 PM
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What Year of front drop spindles do I buy
My truck has been swapped over to 5 lug up front - based on some of the date codes I think it is all 71 spindles, gear box etc.
My question is when I buy my drop spindles which year should I buy? If I buy the 63-70 spindles does that move the wheel back inwards? What other components need to be used to match up if we go with the 63-70 set up? If I buy the 71-72 set up I assume it is a bolt on and go?
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04-17-2008, 03:45 PM
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Re: What Year of front drop spindles do I buy
My 68' has a 71' front end so it would bolt right up with all the disc brak goodies a 71' has. I bought ECE 71' 2.5" drop spindles...they bolt right on.
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04-17-2008, 06:51 PM
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Re: What Year of front drop spindles do I buy
Buy the 71-72 drop spindles. If you have 71-72 spindles on the truck now, that means that you are also using 71-72 ball joints and tie rod ends. WES
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04-17-2008, 10:48 PM
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Re: What Year of front drop spindles do I buy
71-72= disc brakes, 67-70= drums, different spindles
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04-18-2008, 02:44 AM
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Re: What Year of front drop spindles do I buy
Just bought a set of 2.5" McGauhys from Tim Christian ( SUPPORT THR BOARD VENDORS ) His price and service is UNBEATABLE !!!!
In my opinion anyway !!!! |
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