Drop spindle preferences? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wild one · 05-12-2007, 02:58 PM

I'm looking to buy some drop spindles for my 1966 panel truck and I was wondering what brands everyone else has used, pro's and con's to 2.5" compared to 3", and how the ride of your trucks has changed, if at all. I have already converted the front to disc brakes off of a 1975 GMC heavy half ton so it has the 1 1/4" rotors and associated suspension components, and a 1972 trailing arm rear so I have five lugs on all four corners.

I am looking to get around 3" to 3.5" of drop in the front and 5" in the rear, so I will be trimming my stock front coils to attain the extra drop up front ant buying new coils for the rear. Any preferences on manufacturer's - ECE, CPP, Mcgaughys, Belltech, etc...?

royo · 05-12-2007, 09:40 PM

Hello i like ece just because have very nice products there 2.5 spindels where very nicely made

it was all r/r no grinding or cussing everything went on great

jlaird · 05-12-2007, 09:56 PM

IMO, they are all good brands. I would add DJM to the list. Drop Spindles are one of those parts that they are all pretty much the same quality. For me, it came down to price. I might stay away from CPP just because of the customer service we've been hearing about lately, although I ordered something from them the other day with no problems. I think the only 3" ones are DJM, but I'm not positive. Also, I've heard people say the 3" drop spindles are not truly 3", but I cannot be sure. I just put the DJM on my truck with no problems.

mfarmer · 05-12-2007, 10:10 PM

Royo, I see you have a CPP upper control arm in the picture, do you have any complaints about it? I am going to use ECE for all the front end parts, BUT I was considering CPP for a complete brake system.

Mike,

jlaird · 05-12-2007, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfarmer

Royo, I see you have a CPP upper control arm in the picture, do you have any complaints about it? I am going to use ECE for all the front end parts, BUT I was considering CPP for a complete brake system.

Mike,

complaints, uh oh.

jlaird · 05-12-2007, 10:45 PM

read this at your own risk. LOL

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=234948

mfarmer · 05-12-2007, 11:14 PM

Thanks for the link jlaird. I am up to speed on this one now.

Mike,

royo · 05-12-2007, 11:38 PM

the arms are nice but the balljoint willnot fit thru the top without grinding and they would not pay for shiping them back. if u buy from them make sure they have it in stock

05-12-2007, 02:58 PM	#1
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	Drop spindle preferences? I'm looking to buy some drop spindles for my 1966 panel truck and I was wondering what brands everyone else has used, pro's and con's to 2.5" compared to 3", and how the ride of your trucks has changed, if at all. I have already converted the front to disc brakes off of a 1975 GMC heavy half ton so it has the 1 1/4" rotors and associated suspension components, and a 1972 trailing arm rear so I have five lugs on all four corners. I am looking to get around 3" to 3.5" of drop in the front and 5" in the rear, so I will be trimming my stock front coils to attain the extra drop up front ant buying new coils for the rear. Any preferences on manufacturer's - ECE, CPP, Mcgaughys, Belltech, etc...? __________________ 1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life

05-12-2007, 09:40 PM	#2
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Drop spindle preferences? Hello i like ece just because have very nice products there 2.5 spindels where very nicely made it was all r/r no grinding or cussing everything went on great __________________ nickle and dime Last edited by royo; 07-08-2007 at 06:22 PM.

05-12-2007, 09:56 PM	#3
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Drop spindle preferences? IMO, they are all good brands. I would add DJM to the list. Drop Spindles are one of those parts that they are all pretty much the same quality. For me, it came down to price. I might stay away from CPP just because of the customer service we've been hearing about lately, although I ordered something from them the other day with no problems. I think the only 3" ones are DJM, but I'm not positive. Also, I've heard people say the 3" drop spindles are not truly 3", but I cannot be sure. I just put the DJM on my truck with no problems.

05-12-2007, 10:10 PM	#4
mfarmer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 97	Re: Drop spindle preferences? Royo, I see you have a CPP upper control arm in the picture, do you have any complaints about it? I am going to use ECE for all the front end parts, BUT I was considering CPP for a complete brake system. Mike,

05-12-2007, 10:45 PM	#6
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Drop spindle preferences? read this at your own risk. LOL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=234948

05-12-2007, 11:14 PM	#7
mfarmer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgetown, Texas Posts: 97	Re: Drop spindle preferences? Thanks for the link jlaird. I am up to speed on this one now. Mike,

05-12-2007, 11:38 PM	#8
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: Drop spindle preferences? the arms are nice but the balljoint willnot fit thru the top without grinding and they would not pay for shiping them back. if u buy from them make sure they have it in stock __________________ nickle and dime



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