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72gmcshorty · 06-27-2009, 09:25 PM

I remember reading here somewhere that stock 15 rallies will NOT fit on a Belltech 3" lowering spindle for my 1972 blazer. Is this correct? If so, what is the issue?

XXL · 06-28-2009, 01:00 AM

When you move up the axle centerline, the wheel lip gets closer to the outer edge of the LCA. With a 3" spindle, depending on the 15" wheel you have, you could find yourself with clearance problems.

**N2TRUX** · 06-28-2009, 01:27 PM

As XXL said, maybe, maybe not. It "can" be an issue but it will depend on the backspace/width of your rim.

Give us more details on what rim your running.

smashingchuck · 06-28-2009, 07:32 PM

I know with the van rallies I had on my truck for rolling it around the shop there was no issue... but I have tubular control arms too.

jlaird · 06-28-2009, 08:34 PM

with my 3" belltech spindles and 15" stock steel wheels, the spindle slighty hit the wheel where the top of the caliper mounts. Nothing a little grinding didn't take care of.

72gmcshorty · 06-29-2009, 07:23 PM

I have the basic rallies. I'm still far from putting the spindles on, i just don't want any surprises.

06-27-2009, 09:25 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Is this true... I remember reading here somewhere that stock 15 rallies will NOT fit on a Belltech 3" lowering spindle for my 1972 blazer. Is this correct? If so, what is the issue? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

06-28-2009, 01:00 AM	#2
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Is this true... When you move up the axle centerline, the wheel lip gets closer to the outer edge of the LCA. With a 3" spindle, depending on the 15" wheel you have, you could find yourself with clearance problems. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

06-28-2009, 01:27 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Is this true... As XXL said, maybe, maybe not. It "can" be an issue but it will depend on the backspace/width of your rim. Give us more details on what rim your running. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

06-28-2009, 07:32 PM	#4
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Is this true... I know with the van rallies I had on my truck for rolling it around the shop there was no issue... but I have tubular control arms too. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

06-28-2009, 08:34 PM	#5
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Is this true... with my 3" belltech spindles and 15" stock steel wheels, the spindle slighty hit the wheel where the top of the caliper mounts. Nothing a little grinding didn't take care of.

06-29-2009, 07:23 PM	#6
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	Re: Is this true... I have the basic rallies. I'm still far from putting the spindles on, i just don't want any surprises. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd



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