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mjo8585 · 04-22-2012, 06:24 AM

Hey everyone I was wondering of they made drop spindles for my 1974 GMC Sierra 3/4 2wd 8 lug. I seriously have tried looking everywhere and its all 1/2 tons or 1 tons. Im confused why i cannot find any. I have lowering lower control arms and springs. Can anyone please help?!

Tx Firefighter · 04-23-2012, 09:00 PM

I looked everywhere and couldn't turn any up. Belltech, DJM, Western, no one...

All I could find were the DJM lowering control arms. Couple that with springs and you could get a full 6 inch front drop no problem. Your post sounds like you already have those parts. You want to go lower ?

**lolife99** · 04-26-2012, 07:23 PM

www.performanceonline.com sells C20 drop spindles.
They are around $400.
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chevy_mike · 04-26-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

www.performanceonline.com sells C20 drop spindles.
They are around $400.
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Those and the ones that Early Classic Enterprise sell allow you to use the 3/4 ton ball joints and steering but they make you convert to a 5 or 6 lug rotor. They are NOT using the 3/4 ton 8 lug rotor.

I looked for a buddy of mine too and could not find any 3/4 ton spindles that kept the 8 lug rotors.

**lolife99** · 04-26-2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Those and the ones that Early Classic Enterprise sell allow you to use the 3/4 ton ball joints and steering but they make you convert to a 5 or 6 lug rotor. They are NOT using the 3/4 ton 8 lug rotor.

I looked for a buddy of mine too and could not find any 3/4 ton spindles that kept the 8 lug rotors.

Incorrect.
ECE sells the conversion spindles that you are talking about.
POL's spindles are true C20 drop spindles.
http://www.performanceonline.com/197...P-SPINDLE-SET/

Click the drop down box.
C20 spindles are $171 higher than their C10 spindles.
There are a few members on the board that are running these on their 8-lug trucks.

**lolife99** · 04-26-2012, 11:36 PM

This member has them on his '79 3/4 ton.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518625
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I asked a ton of questions too before i got everything figured out! I bought mine from performanceonline.com. It costed me around $400 for the pair, about 2x as much as 1/2ton drop spindles. I would have just converted my truck to half ton, but i wanted a 3/4 ton because you dont see it as often lowered.

**lolife99** · 04-26-2012, 11:40 PM

This burb also has POL 8-lug drop spindles.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=c20

chevy_mike · 04-27-2012, 10:38 AM

Keith, that is AWESOME!!! The POL site isn't really clear and the way they have things listed, it sounds like they are conversion spindles, like the ECE ones.

My buddy is going to totally stoked to find this out. Thanks for the pics and info!!!!!

N8Built · 02-25-2013, 03:05 AM

I've been searching the forums for info on lowering C20 trucks. X2Industries sells a 3" drop spindle for C20s for around $340. Has anyone used them? I read on this site to stay away from Chassis Tech which are much cheaper. Why? Poorly made or fitment or customer service? I know this thread is a little old, but I didn't want to start a new one for the same question.
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**lolife99** · 02-25-2013, 06:49 AM

Search Chassis Tech, Aim, or AirBagIt.com.
Same company.
Different name.
All junk.
All bad reviews.
Buyer beware,...

**N2TRUX** · 02-25-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by N8Built

I read on this site to stay away from Chassis Tech which are much cheaper. Why? Poorly made or fitment or customer service?

Yes, yes, yes, and YES.

Bhelton · 02-25-2013, 12:32 PM

Check with pro performance, I'm sure Travis can get them
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andrewmp6 · 02-26-2013, 03:08 AM

Some of chassis tech spindles have broke in places that should have been the strongest part of the spindle.

N8Built · 02-26-2013, 03:26 AM

Is X2Industries another name for AIM or Chassis Tech? Their spindles are 1/2 inch more drop then the others available. That's where I'm leaning right now. I mean unless they're just rebranded Chassis Tech. Thank you for the replies.
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andrewmp6 · 02-26-2013, 05:09 AM

X2Industries is from a different state i would ask them what brand those spindles are before buying them.

**N2TRUX** · 02-26-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by N8Built

Is X2Industries another name for AIM or Chassis Tech?

N8Built-Welcome to the Forum. I did a little looking at the X2Industries site. It "appears" they are selling some AIM/Chassis Tech parts along with many others. I would spend time researching them before I spent any money. I have never heard of them personally, so I cant offer any advice.

I can tell you that the Forum Vendors here are great to work with.

eldogg · 02-26-2013, 06:55 PM

I think you can run a Dually spindle. You will have to run at least a 20" wheel to clear. Chris Dyer from Chicken City Hotrods did that on his old body style 2000 2500 Crew Cab short bed.

N8Built · 03-03-2013, 07:12 AM

Thank you, excited to be here! Yeah, I sent them a couple emails and they just told me they were made off site and may be the same manufacturer and thus the same product. Looks like I'll order the set from Performance Online. Now I have to decide if I can afford drop coils too or if I'm trimming a coil off my factory springs. Thanks everyone for watching out.
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04-22-2012, 06:24 AM	#1
mjo8585 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: newport,minnesota Posts: 65	do they make drop spindles for my truck? Hey everyone I was wondering of they made drop spindles for my 1974 GMC Sierra 3/4 2wd 8 lug. I seriously have tried looking everywhere and its all 1/2 tons or 1 tons. Im confused why i cannot find any. I have lowering lower control arms and springs. Can anyone please help?!

04-23-2012, 09:00 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? I looked everywhere and couldn't turn any up. Belltech, DJM, Western, no one... All I could find were the DJM lowering control arms. Couple that with springs and you could get a full 6 inch front drop no problem. Your post sounds like you already have those parts. You want to go lower ? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

04-26-2012, 07:23 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? www.performanceonline.com sells C20 drop spindles. They are around $400. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-26-2012, 11:36 PM	#6
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? This member has them on his '79 3/4 ton. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518625 Quote: I asked a ton of questions too before i got everything figured out! I bought mine from performanceonline.com. It costed me around $400 for the pair, about 2x as much as 1/2ton drop spindles. I would have just converted my truck to half ton, but i wanted a 3/4 ton because you dont see it as often lowered. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-26-2012, 11:40 PM	#7
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? This burb also has POL 8-lug drop spindles. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=c20 Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-27-2012, 10:38 AM	#8
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? Keith, that is AWESOME!!! The POL site isn't really clear and the way they have things listed, it sounds like they are conversion spindles, like the ECE ones. My buddy is going to totally stoked to find this out. Thanks for the pics and info!!!!! __________________ . 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...

02-25-2013, 03:05 AM	#9
N8Built Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 6	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? I've been searching the forums for info on lowering C20 trucks. X2Industries sells a 3" drop spindle for C20s for around $340. Has anyone used them? I read on this site to stay away from Chassis Tech which are much cheaper. Why? Poorly made or fitment or customer service? I know this thread is a little old, but I didn't want to start a new one for the same question. Posted via Mobile Device

02-25-2013, 06:49 AM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? Search Chassis Tech, Aim, or AirBagIt.com. Same company. Different name. All junk. All bad reviews. Buyer beware,... __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-25-2013, 12:32 PM	#12
Bhelton Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 2,351	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? Check with pro performance, I'm sure Travis can get them Posted via Mobile Device

02-26-2013, 03:08 AM	#13
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? Some of chassis tech spindles have broke in places that should have been the strongest part of the spindle.

02-26-2013, 03:26 AM	#14
N8Built Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 6	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? Is X2Industries another name for AIM or Chassis Tech? Their spindles are 1/2 inch more drop then the others available. That's where I'm leaning right now. I mean unless they're just rebranded Chassis Tech. Thank you for the replies. Posted via Mobile Device

02-26-2013, 05:09 AM	#15
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? X2Industries is from a different state i would ask them what brand those spindles are before buying them.

02-26-2013, 06:55 PM	#17
eldogg Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mooresville NC/Gainesville GA Posts: 499	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? I think you can run a Dually spindle. You will have to run at least a 20" wheel to clear. Chris Dyer from Chicken City Hotrods did that on his old body style 2000 2500 Crew Cab short bed. __________________ Eric Evans Queen City Shop Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post6139834 66 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543110

03-03-2013, 07:12 AM	#18
N8Built Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Springfield, Missouri Posts: 6	Re: do they make drop spindles for my truck? Thank you, excited to be here! Yeah, I sent them a couple emails and they just told me they were made off site and may be the same manufacturer and thus the same product. Looks like I'll order the set from Performance Online. Now I have to decide if I can afford drop coils too or if I'm trimming a coil off my factory springs. Thanks everyone for watching out. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device



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