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

markallen · 10-14-2013, 12:47 AM

I don't know a whole lot about drop spindles...obviously I would want them to be well made but I'm on a budget so if I can get some good ones for cheap that would be great if you could post up a link to some that are a good deal that would be great

Is this a good deal and does anybody have any reason why I shouldnt get these?

http://www.carparts.com/details/Chev...godOC4AOg:lol:

1969stepside · 10-14-2013, 01:08 AM

i got mcgauheys on my truck idk how to spell it lol

Vova · 10-14-2013, 02:03 AM

Yes those are good. Not a bad price...

PanelDeland · 10-14-2013, 08:56 AM

That's what I'm running.It would be best if you could pick them up or get free shipping.Spindles are heavy and will cost a bit to ship.You might check the vendors list on the home page and see if someone is close to you.Call and see if they have them in stock then you can save shipping by picking them up. Just a WAG(wild a$$ guess) but shippig may run as much as half the price of the spindles,unless you find "Free Shipping".

ksshane · 10-14-2013, 09:03 AM

Not to steal this post, but didnt want to start another with the exact same title, and I think this may have the original poster as well depending on the answer.

Do you need any other brackets for drop spindles if your sticking with stock disks brakes? I know with modular drop spindles from CPP you also have to buy the 75.00 brackets to install your brakes. Thats just an additional charge some people arent aware of.... Like myself until I read about it on this board.

markallen · 10-14-2013, 02:55 PM

I was not aware of any brackets I'll have to look into that

powell72 · 10-14-2013, 03:12 PM

The caliper mounts are cast into the spindles, stock and direct replacement drop ones, no brackets needed. I always run Early Classic spindles, cheap and good don't mix with spindles...or anything really.

1969stepside · 10-14-2013, 07:54 PM

mine were bolt in and go got them from tim christian

**bigsnookmaster** · 10-14-2013, 08:31 PM

I got mine from Early Classic also. Very nice pieces and a direct bolt on!

**leddzepp** · 10-14-2013, 10:11 PM

Mcgaueys, cpp, ece, are basically all the same. A lot of the time they will send you Western brand too, which work great. There are no additional brackets required on standard drop spindles. I know nothing about the modular design ones.

Tx Firefighter · 10-14-2013, 10:32 PM

Summit has free shipping on orders 99 dollars or more. Bottom line, their delivered to your door price is gonna stomp a mud hole in anyone else.

1969stepside · 10-14-2013, 10:32 PM

agree with him

Syndrome · 10-14-2013, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

That's what I'm running.It would be best if you could pick them up or get free shipping.Spindles are heavy and will cost a bit to ship.You might check the vendors list on the home page and see if someone is close to you.Call and see if they have them in stock then you can save shipping by picking them up. Just a WAG(wild a$$ guess) but shippig may run as much as half the price of the spindles,unless you find "Free Shipping".

Shipping isn't to bad now days. I can ship a 20x20x27 inch box that weighs 110 lbs for about $110-125 right now. And that isn't a business rate just a random guy shipping a single item.

markallen · 10-14-2013, 11:12 PM

Ok...I checked put summit and found these and they are even cheaper that the first ones with free shipping...is there any reason not to buy these

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/clp-cp4s3

**leddzepp** · 10-15-2013, 01:01 AM

Buy them. That is the best deal you will find. I'd also bet they are Western brand, as that is what CPP usually sells for 71-72 drop spindles.

Tx Firefighter · 10-15-2013, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markallen

Ok...I checked put summit and found these and they are even cheaper that the first ones with free shipping...is there any reason not to buy these

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/clp-cp4s3

A great majority of my stuff comes from Summit. I've used them heavily for over 20 years. One of the very best mail order houses out there. Your spindles are likely to ship out of their Georgia warehouse so you'll get them quick.

ksshane · 10-15-2013, 07:50 AM

I literally just ordered these from Summit

Quote:

Originally Posted by markallen

Ok...I checked put summit and found these and they are even cheaper that the first ones with free shipping...is there any reason not to buy these

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/clp-cp4s3

**lolife99** · 10-15-2013, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markallen

Ok...I checked put summit and found these and they are even cheaper that the first ones with free shipping...is there any reason not to buy these

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/clp-cp4s3

What year front suspension is on your truck now?
Those are 71-72 specific spindles.

csfields · 10-15-2013, 07:58 AM

I purchased mine from Summitt. They were CPP, no brackets needed for my 71. Free Shipping and all that good stuff.

10-14-2013, 12:47 AM	#1
markallen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Meridian, Mississippi Posts: 67	Drop spindle questions I don't know a whole lot about drop spindles...obviously I would want them to be well made but I'm on a budget so if I can get some good ones for cheap that would be great if you could post up a link to some that are a good deal that would be great Is this a good deal and does anybody have any reason why I shouldnt get these? http://www.carparts.com/details/Chev...godOC4AOg:lol:

10-14-2013, 01:08 AM	#2
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,208	Re: Drop spindle questions i got mcgauheys on my truck idk how to spell it lol __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

10-14-2013, 02:03 AM	#3
Vova Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los gatos ca Posts: 1,299	Re: Drop spindle questions Yes those are good. Not a bad price...

10-14-2013, 08:56 AM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Drop spindle questions That's what I'm running.It would be best if you could pick them up or get free shipping.Spindles are heavy and will cost a bit to ship.You might check the vendors list on the home page and see if someone is close to you.Call and see if they have them in stock then you can save shipping by picking them up. Just a WAG(wild a$$ guess) but shippig may run as much as half the price of the spindles,unless you find "Free Shipping". __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

10-14-2013, 09:03 AM	#5
ksshane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 495	Re: Drop spindle questions Not to steal this post, but didnt want to start another with the exact same title, and I think this may have the original poster as well depending on the answer. Do you need any other brackets for drop spindles if your sticking with stock disks brakes? I know with modular drop spindles from CPP you also have to buy the 75.00 brackets to install your brakes. Thats just an additional charge some people arent aware of.... Like myself until I read about it on this board. __________________ 71 swb 350/4sp manual 5/7 static drop

10-14-2013, 02:55 PM	#6
markallen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Meridian, Mississippi Posts: 67	Re: Drop spindle questions I was not aware of any brackets I'll have to look into that

10-14-2013, 03:12 PM	#7
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Drop spindle questions The caliper mounts are cast into the spindles, stock and direct replacement drop ones, no brackets needed. I always run Early Classic spindles, cheap and good don't mix with spindles...or anything really. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

10-14-2013, 07:54 PM	#8
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,208	Re: Drop spindle questions mine were bolt in and go got them from tim christian __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

10-14-2013, 08:31 PM	#9
bigsnookmaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St.Petersburg,Fl Posts: 1,270	Re: Drop spindle questions I got mine from Early Classic also. Very nice pieces and a direct bolt on! __________________ greg http://community.webshots.com/user/68406Stepside

10-14-2013, 10:11 PM	#10
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,058	Re: Drop spindle questions Mcgaueys, cpp, ece, are basically all the same. A lot of the time they will send you Western brand too, which work great. There are no additional brackets required on standard drop spindles. I know nothing about the modular design ones. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-14-2013, 10:32 PM	#11
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Drop spindle questions Summit has free shipping on orders 99 dollars or more. Bottom line, their delivered to your door price is gonna stomp a mud hole in anyone else.

10-14-2013, 10:32 PM	#12
1969stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Johnson City Tennessee Posts: 1,208	Re: Drop spindle questions agree with him __________________ Greater love hath no man than to lay down his life for a friend. Members i Have met Earl Slick68 1969 Stepside Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4253546 Chevy Trucks the longest lasting most dependable trucks on the road

10-14-2013, 11:12 PM	#14
markallen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Meridian, Mississippi Posts: 67	Re: Drop spindle questions Ok...I checked put summit and found these and they are even cheaper that the first ones with free shipping...is there any reason not to buy these http://m.summitracing.com/parts/clp-cp4s3

10-15-2013, 01:01 AM	#15
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,058	Re: Drop spindle questions Buy them. That is the best deal you will find. I'd also bet they are Western brand, as that is what CPP usually sells for 71-72 drop spindles. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-15-2013, 07:58 AM	#19
csfields Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky Posts: 322	Re: Drop spindle questions I purchased mine from Summitt. They were CPP, no brackets needed for my 71. Free Shipping and all that good stuff. __________________ Thanks, Casey 71 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 PS, PB The Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584045 The Brake Upgrade http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695699



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