Drop spindles for a 86 C20 4X2 Silverado - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1970pelle · 08-20-2015, 05:50 PM

Gentlemen I'm ready to order my parts for my static drop on my 1986 C20 Chevy Silverado, 5.7L, 700r4,4X2, Standard Cab, Brown and tan in color. My Vin. has a L in it.

I have contacted several vendors and I'm have trouble finding drop spindles for this C20, 8 lug truck. I have done the search and see I need to use C30 spindles I think ??. If I have to change out brake rotors that would be OK because mine are in need of replacement.(very thin)
So Help, Thank you Ken

Ziegelsteinfaust · 08-22-2015, 09:22 PM

Get C30 drop spindles, and swap out your calipers with new brake lines.

Everything else is the same.

tinydb84 · 08-23-2015, 10:25 PM

Or you can buy C20 drop spindles from POL and bolt everything up.

tinydb84 · 08-23-2015, 10:28 PM

Here is the link:

https://www.performanceonline.com/71...e-2-half-inch/

1970pelle · 08-23-2015, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tinydb84

Here is the link:

https://www.performanceonline.com/71...e-2-half-inch/

Thank you, that was one vendor I had not thought of or found during my search. I'll know more tomorrow, I'm planning on ordering parts.

1970pelle · 08-25-2015, 08:54 PM

Order my parts today from Western Chassis. Front drop spindles, drop springs, 4 drop shocks, rear hanger kit. I already had a new shackles installed. I'll show the goodies as they arrive. And before & after pics.

These parts where not cheap, anyone wanting to drop a C20. Make sure you have your penny's saved.

Ken

UK62LW · 04-06-2016, 12:31 PM

Hey Ken - how did you get on with Western Chassis..?

I was recommended POL for the drop spindles for my 77 C20, but would be good to know if there's an alternative.

Thanks

slotard · 04-06-2016, 12:37 PM

Drop shocks wouldn't be needed with spindles alone, would they?

What C30 spindles would work well? If I end up doing a drop sometime I wonder whether it's worth converting to get better brakes (I'm putting discs on the rear).

1970pelle · 04-06-2016, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UK62LW

Hey Ken - how did you get on with Western Chassis..?

I was recommended POL for the drop spindles for my 77 C20, but would be good to know if there's an alternative.

Thanks

I bought everything I needed from them. Drop spindles, drop frt. springs. Rear spring hangers, I already had the shackles. And four drop shocks. The parts came with all the correct hardware. I'm currently doing the install now, while waiting on my trans to arrive. I'm happy so far, no complaints.

Ken

08-20-2015, 05:50 PM	#1
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Drop spindles for a 86 C20 4X2 Silverado Gentlemen I'm ready to order my parts for my static drop on my 1986 C20 Chevy Silverado, 5.7L, 700r4,4X2, Standard Cab, Brown and tan in color. My Vin. has a L in it. I have contacted several vendors and I'm have trouble finding drop spindles for this C20, 8 lug truck. I have done the search and see I need to use C30 spindles I think ??. If I have to change out brake rotors that would be OK because mine are in need of replacement.(very thin) So Help, Thank you Ken __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan

08-22-2015, 09:22 PM	#2
Ziegelsteinfaust Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Temple City Posts: 3,640	Re: Drop spindles for a 86 C20 4X2 Silverado Get C30 drop spindles, and swap out your calipers with new brake lines. Everything else is the same.

08-23-2015, 10:25 PM	#3
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Drop spindles for a 86 C20 4X2 Silverado Or you can buy C20 drop spindles from POL and bolt everything up. __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

08-23-2015, 10:28 PM	#4
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: Drop spindles for a 86 C20 4X2 Silverado Here is the link: https://www.performanceonline.com/71...e-2-half-inch/ __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

08-25-2015, 08:54 PM	#6
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: Drop spindles for a 86 C20 4X2 Silverado Order my parts today from Western Chassis. Front drop spindles, drop springs, 4 drop shocks, rear hanger kit. I already had a new shackles installed. I'll show the goodies as they arrive. And before & after pics. These parts where not cheap, anyone wanting to drop a C20. Make sure you have your penny's saved. Ken __________________ 1985 IROC Z28 190HP TPI 305,700r4,T-tops,rear trac lock, Black on lite gray, 16in Z28 wheels 2007 Lexus ES350 (wifes) 1984 CJ7 with 1995 HO4.0L MPI, 2 1/2 OME YJ Lift “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don't care who gets the credit.” ― Ronald Reagan

04-06-2016, 12:31 PM	#7
UK62LW Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Bury St Edmunds, UK Posts: 215	Re: Drop spindles for a 86 C20 4X2 Silverado Hey Ken - how did you get on with Western Chassis..? I was recommended POL for the drop spindles for my 77 C20, but would be good to know if there's an alternative. Thanks __________________ Barney, in the UK 1962 Chevy C20 1974 Ford Econoline 1987 Peugeot 205 GTi 1991 Peugeot 205 GTi

04-06-2016, 12:37 PM	#8
slotard Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 877	Re: Drop spindles for a 86 C20 4X2 Silverado Drop shocks wouldn't be needed with spindles alone, would they? What C30 spindles would work well? If I end up doing a drop sometime I wonder whether it's worth converting to get better brakes (I'm putting discs on the rear). __________________ 1973 C20, 350/350



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