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skip99 · 02-05-2020, 11:24 PM

Installed speedway 2” drop spindles, and gm disc conversion, im not sure it is even an issue, but it seems that where the caliper slide bolt hits the rear strut bar it kinda limits how far i can turn, if measure at the steering linkage in front of spindle, it moves about 3”, I checked the power rack and it travels about 4”, but im not sure how far is normal for a spindle

**The Rocknrod** · 02-06-2020, 09:28 AM

What lower A-Arms is that? Is that a Mustang II suspension you installed?

skip99 · 02-06-2020, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

What lower A-Arms is that? Is that a Mustang II suspension you installed?

Mustang 2

**PGSigns** · 02-07-2020, 09:33 AM

Most of the mustang 2 stuff we used to use in drag cars was front steer. It looks like you are set up for rear steer. That may be the problem.
Jimmy

skip99 · 02-07-2020, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PGSigns

Most of the mustang 2 stuff we used to use in drag cars was front steer. It looks like you are set up for rear steer. That may be the problem.
Jimmy

Nope, front steer, but looks like i have plenty of turning radius, so shouldnt be an issue

**oldman3** · 02-07-2020, 11:05 AM

Hey Skip, I've been trying to find pics of my 32 Chevy with MII, dropped spindles and the stock lower control arm with strud rod back to frame. I know I never had problems with anything hitting, but I had Heidt's dropped spindles. If you still have my number give me a call...Jim

**oldman3** · 02-09-2020, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

What lower A-Arms is that? Is that a Mustang II suspension you installed?

Finally found a couple pics. For us old guys we are used to seeing the original MII with the stock lower arms. 74-78 Mustang and Pinto front end were the ticket back in the 80's. They were about the right width for many street rods. The orginal lower arm fit inside the crossmember with a bolt to hold in place, and a strut rod to anchor arm to the frame. As the MII caught on it change to what we see today with the larger lower arm with gussets welded to the crossmember, etc.

Just wanted to throw this out there in cause someone needed to know.

First pic is from some instruction on how to install in a 41-48 Ford.
second pic is of my 32 Chevy, first put the MII in it around 1986, and this pic is around 1992 when I redid the whole car...Jim

02-05-2020, 11:24 PM	#1
skip99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: mt vernon, oh Posts: 868	Speedway drop spindles, must 2 Installed speedway 2” drop spindles, and gm disc conversion, im not sure it is even an issue, but it seems that where the caliper slide bolt hits the rear strut bar it kinda limits how far i can turn, if measure at the steering linkage in front of spindle, it moves about 3”, I checked the power rack and it travels about 4”, but im not sure how far is normal for a spindle __________________ Tami's 51 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428878

02-06-2020, 09:28 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Speedway drop spindles, must 2 What lower A-Arms is that? Is that a Mustang II suspension you installed? __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

02-07-2020, 09:33 AM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Speedway drop spindles, must 2 Most of the mustang 2 stuff we used to use in drag cars was front steer. It looks like you are set up for rear steer. That may be the problem. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

02-07-2020, 11:05 AM	#6
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Speedway drop spindles, must 2 Hey Skip, I've been trying to find pics of my 32 Chevy with MII, dropped spindles and the stock lower control arm with strud rod back to frame. I know I never had problems with anything hitting, but I had Heidt's dropped spindles. If you still have my number give me a call...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />



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