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mudgutsandglory · 05-04-2005, 10:22 PM

i have been looking at 3" drop front springs for my truck, but it says to use them with drop spindles...does this mean that they should not be used if you dont have drop spindles already?? If i did use them would i be able to line the front end up ok once im done?
thanks
later
Dan

boraxman · 05-05-2005, 01:16 AM

I did a 3-5 spring drop on my '70 and was able to have it aligned, but it was close.

mudgutsandglory · 05-05-2005, 01:28 AM

how's it ride?
thanks
Dan

**Captkaos** · 05-05-2005, 10:31 AM

No, you don't need to use them with spindles. If you are going with a 3" drop, why not get 3" spindles. It will keep the same ride quality you have now.

Joe67 · 05-05-2005, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boraxman

I did a 3-5 spring drop on my '70 and was able to have it aligned, but it was close.

I have heard it can be difficult to align as well.
As far as I know, the only company selling 3" front drop sprints is CPP...

http://www.classicperform.com/

Like many other here, I went with a setup from www.earlyclassic.com

05-04-2005, 10:22 PM	#1
mudgutsandglory Certified Truck Nut Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elizabeth, WV Posts: 187	ok to lower with springs?? i have been looking at 3" drop front springs for my truck, but it says to use them with drop spindles...does this mean that they should not be used if you dont have drop spindles already?? If i did use them would i be able to line the front end up ok once im done? thanks later Dan __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 Longbed 350, TH350, 3.73 10 bolt soon to be slammed

05-05-2005, 01:16 AM	#2
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	I did a 3-5 spring drop on my '70 and was able to have it aligned, but it was close. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351

05-05-2005, 01:28 AM	#3
mudgutsandglory Certified Truck Nut Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Elizabeth, WV Posts: 187	how's it ride? thanks Dan __________________ 1982 GMC Sierra Classic 1500 Longbed 350, TH350, 3.73 10 bolt soon to be slammed

05-05-2005, 10:31 AM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	No, you don't need to use them with spindles. If you are going with a 3" drop, why not get 3" spindles. It will keep the same ride quality you have now. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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