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01-28-2011, 12:05 PM | #1 |
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drop spindle with drums?
Is there a spindel out there for drum brakes or do you have to
switch to disc? What disc kit is a straight swap for a 6 bolt?
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01-28-2011, 12:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: drop spindle with drums?
You need to switch to disc. Several of our forum vendors offer a kit to do this.
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01-28-2011, 01:13 PM | #3 |
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Re: drop spindle with drums?
Here's a GREAT tech article that will spell out your 6-lug disc swap.
http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...h%20And%20Whoa
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01-28-2011, 01:49 PM | #4 |
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Re: drop spindle with drums?
I looked for years for this same thing and nope sure isnt no way to get around a Disc Brake upgrade on the drop spindles.
here is the kit I purchased and this is one hell of a great setup IMO. not one problem and they was great to deal with on the phone. http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...sion%20Kit.htm
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01-28-2011, 02:03 PM | #5 |
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Re: drop spindle with drums?
Thanks guys that is great! well except the $700 bucks! I thought I could get away with just the airbags for now but you have to use the drop spindle 4 sure. Just bags still leaves a good 4 inches between the tire and fender. Had to put my cut coils back in for now.
Is 2.5 the biggest drop spindle they have ?
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01-28-2011, 02:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: drop spindle with drums?
Disc brakes should be the first switch anyway on any drum brake vehicle, saftey before cool is my thing.
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01-28-2011, 03:05 PM | #7 |
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Re: drop spindle with drums?
I assume we are talking about the '67 listed in your signature.
Yes 2.5" drop spindle is the largest drop for the 67-70 disc brake conversion spindles. They do make a 3" drop spindle for the 73-87 trucks.
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