2 inch drop spindles

[Blue Heeler]

Looking for some 2" drop spindles but everyone is only selling 2 1/2 called
cpp sat on phone for 10 minutes so i said shine, check lmc they only have
2 1/2 classic truck parts same thang????? this is for a 65 chevy swb

[jocko]

good question - that's all I've ever seen available also. But if it's just 1/2 inch, would 2 1/2 work? Seems the diff between 2 and 2.5 would be almost imperceptible given the difference that the corresponding coil springs can induce(?) What's your current setup - stock spindles with lower springs or stock - can't tell in the pic, but if memory serves, thought you had already dropped your suspension a little bit. Looks like a really good stance already to me!

[Driveway Dreams]

If you want 2", and 2" only, have you considered some drop a-arms? If you have some welding skills you could even step them yourself.
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[j.b.'s]

Gents I have a question... I have a 65 short bed step side and want to drop it. I have leaf springs in the back what parts will I ned t do so?

[Blue Heeler]

Originally Posted by jocko

good question - that's all I've ever seen available also. But if it's just 1/2 inch, would 2 1/2 work? Seems the diff between 2 and 2.5 would be almost imperceptible given the difference that the corresponding coil springs can induce(?) What's your current setup - stock spindles with lower springs or stock - can't tell in the pic, but if memory serves, thought you had already dropped your suspension a little bit. Looks like a really good stance already to me!

The set up i have now i 3" front and 4" rear i want to go lower all around but they only have 2 1/2 spindle drop i want to go 5 front and 6 rear.

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by Blue Heeler

The set up i have now i 3" front and 4" rear i want to go lower all around but they only have 2 1/2 spindle drop i want to go 5 front and 6 rear.

You may not want to hear this, but sell your drop springs and buy the spindles. Its always best to get as much drop as possible from a spindle rather than spring. A spindle drop will not affect the ride, and will be easier to align.

[Blue Heeler]

Originally Posted by j.b.'s

Gents I have a question... I have a 65 short bed step side and want to drop it. I have leaf springs in the back what parts will I ned t do so?

I'm pretty sure they have short shackles or drop blocks for that set up.

[creep]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You may not want to hear this, but sell your drop springs and buy the spindles. Its always best to get as much drop as possible from a spindle rather than spring. A spindle drop will not affect the ride, and will be easier to align.

I agree. You can get 3" drop spindles and 2" springs for a 5" drop.

[Blue Heeler]

I have seen guys post up 2" drop spindles thats why i was asking. well maybe i'll have to make some changes.

[Slow Build]

CPP's modular drop spindles are 2" drop. They will also give you a little more outer fender room too. I think they move the wheels out .25" per side (from stock drum brake set-up) where most spindles will move the wheels .75" per side. That's what I'm going to use when I can afford the parts.