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Fastest32 · 09-08-2013, 06:03 PM

So I finally got around to doing my front disc brake conversion along with some drop spindles. I got the spindles off of craigslist and the guy said they were "2 drop spindles but they looked like more to me. Anyway I put it all together and the tires only have like a "1/2 of clearance. I tried to take it around the block and it was hitting getting out of the driveway. I have the stock springs that came from the 78 donor. I'm thinking of putting those in and maybe taking a coil or half a coil off. Right now it has the stock springs with one and a half coils cut plus whatever the drop spindles are. I think it may have dropped the truck "3 so I guess they're "3 drop spindles. My other option is putting the stock 78 spindles on. What do y'all think I should do?
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Fastest32 · 09-08-2013, 06:04 PM

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Fastest32 · 09-08-2013, 06:06 PM

I wish I could leave it this low and lower the back a little more. I love how low it sits just wish it would rub.
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71swb4x4 · 09-08-2013, 06:34 PM

What's it rubbing on, the inner fenders? If so, pull them off.

cochino12 · 09-08-2013, 06:39 PM

looks bad ass, I'd make some new inners

Fastest32 · 09-08-2013, 06:41 PM

Yeah it hits the inner fenders but it hits right where they bolt to the outer fenders so it looks like if I take the inners out it'll still hit the outer? Also what would I do about the hood hinges?
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**joedoh** · 09-08-2013, 07:28 PM

too low? what is that exactly?

I tubbed my inners and cut the fender out to the hood. You can try pulling the inners and giving the uppers a couple camber shims, camber scares some guys but I promise it wont wear uneven unless the toe is off

LT1 Burb · 09-08-2013, 07:56 PM

That's strange, I have 3" drop spindles with bags and even with it as low as yours mine has never rubbed. Must be the tire height difference.
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Fastest32 · 09-08-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

That's strange, I have 3" drop spindles with bags and even with it as low as yours mine has never rubbed. Must be the tire height difference.
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Probably. They're 235/70r15's
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**MisterC** · 09-08-2013, 08:17 PM

What brand of tire is that? I love them!

ol_skool_chevy · 09-08-2013, 08:33 PM

Change to a 3/4 ton spring less travel

Fastest32 · 09-08-2013, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterC

What brand of tire is that? I love them!

Homemade whitewalls.
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T Smith · 09-08-2013, 09:40 PM

Part of the rubbing problem is most drop spindles space your wheels out 3/4" on each side. I'd leave them in there and try the stock 78 springs and trim accordingly to get the drop you want with no rubbing.

Fastest32 · 09-08-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by T Smith

Part of the rubbing problem is most drop spindles space your wheels out 3/4" on each side. I'd leave them in there and try the stock 78 springs and trim accordingly to get the drop you want with no rubbing.

Thanks. That's gonna be the plan for now.
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Hparker619 · 09-09-2013, 12:43 AM

I think it look's good ! it look's as low as mine

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Originally Posted by Fastest32

Thanks. That's gonna be the plan for now.
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Fastest32 · 09-09-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Hparker619

I think it look's good ! it look's as low as mine

I agree but there's no way I can drive it like that. Does yours not rub? What size tires are you running? I don't want to cut up my fenders really.
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T Smith · 09-09-2013, 08:12 AM

I'm running the same size tires, 235/70-15 but on 8" rims. This is about as low as I can drop mine without tire rub on sharp turns, like parking, but it doesn't rub in normal driving at all.

KJSR · 09-09-2013, 10:39 AM

I think you should clearance what it is hitting and lower the back to match. Maybe a bit smaller tire on the front??

ChevyFreak60 · 09-10-2013, 04:37 PM

Put a smaller tire for sure.....

Blue666 · 09-10-2013, 07:58 PM

Those nearly 50 year old springs are probably sagging a bit. An original eq. replacement should run around $100.00. I would not waste any time with 1970's springs as they are just as worn.

If you used a 3" drop spindle, you will still get a three inch drop. New springs will restore the ride & handling.

Blue666 · 09-10-2013, 08:01 PM

I had the same problem when I did my drop spindles. My original eq. springs only had 80K.

Those nearly 50 year old springs are probably sagging a bit. An original eq. replacement should run around $100.00. I would not waste any time with 1970's springs as they are just as worn.

If you used a 3" drop spindle, you will still get a three inch drop. New springs will restore the ride & handling.

Tx Firefighter · 09-10-2013, 08:06 PM

Thomas, are those wheels Astro Supremes ?
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T Smith · 09-10-2013, 08:10 PM

They are Summit Legend 5's, I don't remember them costing this much though, seems like I caught them on sale...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/su...73c0/overview/

Tx Firefighter · 09-10-2013, 08:12 PM

Thank you for the quick response Thomas.

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Fastest32 · 09-10-2013, 08:31 PM

I might order some two inch drop springs. Probably gonna put the 78 springs in it to get back on the road.
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09-08-2013, 06:03 PM	#1
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	sssoooo, I guess I went too low. So I finally got around to doing my front disc brake conversion along with some drop spindles. I got the spindles off of craigslist and the guy said they were "2 drop spindles but they looked like more to me. Anyway I put it all together and the tires only have like a "1/2 of clearance. I tried to take it around the block and it was hitting getting out of the driveway. I have the stock springs that came from the 78 donor. I'm thinking of putting those in and maybe taking a coil or half a coil off. Right now it has the stock springs with one and a half coils cut plus whatever the drop spindles are. I think it may have dropped the truck "3 so I guess they're "3 drop spindles. My other option is putting the stock 78 spindles on. What do y'all think I should do? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ BaBaBooey BaBaBooey GO SPURS GO!!!

09-08-2013, 06:04 PM	#2
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ BaBaBooey BaBaBooey GO SPURS GO!!!

09-08-2013, 06:06 PM	#3
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. I wish I could leave it this low and lower the back a little more. I love how low it sits just wish it would rub. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ BaBaBooey BaBaBooey GO SPURS GO!!!

09-08-2013, 06:34 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. What's it rubbing on, the inner fenders? If so, pull them off. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-08-2013, 06:39 PM	#5
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09-08-2013, 06:41 PM	#6
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. Yeah it hits the inner fenders but it hits right where they bolt to the outer fenders so it looks like if I take the inners out it'll still hit the outer? Also what would I do about the hood hinges? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ BaBaBooey BaBaBooey GO SPURS GO!!!

09-08-2013, 07:28 PM	#7
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. too low? what is that exactly? I tubbed my inners and cut the fender out to the hood. You can try pulling the inners and giving the uppers a couple camber shims, camber scares some guys but I promise it wont wear uneven unless the toe is off __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

09-08-2013, 07:56 PM	#8
LT1 Burb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winchester Oregon, formerly Vancouver BC Posts: 2,949	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. That's strange, I have 3" drop spindles with bags and even with it as low as yours mine has never rubbed. Must be the tire height difference. Posted via Mobile Device

09-08-2013, 08:17 PM	#10
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. What brand of tire is that? I love them! __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

09-08-2013, 08:33 PM	#11
ol_skool_chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Posts: 1,300	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. Change to a 3/4 ton spring less travel __________________ Measure with a yard stick Mark with Chalk Cut with a torch Built it yourself, don't count on others to to do it for you or with you. It will never get done

09-08-2013, 09:40 PM	#13
T Smith Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi Posts: 567	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. Part of the rubbing problem is most drop spindles space your wheels out 3/4" on each side. I'd leave them in there and try the stock 78 springs and trim accordingly to get the drop you want with no rubbing.

09-09-2013, 08:12 AM	#17
T Smith Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi Posts: 567	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. I'm running the same size tires, 235/70-15 but on 8" rims. This is about as low as I can drop mine without tire rub on sharp turns, like parking, but it doesn't rub in normal driving at all.

09-09-2013, 10:39 AM	#18
KJSR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 327	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. I think you should clearance what it is hitting and lower the back to match. Maybe a bit smaller tire on the front?? __________________ 1936 Chevrolet 1/2t 1964 Chevrolet C10 1964 Chevrolet C10 (sons) 1965 Chevrolet K10 Suburban 1969 Chevrolet C10 1937 Plymouth P4

09-10-2013, 04:37 PM	#19
ChevyFreak60 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nambe, New Mexico Posts: 407	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. Put a smaller tire for sure..... __________________ 1960 Chevy Stepside 2wd 1966 Chevy Fleetside 2wd 1965 Chevy Suburban 2wd 1965 Chevy Fleetside 4X4 1960 Chevy Fleetside BBW 2wd

09-10-2013, 07:58 PM	#20
Blue666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 194	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. Those nearly 50 year old springs are probably sagging a bit. An original eq. replacement should run around $100.00. I would not waste any time with 1970's springs as they are just as worn. If you used a 3" drop spindle, you will still get a three inch drop. New springs will restore the ride & handling.



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09-10-2013, 08:01 PM	#21
Blue666 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Andrews, NC Posts: 194	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. I had the same problem when I did my drop spindles. My original eq. springs only had 80K. Those nearly 50 year old springs are probably sagging a bit. An original eq. replacement should run around $100.00. I would not waste any time with 1970's springs as they are just as worn. If you used a 3" drop spindle, you will still get a three inch drop. New springs will restore the ride & handling.

09-10-2013, 08:06 PM	#22
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. Thomas, are those wheels Astro Supremes ? Posted via Mobile Device

09-10-2013, 08:10 PM	#23
T Smith Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi Posts: 567	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. They are Summit Legend 5's, I don't remember them costing this much though, seems like I caught them on sale... http://www.summitracing.com/parts/su...73c0/overview/

09-10-2013, 08:12 PM	#24
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. Thank you for the quick response Thomas. Back to the normal programming....[/hijack] Posted via Mobile Device

09-10-2013, 08:31 PM	#25
Fastest32 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 370	Re: sssoooo, I guess I went too low. I might order some two inch drop springs. Probably gonna put the 78 springs in it to get back on the road. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ BaBaBooey BaBaBooey GO SPURS GO!!!

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