Drop spindle question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68longhorn · 03-15-2013, 12:30 PM

I have a 86 swb that has 1.25 coils cut out of the front and a leaf taken out of the back. She is lower than stock, but I want to go lower. I have 8inch ralleys and wanted to know if 2inch drop spindles will clear the wheels. On my brothers 71 we put on 3 inch spindles with van wheels and had to grind the arms down. I also want to add 2 inch shackles.

PDXChevy · 03-15-2013, 04:00 PM

I have 2" springs, and 2.5" spindles. Mine clear fine.

BVANT1 · 03-18-2013, 03:50 PM

The spindles will clear the wheels no problem. You may have problems with the wheel rubbing on the lower control arm.

naphtali5725 · 03-18-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BVANT1

The spindles will clear the wheels no problem. You may have problems with the wheel rubbing on the lower control arm.

about what size wheels are needed so you don't have to grind anything down? just curious...

BVANT1 · 03-18-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by naphtali5725

about what size wheels are needed so you don't have to grind anything down? just curious...

Not too sure. I have read a few other posts on the site about rubbing on the lower control arms with stock 15's. I put on 17's and have no issues with rub. You can always trim the arm if needed. It's a very small section that rubs.
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03-15-2013, 12:30 PM	#1
68longhorn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,123	Drop spindle question I have a 86 swb that has 1.25 coils cut out of the front and a leaf taken out of the back. She is lower than stock, but I want to go lower. I have 8inch ralleys and wanted to know if 2inch drop spindles will clear the wheels. On my brothers 71 we put on 3 inch spindles with van wheels and had to grind the arms down. I also want to add 2 inch shackles. __________________ 1986 Custom Deluxe 10 1978 Caprice 2 door - sold 1937 Chevrolet 2 door sedan - project

03-15-2013, 04:00 PM	#2
PDXChevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 31	Re: Drop spindle question I have 2" springs, and 2.5" spindles. Mine clear fine.

03-18-2013, 03:50 PM	#3
BVANT1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Corona California Posts: 25	Re: Drop spindle question The spindles will clear the wheels no problem. You may have problems with the wheel rubbing on the lower control arm.



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