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faribran · 07-26-2011, 03:19 PM

i recently put front drop (truck)spindles on my 67. the rotors have been set up for 5 on 4 and 3/4 lugs.... i put some transam wheels(16in) and tires on it..
they do fine except for when i turn sharp.... i have trimmed the lower a-arm a bit... but they still make some contact..... i was wondering if anyone else has done this... maybe suggestions on what wheels might work and clear this.

input please
thanks

Lee H · 07-26-2011, 06:43 PM

Most drop spindles have a threaded hole to place a grade 8 bolt in to make a stop. That's what I have done. Grade 8 bolt, jamb nut and lock washer.
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SCOTI · 07-26-2011, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee H

Most drop spindles have a threaded hole to place a grade 8 bolt in to make a stop. That's what I have done. Grade 8 bolt, jamb nut and lock washer.

I've yet to see a C10-30 drop spindle w/a threaded bung to use for an adjustable steering stop. What brand specifically?

Wheels w/more than 4" of back-spacing will require a moderate to significant amount of trimming. Those 16" T/A wheels likely fall into that category. I had 18x8" wheels w/5.25"bs & trimmed the lip all the way back to about 1" from the shock mount.

faribran · 07-26-2011, 08:29 PM

thanks for the input guys...

faribran · 07-26-2011, 08:30 PM

i will check out the hole for the stop nut

07-26-2011, 03:19 PM	#1
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	wheels making contact with lower A-Arm i recently put front drop (truck)spindles on my 67. the rotors have been set up for 5 on 4 and 3/4 lugs.... i put some transam wheels(16in) and tires on it.. they do fine except for when i turn sharp.... i have trimmed the lower a-arm a bit... but they still make some contact..... i was wondering if anyone else has done this... maybe suggestions on what wheels might work and clear this. input please thanks __________________ "

07-26-2011, 06:43 PM	#2
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,141	Re: wheels making contact with lower A-Arm Most drop spindles have a threaded hole to place a grade 8 bolt in to make a stop. That's what I have done. Grade 8 bolt, jamb nut and lock washer. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

07-26-2011, 08:29 PM	#4
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: wheels making contact with lower A-Arm thanks for the input guys... __________________ "

07-26-2011, 08:30 PM	#5
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: wheels making contact with lower A-Arm i will check out the hole for the stop nut __________________ "



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