are these drop spindles or stock height? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

freezmcnally · 06-19-2015, 01:44 PM

can anyone tell me if these are drop spindles?. i currently have 6 lug drum brakes. looking to find best options for disc conversion. I have read that drum drop spindles dont exist, but the truck has cpp lowering springs and what i THOUGHT were drop spindles. Doesn't look like i can use caliper brackets on these, so before i purchase disc spindles, I will need to know which kind.

thx

aedcustoms · 06-19-2015, 01:49 PM

those look like stockers to me

**lolife99** · 06-19-2015, 01:59 PM

Those are STOCK drum brake spindles.
You need to buy 63-70 disc brake drop spindles.
You can add 5-lug rotors or aftermarket 6-lug rotors.
Tons of info on this site about this conversion.

freezmcnally · 06-19-2015, 02:01 PM

thanks
when i bought it (owner passed) so i didn't know any details, my buddy had said they were drop spindles. possible then that it is only dropped with the cpp springs? if so is that a 2" drop or? because i guess if i need spindles, i should get the drop ones and go back to a stock spring for ride quality?? i only want to do this once...and the correct way.
here is the stance...ignore the rear as its on a hill.

freezmcnally · 06-19-2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Those are STOCK drum brake spindles.
You need to buy 63-70 disc brake drop spindles.
You can add 5-lug rotors or aftermarket 6-lug rotors.
Tons of info on this site about this conversion.

ya, i have researched the crap out of it. i just didn't know how the stance on my truck was achieved without knowing if they were drop spindles....thank you.
obviously its just a drop spring so i will get the spindles (keeping 6 lug) and get a different spring to keep it how it is.

thanks guys

67 chevelle · 06-19-2015, 02:10 PM

looks like a 3-5 drop to me

RustyBucket · 06-19-2015, 02:43 PM

"i only want to do this once...and the correct way."

Where's the FUN in THAT?........ I usually half A$$ things 2 or 5 times and that way I get to spend way more sweat, time, skinned knuckles and money.

**lolife99** · 06-19-2015, 02:49 PM

What's the rest of the suspension consist of?
These trucks ride great when done correctly.
They ride like crap when done half-assed.
Any drop shocks?
Rear shock relocators?
Adjustable track bar (panhard bar)?

Steve Cole · 06-19-2015, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by freezmcnally

ya, i have researched the crap out of it. i just didn't know how the stance on my truck was achieved without knowing if they were drop spindles....thank you.
obviously its just a drop spring so i will get the spindles (keeping 6 lug) and get a different spring to keep it how it is.

thanks guys

Definitely get the drop spindles and replace the spring! The ride will be much better and you won't have any issues with alignment geometry. BTW... I have some 6 lug disk brake rotors for sale if you need some. PM me if interested.

freezmcnally · 06-19-2015, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

What's the rest of the suspension consist of?
These trucks ride great when done correctly.
They ride like crap when done half-assed.
Any drop shocks?
Rear shock relocators?
Adjustable track bar (panhard bar)?

yes. drop shocks all around. just replaced them all with Monroe short shocks because the old deutsch ones were bottoming out and shot. 4" cpp drop spring in back. relocate bracket. cpp (I think) track bar.
if I go stock spring with drop spindles hopefully I can still keep the new shocks.

Sklptrljay · 06-19-2015, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyBucket

"i only want to do this once...and the correct way."

Where's the FUN in THAT?........ I usually half A$$ things 2 or 5 times and that way I get to spend way more sweat, time, skinned knuckles and money.

HAHA!

Truer words were never spoken.

snipescastle2 · 06-22-2015, 12:10 PM

Ditto on new springs and spindles. One easy way to spot drop spindles is that the axle stub will be moved upward -vs. Towards the bottom of the spindle.
Ben Smith

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freezmcnally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arkansas Posts: 186	are these drop spindles or stock height? can anyone tell me if these are drop spindles?. i currently have 6 lug drum brakes. looking to find best options for disc conversion. I have read that drum drop spindles dont exist, but the truck has cpp lowering springs and what i THOUGHT were drop spindles. Doesn't look like i can use caliper brackets on these, so before i purchase disc spindles, I will need to know which kind. thx Attached Images __________________ Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end

06-19-2015, 01:49 PM	#2
aedcustoms Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Waxahachie, Texas Posts: 61	Re: are these drop spindles or stock height? those look like stockers to me __________________ 1969 C10 SWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=580422 1981 C10 SWB 1995 ECSB Bagged

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lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: are these drop spindles or stock height? Those are STOCK drum brake spindles. You need to buy 63-70 disc brake drop spindles. You can add 5-lug rotors or aftermarket 6-lug rotors. Tons of info on this site about this conversion. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

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freezmcnally Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: arkansas Posts: 186	Re: are these drop spindles or stock height? thanks when i bought it (owner passed) so i didn't know any details, my buddy had said they were drop spindles. possible then that it is only dropped with the cpp springs? if so is that a 2" drop or? because i guess if i need spindles, i should get the drop ones and go back to a stock spring for ride quality?? i only want to do this once...and the correct way. here is the stance...ignore the rear as its on a hill. Attached Images __________________ Every new beginning comes from some other beginnings end

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67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: are these drop spindles or stock height? looks like a 3-5 drop to me __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive

06-19-2015, 02:43 PM	#7
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,050	Re: are these drop spindles or stock height? "i only want to do this once...and the correct way." Where's the FUN in THAT?........ I usually half A$$ things 2 or 5 times and that way I get to spend way more sweat, time, skinned knuckles and money. __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

06-19-2015, 02:49 PM	#8
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: are these drop spindles or stock height? What's the rest of the suspension consist of? These trucks ride great when done correctly. They ride like crap when done half-assed. Any drop shocks? Rear shock relocators? Adjustable track bar (panhard bar)? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-22-2015, 12:10 PM	#12
snipescastle2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WARRENSBURG,MISSOURI,64093 Posts: 1,518	Re: are these drop spindles or stock height? Ditto on new springs and spindles. One easy way to spot drop spindles is that the axle stub will be moved upward -vs. Towards the bottom of the spindle. Ben Smith



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