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KQQL IT

04-09-2023 01:32 PM

Drop spindle

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Recently picked up a 90 1500 for Jay
Got a nice set 15x8 rally wheels
Will a 2in drop spindle go without trimming with the 15in rally.

Richard

04-09-2023 04:35 PM

Re: Drop spindle

Doubt it. Had to trim the lower arm on my 94 even with 17's. Have the trimmed and boxed lower arms and a pair of 4" drop leaves I can list on the parts board. PM me with location if interested.

SCOTI

04-11-2023 09:54 AM

Re: Drop spindle

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 9194961)

Recently picked up a 90 1500 for Jay
Got a nice set 15x8 rally wheels
Will a 2in drop spindle go without trimming with the 15in rally.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard (Post 9195009)

Doubt it. Had to trim the lower arm on my 94 even with 17's. Have the trimmed and boxed lower arms and a pair of 4" drop leaves I can list on the parts board. PM me with location if interested.

x2. The 15x6" van ralleys even require some clearance effort. Not sure what the back space is for them but prob right around that 3.75" number.

KQQL IT

04-12-2023 11:58 AM

Re: Drop spindle

I've read they're 4" bs, but this isn't a bad thing. Kepp us from dicking this up for awhile

SCOTI

04-12-2023 12:49 PM

Re: Drop spindle

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 9195762)

I've read they're 4" bs, but this isn't a bad thing. Kepp us from dicking this up for awhile

Very possible. I was thinking the 8" versions got the 4" BS & the 7" had 4.25" but it's been a minute since I've had a set of each around.

I measured & took pics of each Ralley wheel size backspacing back around 2000. Unfortunately, they were stored in a 'numbers' file on my home computer which stayed w/the X when we split in 2012.

lolife99

04-12-2023 01:39 PM

Re: Drop spindle

This is a good thread on the different backspacing,…
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462895

SCOTI

04-12-2023 03:47 PM

Re: Drop spindle

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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 9195790)

This is a good thread on the different backspacing,…
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462895

Very helpful link.
Unfortunately, it reminds me that I'm apparently getting old enough that the numbers are starting to get scrambled upstairs.

:waah:

KQQL IT

04-12-2023 11:54 PM

Re: Drop spindle

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Thanks for the link.
Still probably leave it be til the k5 gets to roller status.
Then we can drop it.
He wants a 5-7 on 18x10 and 18x12 with 14in rotors
The 18x10 we have with a 5.5 bs fits up front. Surprisingly.

And get kill switches on everything.
My crewcab was stolen and recovered Tuesday.
Still can't believe other than battery cables it's largely untouched

SCOTI

04-13-2023 12:01 AM

Re: Drop spindle

Effing thieves...

KQQL IT

04-13-2023 12:24 AM

Re: Drop spindle

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Originally Posted by SCOTI (Post 9195978)

Effing thieves...

Definitely, and I wasn't looking forward to the fight with the insurance company about the value of a crew cab short bed, a 135k one at that.

SCOTI

04-13-2023 08:44 AM

Re: Drop spindle

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Originally Posted by KQQL IT (Post 9195985)

Definitely, and I wasn't looking forward to the fight with the insurance company about the value of a crew cab short bed, a 135k one at that.

I was thinking exactly that when I posted my comment. The actual damages are just part of the misery thieves create. Having to deal w/the insurance company (the very one we pay into) is like the frosting on the theft-damage cake.

KQQL IT

04-13-2023 05:08 PM

Re: Drop spindle

$100 tow
$200 battery cables
$100+ for a shop to give it once over
$350 detail.
+the kill switch/alarm
All in a grand or so.

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