WTB: Drop spindles for TY
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Re: WTB: Drop spindles for TY
If you want to drop the front loosen your torsion key bolts until desired ride night is achieved.
If better handleing is your goal purchase a coil over conversion from a vendor on here. Set the coil over up for desired ride height. Any questions the search feature will get you all the info on the subject. Happy dropping.
If you want to drop the front loosen your torsion key bolts until desired ride night is achieved.
If better handleing is your goal purchase a coil over conversion from a vendor on here. Set the coil over up for desired ride height. Any questions the search feature will get you all the info on the subject. Happy dropping.
anryo
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Re: WTB: Drop spindles for TY
I'm already fully dropped with stock keys in front and with 3" drop in rear (=nearly on bump-stops already), but I plan to go even more lower in the future with coilovers and A-arms front and 4-link in the rear.
How low you can possibly go with stock spindles & coilovers in the front? Wheels touching fenders?
I have not made full search, but I thought, that there are also AWD S10 drop spindles available? No? Only 2WD?
I'm already fully dropped with stock keys in front and with 3" drop in rear (=nearly on bump-stops already), but I plan to go even more lower in the future with coilovers and A-arms front and 4-link in the rear.
How low you can possibly go with stock spindles & coilovers in the front? Wheels touching fenders?
I have not made full search, but I thought, that there are also AWD S10 drop spindles available? No? Only 2WD?
Captain Morgan
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Re: WTB: Drop spindles for TY
There are no 4x4 drop spindles
There are no 4x4 drop spindles
JSM
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Re: WTB: Drop spindles for TY
I've been on bumpstops and tucked tire. Of course the ride sucks and springs/shocks are useless at that point.
I've been on bumpstops and tucked tire. Of course the ride sucks and springs/shocks are useless at that point.
mattw
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Re: WTB: Drop spindles for TY
There was a company called McGaughys making drop spindles. Tom bought a set a couple years ago.. I'm not sure if he ever tried them or not. IIRC they were for a 2nd gen S10 so stock front brakes wouldn't work and I'm not sure they would clear the inside of a stock 16" rim. IIRC there is a post on here somewhere about them...
Like Jeff mentioned above though I don't think they will help you with much. I was tempted to buy a set when they 1st came out but I wasn't sure they would clear the stock rims and I also questioned if they would really offer much benefit..
EDIT: Here is the old thread.. I tried searching and can't find anyone that still sells them..
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=98591
There was a company called McGaughys making drop spindles. Tom bought a set a couple years ago.. I'm not sure if he ever tried them or not. IIRC they were for a 2nd gen S10 so stock front brakes wouldn't work and I'm not sure they would clear the inside of a stock 16" rim. IIRC there is a post on here somewhere about them...
Like Jeff mentioned above though I don't think they will help you with much. I was tempted to buy a set when they 1st came out but I wasn't sure they would clear the stock rims and I also questioned if they would really offer much benefit..
EDIT: Here is the old thread.. I tried searching and can't find anyone that still sells them..
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=98591
Re: WTB: Drop spindles for TY
Summit, among other places sell them still. However, they are for full size trucks, not the s10's. Even the old thread alludes to them potentially being listed incorrectly for the s10 application
There was a company called McGaughys making drop spindles. Tom bought a set a couple years ago.. I'm not sure if he ever tried them or not. IIRC they were for a 2nd gen S10 so stock front brakes wouldn't work and I'm not sure they would clear the inside of a stock 16" rim. IIRC there is a post on here somewhere about them...
Like Jeff mentioned above though I don't think they will help you with much. I was tempted to buy a set when they 1st came out but I wasn't sure they would clear the stock rims and I also questioned if they would really offer much benefit..
EDIT: Here is the old thread.. I tried searching and can't find anyone that still sells them..
http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=98591
Summit, among other places sell them still. However, they are for full size trucks, not the s10's. Even the old thread alludes to them potentially being listed incorrectly for the s10 application
JSM
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Re: WTB: Drop spindles for TY
As a general rule of thumb (very general), the best spindle design ends up with the spindle about midpoint between the 2 ball joints. From there for the best suspension design, the pivot points need to be mounted properly. Moving the ball joints on the spindle side has some side effects you just can't fix.
If your goal is to make it sit low and nothing else, this might work. If you want it low and to handle properly, drive properly then other things need to be investigated and modified.
As a general rule of thumb (very general), the best spindle design ends up with the spindle about midpoint between the 2 ball joints. From there for the best suspension design, the pivot points need to be mounted properly. Moving the ball joints on the spindle side has some side effects you just can't fix.
If your goal is to make it sit low and nothing else, this might work. If you want it low and to handle properly, drive properly then other things need to be investigated and modified.
mattw
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Re: WTB: Drop spindles for TY
Tom from Sportsmachines has a set. I have seen them.. I didn't look crazy close at them but pretty sure I would have immediately noticed if they were fullsize vs S10...
Tom from Sportsmachines has a set. I have seen them.. I didn't look crazy close at them but pretty sure I would have immediately noticed if they were fullsize vs S10...
Re: WTB: Drop spindles for TY
The McGaughys spindles mentioned in the old thread, part # 33004, are listed for a Silverado. I think there was a lot of misinformation in print about what they actually fit. Here is a link discussing them over on the s10 forum
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f301/...591690/#/forumsite/20875/topics/591690?page=1
And here is a link that shows the applications
http://grunionfabrication.com/mcgaughys-drop-spindles-0106-chevy-gmc-truck-33004-p-2246.html
Not saying what Tom bought wasn't listed for a 4x4 s10, but all the info I find points to the contrary
The McGaughys spindles mentioned in the old thread, part # 33004, are listed for a Silverado. I think there was a lot of misinformation in print about what they actually fit. Here is a link discussing them over on the s10 forum
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f301/...591690/#/forumsite/20875/topics/591690?page=1
And here is a link that shows the applications
http://grunionfabrication.com/mcgaughys-drop-spindles-0106-chevy-gmc-truck-33004-p-2246.html
Not saying what Tom bought wasn't listed for a 4x4 s10, but all the info I find points to the contrary