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Have an 87 c10 longbed get ready to scrape the pavement on bags. was planning on using djm drop spindles. but I was wondering what the advantages of contol arms were over spindles or even if they are better, or possible if I should use both on bags?
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i have Bell Tech 3" drop spindles
Toys are my game
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You cannot use spindles and dropped control arm together without violating the scrub line. If you get a flat, all the components will be below the rim when a flat occurs.
I am running control arms on my project truck, and I will be putting spindles on my Jimmy. Some spindles require trimming to clear a 15" rim. "technically" spindles don't change the suspension feel if you just used them together. It does push the wheels out though. Control arms have a lowered pocket for the spring. It will affect the suspension. Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project
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if you run the Bell Tech 3" spindles, Warning with a 8" rim....they will rub on the lower control arm. I suggest either running a narrower rim in the front with a small back spacing or running a taller rim. You might have to shave some material near lower ball joint area for a 8" rim to clear. too bad Bell Tech never tells you this.......
Toys are my game
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Well I was thinking of 18"x8" rims would this be tall enough to work with the spindels?
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Yes, anything over 16" should clear.
Chris Lucas
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
www.captkaoscustoms.com
Project Su
Jimmy 2WD Project