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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: square81 on April 25, 2023, 09:24:49 pm

Title: 3 inch drop spindles
Post by: square81 on April 25, 2023, 09:24:49 pm

Hey guys,
I got a great deal on a lowering kit. 3 inch spindles and 4 inch hanger and shackle kit. My question is with the drop spindles. Will there be fitment issues with my 15 inch rally wheels? Will cutting of the control arm need to be done? Never done this before and figured someone here will have some insight on this. Any pics would be great too. Thanks

Title: Re: 3 inch drop spindles
Post by: Scott91370 on April 27, 2023, 08:46:34 am

If you're running factory wheels you are going to have fitment issues unless you have a spacer or trim   My the weights on my wheels would hit the control arm with 2.5" spindles. 

Title: Re: 3 inch drop spindles
Post by: LILT77 on April 29, 2023, 08:33:57 pm

If the spindles were 2.5" I'd say you got a 50/50 shot of them working depending on the brand of spindle and wheels. Mine worked fine. 3" though? I highly doubt they will fit. Also, I would heavily recommend against cutting or grinding the lower control arm.

Title: Re: 3 inch drop spindles
Post by: square81 on April 30, 2023, 05:40:00 pm

Thank you for the info guys. Everything I was reading never gave me a solid answer. Dont really want to mess with the control arm much at all.  I'll see if I can trade or sell these and buy something different. Thanks again