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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: SBC384 on March 08, 2008, 05:01:51 pm

Title: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: SBC384 on March 08, 2008, 05:01:51 pm

I JUST INSTALLED A SET OF 3" DJM DROP SPINDALS FOR THE 1 1/4 ROTORS AND THE CALIPERS WONT FIT CORRECTLY , AND ITS NOT THE BREAK LINE.! ANY SUGGESTIONS ?
THANKS CHRIS

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: Swims350 on March 08, 2008, 05:47:26 pm

I think you need to take your caps lock off.

Next have you compressed the calipers enough? Meaning is the piston sticking out holding the brakes out? Did it have 1-1/4 before or did you swap over to them?

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: SBC384 on March 08, 2008, 08:28:12 pm

thanks i finaly got them on now i found that the driver side is one inch passenger is 1 1/4,i have 1 1/4 spindals, thinking of getting 2 new cross drilled rotors this is an 83 drag truck by the way! the rear is dropped 4" any suggestions on rear shocks ?
thanks chris

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: Swims350 on March 08, 2008, 09:33:54 pm

glad you got it figured out. weird to have one size on one side and another on the opposite.

As for shocks check summit. I know they have drag shocks and lowered ones but not sure if they have a lowered drag shock

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: 79SHORTWIDE on March 09, 2008, 11:22:13 am

I put the same spindles on mine. Stock shocks fit fine. The mounting does not change ---the spindle shaft is all that moves. I can't see why a stock length drag shock wouldn't work. I used KYB Gas Adjust shocks on all 4 corners but mine will be street driven (someday). Are you running 15 inch wheels? My stock ralleys wouldn't fit the 'ears" where the calipers mount so I had to grind it down-top and bottom.
(http://i31.tinypic.com/16bzwo7.jpg)
Also, I used RAYBESTOS brand cross drilled and slotted rotors.
(http://i31.tinypic.com/okpyza.jpg)

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: Swims350 on March 09, 2008, 11:58:03 am

He was asking about shocks on the REAR since it was dropped 4 inches in back.

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: 79SHORTWIDE on March 09, 2008, 12:09:05 pm

Duh, I'm stupid. I didn't read close enough. I'll shut up now.

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: jrod on March 09, 2008, 02:42:48 pm

ujm try toxics for a 4 inch drop stylin concepts has the app guide online

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: 77c15 on March 09, 2008, 06:04:48 pm

Hey 79SHORTWIDE, how much did those Raybestos rotors cost? They are SAWEEEET!!!

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: Swims350 on March 09, 2008, 06:28:40 pm

No man you aint dumb. It was a good post. I agree love your rotors. Didn't know you had to grind calipers though for anything.

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: 77c15 on March 09, 2008, 06:50:34 pm

Not trying to be a pain in the butt, either, but isn't it "spindles"?

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: VileZambonie on March 09, 2008, 08:13:09 pm

yes....  :D

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: 79SHORTWIDE on March 10, 2008, 01:14:20 pm

Didn't grind the calipers--had to grind the ears on the spindles (see the pic). I call them ears....maybe I'm wrong in my terminology.
As for the cost. It was over a year ago when I bought them. I used to sell them at my previous job. IF I remember correctly, they're only about $100.00 each retail price. Not bad at all.
And yep-it is S-P-I-N-D-L-E-S. Lol

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: SBC384 on March 10, 2008, 08:31:53 pm

THANKS FOR THE HELP GUYS ! I MADE SOME NEW FRONT SHOCK MNTS SO I COULD USE A GM FRONT DRAG SHOCK, NEEDING TO FIND A REAR SHOCK THAT IS SOFT WITH EYELETS ON TOP & BTM . OH YEA DOES THE BRACING NEED 2 B REMOVED FROM A FIBERGLASS HOOD?

Title: Re: DJM DROP SPINDALS
Post by: Captkaos on March 11, 2008, 11:23:21 am

If you remove bracing from a fiberglass hood you remove it structure and it will break.