DJM DROP SPINDALS

[SBC384]

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

[Swims350]

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?

[SBC384]

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

[Swims350]

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

[79SHORTWIDE]

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.

Also, I used RAYBESTOS brand cross drilled and slotted rotors.

[Swims350]

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

[79SHORTWIDE]

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

[jrod]

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

[77c15]

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

[Swims350]

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.

[77c15]

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

[VileZambonie]

yes.... 

[79SHORTWIDE]

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

[SBC384]

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?

[Captkaos]

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