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**Robznob11** · 12-26-2017, 10:58 PM

Ok guys I have western 2.5 71-72 drop spindles currently. I have pb fab forward and narrowed arms with bags. Problem is That I run 15" wheels and would like to install heims on the bottom side of tie rod mount to clear up bumpsteer. I dont think it will clear the tire and rim. Are there any drop spindles on the market that move the tierod mount inboard some? I have heard beltech does. I would not have a problem with a 2" drop insted of 2.5 for wheel clearance.

SCOTI · 12-27-2017, 03:58 PM

Looking @ the pic.... The TRE looks to be pretty close level wise as the lower a-arms (pivot point to BJ). Moving the TRE to the bottom of the spindle steering arm would have them much different vs where they are now & would not help a bump-steer issue. It would make it worse.

You want them as close as possible level/angle wise.

**Robznob11** · 12-27-2017, 04:44 PM

I think the angle of the pic may be misleading

SCOTI · 12-27-2017, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Robznob11

I think the angle of the pic may be misleading

Yep, the pic was mis-leading.

**Robznob11** · 12-27-2017, 05:03 PM

Lol, i was zooming in on the potential clearance issue and where i was hoping to find a spindle that is pulled in a bit🤣

SCOTI · 12-27-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Robznob11

Lol, i was zooming in on the potential clearance issue and where i was hoping to find a spindle that is pulled in a bit��

Would there be enough room if the TRE was flipped or would that be an interference issue as well?

**Robznob11** · 12-27-2017, 05:37 PM

I ordered more custom sleeves, heims and misalignment bushings today. Gonna try it out. Total width is 1.83. We shall see

**gringoloco** · 01-03-2018, 03:35 PM

Where did you get your taper sleeves?

**Robznob11** · 01-03-2018, 03:37 PM

Got it all from rod end supply!

12-26-2017, 10:58 PM	#1
Robznob11 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,696	Need a drop spindle recomedation Ok guys I have western 2.5 71-72 drop spindles currently. I have pb fab forward and narrowed arms with bags. Problem is That I run 15" wheels and would like to install heims on the bottom side of tie rod mount to clear up bumpsteer. I dont think it will clear the tire and rim. Are there any drop spindles on the market that move the tierod mount inboard some? I have heard beltech does. I would not have a problem with a 2" drop insted of 2.5 for wheel clearance. Attached Images __________________ 67 short fleet, bagged! W/ 3in body drop , 6.0/4l80e lsx, 3800 billet LU stall, 42# inj, sinister cam 230/236 .591/.601 110*lsa,brian tooley pushrods,prc 1518 springs, full tune, racetronix FP w/ HW kit , 1 3/4 stainless full length headers, 3" exhaust w/x and dynomax bullets, narrowed QP 9", moser chunk, 4:11 gears and 35 spline axles,w/ 345x55x15 drag radials on the back! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪

12-27-2017, 03:58 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 17,410	Re: Need a drop spindle recomedation Looking @ the pic.... The TRE looks to be pretty close level wise as the lower a-arms (pivot point to BJ). Moving the TRE to the bottom of the spindle steering arm would have them much different vs where they are now & would not help a bump-steer issue. It would make it worse. You want them as close as possible level/angle wise. Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive... like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar. *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol....*

12-27-2017, 04:44 PM	#3
Robznob11 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,696	Re: Need a drop spindle recomedation I think the angle of the pic may be misleading Attached Images __________________ 67 short fleet, bagged! W/ 3in body drop , 6.0/4l80e lsx, 3800 billet LU stall, 42# inj, sinister cam 230/236 .591/.601 110*lsa,brian tooley pushrods,prc 1518 springs, full tune, racetronix FP w/ HW kit , 1 3/4 stainless full length headers, 3" exhaust w/x and dynomax bullets, narrowed QP 9", moser chunk, 4:11 gears and 35 spline axles,w/ 345x55x15 drag radials on the back! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪

12-27-2017, 05:03 PM	#5
Robznob11 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,696	Re: Need a drop spindle recomedation Lol, i was zooming in on the potential clearance issue and where i was hoping to find a spindle that is pulled in a bit🤣 __________________ 67 short fleet, bagged! W/ 3in body drop , 6.0/4l80e lsx, 3800 billet LU stall, 42# inj, sinister cam 230/236 .591/.601 110*lsa,brian tooley pushrods,prc 1518 springs, full tune, racetronix FP w/ HW kit , 1 3/4 stainless full length headers, 3" exhaust w/x and dynomax bullets, narrowed QP 9", moser chunk, 4:11 gears and 35 spline axles,w/ 345x55x15 drag radials on the back! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪

12-27-2017, 05:37 PM	#7
Robznob11 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,696	Re: Need a drop spindle recomedation I ordered more custom sleeves, heims and misalignment bushings today. Gonna try it out. Total width is 1.83. We shall see __________________ 67 short fleet, bagged! W/ 3in body drop , 6.0/4l80e lsx, 3800 billet LU stall, 42# inj, sinister cam 230/236 .591/.601 110*lsa,brian tooley pushrods,prc 1518 springs, full tune, racetronix FP w/ HW kit , 1 3/4 stainless full length headers, 3" exhaust w/x and dynomax bullets, narrowed QP 9", moser chunk, 4:11 gears and 35 spline axles,w/ 345x55x15 drag radials on the back! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪

01-03-2018, 03:35 PM	#8
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utah! Posts: 5,298	Re: Need a drop spindle recomedation Where did you get your taper sleeves? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass

01-03-2018, 03:37 PM	#9
Robznob11 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,696	Re: Need a drop spindle recomedation Got it all from rod end supply! __________________ 67 short fleet, bagged! W/ 3in body drop , 6.0/4l80e lsx, 3800 billet LU stall, 42# inj, sinister cam 230/236 .591/.601 110*lsa,brian tooley pushrods,prc 1518 springs, full tune, racetronix FP w/ HW kit , 1 3/4 stainless full length headers, 3" exhaust w/x and dynomax bullets, narrowed QP 9", moser chunk, 4:11 gears and 35 spline axles,w/ 345x55x15 drag radials on the back! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪

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