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Old 07-31-2013, 09:10 AM   #1
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Drop spindle question

Hello everyone,
I picked up a set of belltech's 3120 drop spindles real cheap last week. I have a 72 GMC 1/2 ton (2wd) and it would seem these are ment to fit that year chev/gm. My issue is when I went to install them my outer pitman (edit tie rod ends) arms were too small. I did a bit of digging and figured out I needed C20 pitman arms (tie rods). Does anyone know why this is? Is this typical? I just want to make sure this isnt going to cause me issues down the road. Thank you -Matt

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Old 07-31-2013, 09:20 AM   #2
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Re: Drop spindle question

Do you mean tie rod ends?
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Old 07-31-2013, 09:21 AM   #3
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Re: Drop spindle question

Whoops yes... still early where I am haha
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Old 07-31-2013, 09:26 AM   #4
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Re: Drop spindle question

I wonder if you have a 73-87 spindle?
Got any pics of the spindle?
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Re: Drop spindle question

That was my first thought but it is stamped 31200 on the back and after investigating a bit the 73-87 spindle takes a different tie rod end & upper ball joint. My upper Ball joint seems to fit fine. So do my rotors and calipers and what not, its quite strange.
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