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**Already Gone** · 01-14-2021, 04:27 AM

After 15 or so years of trying to decide whether or not to want to I called Summit yesterday and ordered 2 1/2 lowered front spindes with a 4 inch rear dropped spring and trac bar etc. for my truck. Has anyone here used McGaughys stuff for lowering and am looking for real world comments. Bought all new front end parts last year so thought well the front end is going to be torn apart for the new tie rods, ball joints etc so though if I'm ever going to lower the truck now would be the time. Some of you may remember I did a poll last year, link below, on whether to use the 15 inch rallys or the 17 inch Torque Thrusts and have decided as I had at the end of my Poll Thread to use the 15 inch rallys with 255/70 15 tires. Now to decide to redo the rallys in the original argent color or go with the darker gray like the pictured one.

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Minkota · 01-14-2021, 07:47 AM

I have McGaughys Front & Rear Springs, & Spindles on my truck. I did not have any issues during installation back in 2016, and after 4 years of driving the truck I have not had any issues yet.

**72afr** · 01-14-2021, 09:48 AM

I have McGaughy's front 2.5 spindles and rear 3" springs on mine. Also running 15" ralleys. The only issue I can recall was needing to grind a bit on the lower A arm for clearance. I can't recall now what was impacting, but have had no issues since.

SCOTI · 01-14-2021, 06:04 PM

It's common for some possible trimming on the lower a-arm 'gutters' when using drop spindles. Usually, a minor buzz w/a 60grit flap disc on an angle grinder will get the job done. You want to make sure there's enough gap so the wheel lip & wheel weights clear w/o issue. If you need to do this, just don't cut it w/a sharp/90° cut. Buzz away w/the flap disc as needed keeping the edges broad vs. sharp.

It's a toss of the coin if it needs to be done when using stock wheels & more common w/aftermarket wheels have increased back-spacing.

01-14-2021, 04:27 AM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,073	McGaughys Lowering Parts After 15 or so years of trying to decide whether or not to want to I called Summit yesterday and ordered 2 1/2 lowered front spindes with a 4 inch rear dropped spring and trac bar etc. for my truck. Has anyone here used McGaughys stuff for lowering and am looking for real world comments. Bought all new front end parts last year so thought well the front end is going to be torn apart for the new tie rods, ball joints etc so though if I'm ever going to lower the truck now would be the time. Some of you may remember I did a poll last year, link below, on whether to use the 15 inch rallys or the 17 inch Torque Thrusts and have decided as I had at the end of my Poll Thread to use the 15 inch rallys with 255/70 15 tires. Now to decide to redo the rallys in the original argent color or go with the darker gray like the pictured one. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811597 Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-14-2021, 07:47 AM	#2
Minkota Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 295	Re: McGaughys Lowering Parts I have McGaughys Front & Rear Springs, & Spindles on my truck. I did not have any issues during installation back in 2016, and after 4 years of driving the truck I have not had any issues yet.

01-14-2021, 09:48 AM	#3
72afr Beep! Beep! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 279	Re: McGaughys Lowering Parts I have McGaughy's front 2.5 spindles and rear 3" springs on mine. Also running 15" ralleys. The only issue I can recall was needing to grind a bit on the lower A arm for clearance. I can't recall now what was impacting, but have had no issues since. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/10 shortbed, stepside, 350, HEI, Fire Engine Red, Black Interior, Former Army cargo transport 2003 Chevrolet 2500HD CC 6.0 4wd 2004 Jeep Rubicon some aftermarket stuff... 2019 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon (the wife's baby hauler)

01-14-2021, 06:04 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: McGaughys Lowering Parts It's common for some possible trimming on the lower a-arm 'gutters' when using drop spindles. Usually, a minor buzz w/a 60grit flap disc on an angle grinder will get the job done. You want to make sure there's enough gap so the wheel lip & wheel weights clear w/o issue. If you need to do this, just don't cut it w/a sharp/90° cut. Buzz away w/the flap disc as needed keeping the edges broad vs. sharp. It's a toss of the coin if it needs to be done when using stock wheels & more common w/aftermarket wheels have increased back-spacing. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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