2" Drop Spindles?
#1
2" Drop Spindles?
I'm in the process of a frame off restomod on my '70 Cutlass Supreme. I'm definitely changing to disc brakes (Right Stuff) on the front and I'm considering the 2" drop spindles in the kit along with 1" lowering springs in the rear. I'm running Crager S/S 15 x 7s, 215/70 on the front, 245/60 on the rear.
Am I opening a can of worms I can't close? Especially in the rear with shock travel issues and pinion angle problems. The car is going to be street only.
Thanks for any opinions.
Am I opening a can of worms I can't close? Especially in the rear with shock travel issues and pinion angle problems. The car is going to be street only.
Thanks for any opinions.
#2
1" drop in the rear is no big deal.
I don't like the drop spindles because it messes with the front end geometry in unhelpful ways. I'd rather just do drop springs all the way around.
Check out the book "How to make your muscle car handle" by Mark Savitske. Lots of good info. Remember that your car is just a better looking and smarter Chevelle.
I don't like the drop spindles because it messes with the front end geometry in unhelpful ways. I'd rather just do drop springs all the way around.
Check out the book "How to make your muscle car handle" by Mark Savitske. Lots of good info. Remember that your car is just a better looking and smarter Chevelle.
#6
Again, this only applies when comparing stock height drop spindles to stock spindles, and assuming nothing else changes (ie, use stock height springs with the drop spindles).
And yes, the camber curve of the A-body front suspension absolutely sucks. The right answer is to get tall spindles and shortened upper control arms to fix that problem.
I should also point out that drop spindles will put the outboard end of the lower control arm much closer to the inboard edge of the rim, and may even cause it to scrape for some wheels.
#8
Help with tire size
Dont know if someone will reply but I just got my Oldsmobile Cutlass S 1971 completely restored.
I have 2inch drop spindle and put 235/70r15 in the front but the tire is rubbing on the chrome trim and almost tear it out.
What size can be recommended?
I think about 225/60r15
Thanks
I have 2inch drop spindle and put 235/70r15 in the front but the tire is rubbing on the chrome trim and almost tear it out.
What size can be recommended?
I think about 225/60r15
Thanks
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#11
[QUOTE=D00Marquis;1433398]Dont know if someone will reply but I just got my Oldsmobile Cutlass S 1971 completely restored.
I have 2inch drop spindle and put 235/70r15 in the front but the tire is rubbing on the chrome trim and almost tear it out.
What size can be recommended?
I think about 225/60r15
Sounds like the best option is a wheel with more offset.
I have 2inch drop spindle and put 235/70r15 in the front but the tire is rubbing on the chrome trim and almost tear it out.
What size can be recommended?
I think about 225/60r15
Sounds like the best option is a wheel with more offset.
#12
225/60-15 is a tiny 25.6" diameter tire. On the other hand, 235/70-15 tires are just under 28" diameter and way too tall. As noted, the first question is, what offset are the wheels? Assuming they are zero offset or even a little positive, then I'd look at 235/60-15s.
#13
225/60-15 is a tiny 25.6" diameter tire. On the other hand, 235/70-15 tires are just under 28" diameter and way too tall. As noted, the first question is, what offset are the wheels? Assuming they are zero offset or even a little positive, then I'd look at 235/60-15s.
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#15
On vanguard motor i saw an olds 442 with 225\60r15 so thats why i thought it would be good.
#16
I'm not educated on drop spindles so help me. I see they lower the wheel in the wheel well and assume they improve handling and appearance without having to change out shocks and springs. But do they lower the car to the ground? My headers are already lower and much more would be a concern. Does 1" do much for handling or would you need more to notice a real difference?
thanks,
Steve
thanks,
Steve
#17
I'm not educated on drop spindles so help me. I see they lower the wheel in the wheel well and assume they improve handling and appearance without having to change out shocks and springs. But do they lower the car to the ground? My headers are already lower and much more would be a concern. Does 1" do much for handling or would you need more to notice a real difference?
thanks,
Steve
thanks,
Steve
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