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Old Oct 21, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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B body spindles on a big block?

Has anyone out there installed B body spindles on a 72 big block ? I have read that there might be issues with the alignment shims on a big block.
Old Oct 21, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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Big block = Engine

B-body = Chassis

Spindles = Suspension parts, that attach to chassis, not engine.

- Eric
Old Oct 22, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by MDchanic


Big block = Engine

B-body = Chassis

Spindles = Suspension parts, that attach to chassis, not engine.

- Eric
taller B body spindles = more control arm shims

more control arm shims = possible interference with exhaust

so therefore all things should be considered when changing suspension parts even the engine which mdchanic is right dose not attach to the engine
Old Oct 23, 2011 | 09:27 AM
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....or don't run B body stuff and create new bump steer issues. If you want it to handle use tall ball joints or the right spindles. AFX that use C5 / C6 brakes or now L&H makes some now that will use stock brakes.
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