No joke. I have the same truck, same rims, same color setup. Black truck, green bow tie, green brakes. After ls swap I planned on getting the black bumper and a new lip and putting a green trim on it. I’m shook.
What company spindle is that? Just picked up a qa1 level 2 coilover kit with qa1 upper and lower arms which can get me 2 inch of drop was going to get some Belltech spindles for the other 2 inches. After watching this considering returning them and getting the qa1 level 3 kit which can get 4 inches of drop with stock spindles, was wondering if you had any suggestions? Thanks
Got a 97 sierra sl V6. Will be swapping to v8 in the future and want to lower it now with suspension that'll accommodate the v8. I have all factory suspension currently but with energy suspension undercarriage bushings kit. I was a 3-4 drop and wonder if 3in spindle drop is best or is there something better and why?
Good morning, great information. My cousin is doing a 5/7 drop on his 1988 OBS c1500. The issue he had was his rotors wouldn't fit over his spindle. On the box, it said 88-98 extd cab. His is a std cab (shortbed). Are they not the same.
The rotors are different from 92-98 std cab. 92-98 std cab use the 92-98 Ex-Cab spindles, which have larger diameter inner wheel brgs. Also, the 88-91 Ex-Cab already have the same spindles as the 92-98 std and Ex-Cab. The only different ones are the 88-91 Std cab spindles, they are smaller. Unless someone has changed the spindles.
Did you lower the front back down a couple more inches by adjusting your coilovers? If so, how is the ride now? I have the same coilovers lowered all the way on stock spindles and it rides way too rough. My hunch is my suspension travel is limited and bottoming out. I was planning to add drop spindles and back off on my coilovers to remedy.
Did you lower the knob to 1? Also take your bump stops off if there hitting cause that's what cause it to hit hard. Other then that mine road way better shocks.
Great video, so basically what you're saying is its best to go on and spend the extra money to do coilovers vs drop spindles, right? And also, what drop spindle were you using? Don't remember if you mentioned it or not..
well im saying drop the truck a different way other then drop spindles. I was using drop spindles from spindle source. I think drop control arms would be better alternative and smaller coil spring. But yes coil overs are definitely a way better option.
@@DrivenbyGears with control arms you can affect the angle of the ball joints, tie rods, and alignments can be nearly impossible to get perfect. I appreciate the video because I’ve been researching the best way to lower my Silverado. Besides coil overs there’s really no good way. The flip kit for the rear affects loading and towing on the rear. So I went with 2” spindles and 4 “ hanger… Which I have to drill out the rivets and replace the hanger. I wanted the flip to avoid doing the drilling. But found there’s really no good way.
Anyone know where I can buy some stock spindles for a 97 GMC Sierra? I installed a 2 inch drop spindles years ago but I wanna make it stock height again but I can’t find any stock spindles anywhere! Only ones I can find are on partsgeek and the description says “2 inch desired lowering” I don’t know if that’s supposed to mean it’s a stock spindle but I can lower it? Any advice please. Thank you.
I was having trouble getting my calipers on at first till I hammered the sleeves in the caliper they were sticking out a lil after that they fit perfectly
So mine has 2”drop spindles and I hate how I can’t turn without rubbing or having the whole radius so my question is can I put stock spindle with 2” drop springs and drop shocks?? And will it raise it a little bit?
Okay got it will be replacing them soon then thanks so much and it will be lifting 2” in the front with stock spindles correct? Thanks for your input helped a lot
I bought a 2"/4" kit that has the spindles. And the shackles towards the tailgate end. And there's drop brackets for the leaf spring to go into, towards the front of the bed. You'll have to grind out the factory rivets. And use frame bolts. I also went that extra step and welded the brackets to the frame.
No joke. I have the same truck, same rims, same color setup. Black truck, green bow tie, green brakes. After ls swap I planned on getting the black bumper and a new lip and putting a green trim on it. I’m shook.
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You have some great tastes it's a nice looking and clean truck. The fancy footwear for chassis work put your video over the top for me.
Lol those flip flops are epic for the heat lol
What company spindle is that? Just picked up a qa1 level 2 coilover kit with qa1 upper and lower arms which can get me 2 inch of drop was going to get some Belltech spindles for the other 2 inches. After watching this considering returning them and getting the qa1 level 3 kit which can get 4 inches of drop with stock spindles, was wondering if you had any suggestions? Thanks
Got a 97 sierra sl V6. Will be swapping to v8 in the future and want to lower it now with suspension that'll accommodate the v8. I have all factory suspension currently but with energy suspension undercarriage bushings kit.
I was a 3-4 drop and wonder if 3in spindle drop is best or is there something better and why?
Still have the stock spindles? Are they horrible? Mine is scored up in the inside Need spindles :(
Watch the video ?
Good morning, great information. My cousin is doing a 5/7 drop on his 1988 OBS c1500. The issue he had was his rotors wouldn't fit over his spindle. On the box, it said 88-98 extd cab. His is a std cab (shortbed). Are they not the same.
The rotors are different from 92-98 std cab. 92-98 std cab use the 92-98 Ex-Cab spindles, which have larger diameter inner wheel brgs. Also, the 88-91 Ex-Cab already have the same spindles as the 92-98 std and Ex-Cab. The only different ones are the 88-91 Std cab spindles, they are smaller. Unless someone has changed the spindles.
Did you lower the front back down a couple more inches by adjusting your coilovers? If so, how is the ride now? I have the same coilovers lowered all the way on stock spindles and it rides way too rough. My hunch is my suspension travel is limited and bottoming out. I was planning to add drop spindles and back off on my coilovers to remedy.
Did you lower the knob to 1? Also take your bump stops off if there hitting cause that's what cause it to hit hard. Other then that mine road way better shocks.
What Brand of spindle did you use belltech ? and you mentioned that it pushes the wheels a little out of the fenders ?
No these were spindle source
Have you ever tried lowering control arms? I'm curious about the ride. Some say coilovers don't ride too good
No but lowering control arms our a way better option. And coilovers can be stiffer but it makes it handle good
Would you recommend doing the 4” drop with spring/spindle or spring and control arm
Great video, so basically what you're saying is its best to go on and spend the extra money to do coilovers vs drop spindles, right? And also, what drop spindle were you using? Don't remember if you mentioned it or not..
well im saying drop the truck a different way other then drop spindles. I was using drop spindles from spindle source. I think drop control arms would be better alternative and smaller coil spring. But yes coil overs are definitely a way better option.
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I appreciate the quick response fam👍
@@nonameisthename138 no problem thanks 4 watching
@@DrivenbyGears with control arms you can affect the angle of the ball joints, tie rods, and alignments can be nearly impossible to get perfect. I appreciate the video because I’ve been researching the best way to lower my Silverado. Besides coil overs there’s really no good way.
The flip kit for the rear affects loading and towing on the rear. So I went with 2” spindles and 4 “ hanger…
Which I have to drill out the rivets and replace the hanger. I wanted the flip to avoid doing the drilling. But found there’s really no good way.
will i have clearance issues running a 15x11 wheel with the 2 inch drop spindle?
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Wouldn't the shock ride lower in the stroke and not work as well by lowering the preload?
Get drop shocks
Thanks 4 watching guys
I have a 4/6 drop. Would I need to use 4in drop spindles or is 2in fine ?
28 inches shoot my tires are like 30 and a half but 28 is not that bad but those have to be like 26 or something
Good vid. They also have alignment issues if you don’t get an alignment kit right?
Well got to definitely do the knock outs
Driven By Gears what’s the knock outs?
@@rudeone760 were the bolt goes through the upper control arms
Driven By Gears hmmm not aware of that. Got a vid on that? Gonna be my first time dropping my truck. Ima be getting belltech 701sp kit
@@rudeone760 beleive it or not I havent made video on it maybe ill film one tommarow so can see.
Anyone know where I can buy some stock spindles for a 97 GMC Sierra? I installed a 2 inch drop spindles years ago but I wanna make it stock height again but I can’t find any stock spindles anywhere! Only ones I can find are on partsgeek and the description says “2 inch desired lowering” I don’t know if that’s supposed to mean it’s a stock spindle but I can lower it? Any advice please. Thank you.
I’m shopping for the same for 8 weeks
@@wyobraska7704 yeahh I just gave up on finding them no one has them
Very helpful video
Is anyone have problems with caliber not lining up holes on the 2 in drop beltech spinal. I have caliber and rotors from littleshopmfg
I was having trouble getting my calipers on at first till I hammered the sleeves in the caliper they were sticking out a lil after that they fit perfectly
What kind of coilovers are you using?
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If I already have lowering springs on my 65 c10, should I get stock spindles with my classic performance disk brake kit? Thanks!
do you know if the tie rod ends hang lower ?
No the spindle moves up on the knuckle
So mine has 2”drop spindles and I hate how I can’t turn without rubbing or having the whole radius so my question is can I put stock spindle with 2” drop springs and drop shocks?? And will it raise it a little bit?
Great question and yes you can I put my stock spindles back on and had lowering springs
Thanks so much and for some reason one of wheels stands out more then the other any idea on why?
@@JoseRuiz-vd4px mine does the same got something to do with the drop spindles.
Okay got it will be replacing them soon then thanks so much and it will be lifting 2” in the front with stock spindles correct? Thanks for your input helped a lot
@@DrivenbyGears im doing 3,4 with spindles and springs on 22s will it work
USE BELLTECH SPINDLES AND GOOD STUFF NOT CHEAP SHIT AND NO PROBLEMS MY TRUCK IS 5/7 DROP RIDES SMOOTH NO PROBLEMS AT ALL,
I am doing a belltech drop kit, can I ask you if the rear differential pinion angle is an issue after doing a rear belltech C notch drop?
@@Iridium1O NO ISSUES.
Mcgaughys spindles don't push out your wheels out like beltech go with Mcgaughys imo
@@fernandomora1324 belltech don't either if you know what yre doing
How do you drop the back or does it all go down with just front lowering spindles
Go to my other videos there is multiple ways depending on drop.
I bought a 2"/4" kit that has the spindles. And the shackles towards the tailgate end. And there's drop brackets for the leaf spring to go into, towards the front of the bed. You'll have to grind out the factory rivets. And use frame bolts. I also went that extra step and welded the brackets to the frame.
Rims?
Riddler there is video on them if you search
If you didn't have a wheel with such a negative offset your wheels wouldn't stick out.