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Old 05-24-2014, 11:35 AM
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Drop spindles, springs

I have a set of front drop spindles and rear drop springs. Hodgkiss I think is the brand on the rear springs(matches the rest of the rear suspension). Not sure on the brand of the drop spindles. The rear springs are 1 inch I believe and the front spindles are 2 inch. $300 for the set plus shipping. You can see the profile in the pic. They came off of my 91 GTA but should fit 82-92.
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Re: Drop spindles, springs

Here are some pics of the spindles. They could stand a sand blast and one of the backing plate bolts is broken off and needs to be extracted or use them as they are. They were like this when removed and nothing rubbed. The spindles are in excellent condition as are the threads.
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Re: Drop spindles, springs

Here is a picture of the springs.
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Re: Drop spindles, springs

Would you break them up? I am interested in the spindles only, how much?

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Re: Drop spindles, springs

Not trying to crap on your sale but I'm not real sure they are drop spindles. If they are they are unlike any thing I have ever seen. Seems to me like they are regular cast stock spindles. Any way to prove the drop. If so I'd be interested.
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No, they go as a set, sorry.
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Well, I wouldn't exactly know how to prove the drop other than when I pulled them out my car went up 2 inches.
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Did you change front springs at that time too?
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No, just the spindles.
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Re: Drop spindles, springs

I can tell by the pictures that these are drop spindles.

I'm waiting on the invoice; these should be sold shortly.
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Spindles and springs sold. Springs up for resale if anybody is interested.
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Re: Drop spindles, springs

Are they Belltech?
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Re: Drop spindles, springs

Originally Posted by Base91
Are they Belltech?
They appear to be. I compared pictures of these to belltechs; they are basically splitting images. They are definitely drop spindles. I compared them to my factory spindles and the mounting points look to be 2 inches lower on these. (Except for where the strut mounts; it appears to be about an inch lower)
I will have to confirm if they are belltechs when they get here.
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Re: Drop spindles, springs

Originally Posted by Base91
Are they Belltech?
I just got these bad boys in. They are definitely Bell Techs.

I took a few pictures; they are in good shape aside from some rust.
I'm thinking about sandblasting the bodies at work (I'll have to find a way to cover the bearing surface); and then I'll either have them powdercoated or I'll just repaint them my self.

Here are some pics:
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Re: Drop spindles, springs

3wheelnuts,

I left you positive feedback under your "classifieds rating". If you could please leave me feedback as well, I would highly appreciate it!

Thanks for the good transaction!

Good luck with your build.
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Re: Drop spindles, springs

Glad you finally got a set. I got the set on e-bay a while ago but have no idea when I'll get them installed. Got to get all the brake stuff on top of selling a car a house and moving.
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Glad you liked them. Hope they work well for you.
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Re: Drop spindles, springs

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