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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 07:15 PM
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drop spindles...I think I found 'em

check it out
http://www.airbagit.com/spindles-ste...ontiac8286.htm anyone used them or heard from them I have been searching the internet for weeks looking for some even the recommendations I found on here seemed to have stopped making them. I really want to lower my car but I think 2" might be too much but at this point I will take what I can get. so pretty much anyone ever use em?
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 07:52 PM
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Re: drop spindles...I think I found 'em

They are not the right knuckles
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 08:24 PM
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Re: drop spindles...I think I found 'em

Could be a file photo. Maybe a phone call or email.
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Old Apr 1, 2015 | 11:17 PM
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Re: drop spindles...I think I found 'em

does anyone know where to get ones that work?
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Old Sep 24, 2015 | 04:09 AM
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Re: drop spindles...I think I found 'em

Originally Posted by nuggie
check it out
http://www.airbagit.com/spindles-ste...ontiac8286.htm anyone used them or heard from them I have been searching the internet for weeks looking for some even the recommendations I found on here seemed to have stopped making them. I really want to lower my car but I think 2" might be too much but at this point I will take what I can get. so pretty much anyone ever use em?
Hello. I have a set of used 2'' drop spindles and rear springs that I just took off of a '90 formula with 33K miles on it. I think the original owner bought them from summit. 125.00 plus shipping.
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Old Oct 11, 2015 | 08:59 PM
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Re: drop spindles...I think I found 'em

hey il take the drop spindles and springs off your hands!
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 06:30 AM
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thank you for your interest but the parts have been sold.
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 02:22 AM
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Re: drop spindles...I think I found 'em

the link is for G body spindles, listed as LeMans spindles...

why get lowering spindles when extended balljoints and chopped springs gets you to the same place a lot cheaper?
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 12:21 PM
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Re: drop spindles...I think I found 'em

yeah, let me pick them up at the extended ball joint and chopped springs store. Cheaper?
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 01:01 PM
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Re: drop spindles...I think I found 'em

There's alot of info on here about how drop spindles help lower the CG while keeping the front RC high up which is a good thing on a front heavy car.. There are pros and cons but if someone designed a strong enough 2" drop spindle for the street, it would be worth the $$$ IMO.
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 07:15 PM
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Re: drop spindles...I think I found 'em



Yes, pricey. I paid $550 or so, then found out I didn't receive the RoadRace beefy version that I requested. Sent 'em back in, another $150 or so, another alignment. I won't give 'em up, and Racecraft no longer offers them.
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 07:36 PM
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Re: drop spindles...I think I found 'em

I am curious on image 6, it appears the two center holes have incomplete threads. This usually happens when the wrong size tap drill is used. It appears the tap drill used was too large netting this condition. Incomplete threads are very easy to strip out when tightening. FYI....the pieces look fantastic and the welding is excellent.
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