Thread: Drop spindles

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Does anyone know where I can get drop spindles for a 54 chevy 3100 pu? Thank you!

54 Chevy pickup uses a beam axle, no drop spindles . What you need is a dropped axle.

how do I do that? and what is a drop axel? Thanks!

A dropped axle is one that has a more pronounced bend outboard of the spring pad, moving the kingpin up, and thus the chassis down.

Sounds like you're pretty green at this, which is fine, we've all been there at some time. Here's some study material for you so you'll have a better understanding of all that you're dealing with.

http://classictrucks.com/tech/0306CLstraightxxlebb/

http://home.twcny.rr.com/schickling/.../rebuild5.html yeah, it's not the same year, but he used some of the same parts you will, and in general what he's done would apply to yours.

very helpful thank you!