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| | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2010 Posts: 10 | Do you have to convert to disc brakes if you use drop spindles? 1962 gmc 1/2 ton 2wd. Also what else do I need to watch for?
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 116 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 116 | Because of the design of the stock spindles and the way the stock brake hardware attaches to the spindle , there isn't anyway to make a dropped spindle that will accommodate the setup . The main problem is the large bolt ( used to anchor the upper end of the brake shoes )attaches the backing plate to the spindle .With the dropped spindle , the " axle shaft " is moved up to the same area that the " large bolt " occupies rendering the design unusable . Hope my description isn't too confusing ? So as long as the stock spindles are used , you'll have to stick with the drum brakes .
" The heart of the wise inclines to the right , but the heart of the fool to the left " - Ecclesiastes 10:2
| | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 10 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2010 Posts: 10 | Most manufacuters of drop spindle kits say that the wheel will be pushed outword more when installing disc brakes. How much more? | | | | | Joined: May 2009 Posts: 47 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2009 Posts: 47 | I have 2 1/2" dropped spindles on my 65 with disk brakes ,best thing I ever did along with power stearing. My wheels sit just fine just like before the swap. | | |
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