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shaihulud Custom Title Time!

1,448 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#707768
Will someone please let me know what is meant by a 'drop spindle'.

I know what they look like and why they exist.

What I want to know is, does a drop spindle raise or lower the front end?

Also are they legal in all states?

If they raise the front, are they a good idea on a Baja? If so, why, if not, why not.

Thanks, in anticip[ation.

Mountains Greg Slammed & Awesome Dubber

84 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#707769
I know this much... "drop spindles" will lower the front of your car. I doubt it will benefit and Baja Bug

Cheers 😁

Greg
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colonel mustard Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,829 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·

#707777
they lower your car. 🙂

Matt Ryan Fahrvergnugen

890 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·

#707782
It's a bit confusing as a "drop" or "dropped" spindle will lower the front. To do this the centre point of the spindle is moved to a point higher than stock.

They are called drop spindles because they will drop your car lower, not because the spindle is moved lower(because it isn't).

When the spindle is actually moved lower than stock, the effect will be to raise the car and they are referred to as "raised spindles".

Regards,

Matt.


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shaihulud Custom Title Time!

1,448 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#707932
Thank you gentlemen.

Matt's explanation has completely cleared up my confusion.

Richard.

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1,036 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#708183
Wow. Thanks for that link. Great read! Now, if only someone made machined balljoint bay lift spindles. A man can dream.
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6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#708206
shaihulud wrote:If they raise the front, are they a good idea on a Baja? If so, why, if not, why not.

Thanks, in anticip[ation.
thing 181 spindles lift the front and are completely legal.
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