How do you tell if you have dropped spindles?
If the spindle snout is near the bottom ball joint tang, then it’s a stock spindle. If the snout is about mid-way between both upper and lower ball joint tangs then it’s a drop spindle. Also, drop spindles have a very smooth casting, stock spindles are very rough in comparison.
What does a 2 inch drop spindle do?
Drop-spindles relocate the shaft to a higher position, typically 2-3 inches higher than the original. Doing this allows your wheel to be higher in the fender well, thus lowering your truck. Installing drop-spindles allows you to continue to use the vehicles factory spring and shocks.
How do lowering spindles work?
A dropped spindle, when installed properly, tucks the wheel up higher in the wheel well and physically pushes it out closer to the fender lip to help maintain correct geometry. As long as the proper wheel/tire combination is used there shouldn’t be a problem.
Do drop spindles change geometry?
People use drop spindles to alter geometry by changing the suspension’s resting position with a different spring or shock length, and then using a drop (or lift) spindle to compensate for the ride height change, basically allowing you to shift the camber curve up or down.
Why do I need a drop spindle on my truck?
Drop Spindles. Doing this allows your wheel to be higher in the fender well, thus lowering your truck. Installing drop-spindles allows you to continue to use the vehicles factory spring and shocks. Everything that mounted to the original spindle will also mount to the drop-spindle in the same locations (ie.
What’s the difference between a drop spindle and a wheel hub?
The wheel hub mounts to the spindle. The spindle, or steering knuckle, is rotated from side to side to allow your vehicle to steer by means of the steering linkage/tie rods. The difference between an original spindle and a drop-spindle is the location of the shaft that protrudes from the side of the spindle.
How does a drop spindle steering wheel work?
Drop Spindles. Your front wheels mount to the wheel hub. The wheel hub mounts to the spindle. The spindle, or steering knuckle, is rotated from side to side to allow your vehicle to steer by means of the steering linkage/tie rods. The difference between an original spindle and a drop-spindle is the location of the shaft that protrudes from…
Where do you get Your Drop Spindles from?
The drop spindles we offer are made by DJM. These high quality spindles are machined on computer controlled mills and test fitted with wheel bearing and brake calipers before leaving the DJM facility in order to provide you with a vehicle specific, perfect fit! All Spindles are sold by the PAIR
Drop Spindles. Doing this allows your wheel to be higher in the fender well, thus lowering your truck. Installing drop-spindles allows you to continue to use the vehicles factory spring and shocks. Everything that mounted to the original spindle will also mount to the drop-spindle in the same locations (ie.
The wheel hub mounts to the spindle. The spindle, or steering knuckle, is rotated from side to side to allow your vehicle to steer by means of the steering linkage/tie rods. The difference between an original spindle and a drop-spindle is the location of the shaft that protrudes from the side of the spindle.
Drop Spindles. Your front wheels mount to the wheel hub. The wheel hub mounts to the spindle. The spindle, or steering knuckle, is rotated from side to side to allow your vehicle to steer by means of the steering linkage/tie rods. The difference between an original spindle and a drop-spindle is the location of the shaft that protrudes from…
The drop spindles we offer are made by DJM. These high quality spindles are machined on computer controlled mills and test fitted with wheel bearing and brake calipers before leaving the DJM facility in order to provide you with a vehicle specific, perfect fit! All Spindles are sold by the PAIR