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Re: Another dropped spindle question
Bullet #546543 March 08th 2012 4:05 pm
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1994, the same year model as my van, I may have the # somewhere at home. You'll have to "tweek" 'em just a touch as shown on the post. The bracket that's made on the line and secures the middle of the brake line at the upper control arm will need to be flipped over.
And that's it...solves a lot of issues and makes for a lot safer braking.

Re: Another dropped spindle question
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Thanks CATFISH :
But still looking for a 94 C3500 hose that matches you photos

Would this be the left one ? Looks kinda short.

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"If you can't roast the tires at 50 mph ...your motor still needs work !"
Re: Another dropped spindle question
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Check out Napa part #'s - UP 38184 & UP 38185

I liked how they tuck out of harms way.
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There are two different types for the G3500/C3500. I'm not sure why some models had the shorter hoses. I think the HD3500's were a solid axle and maybe that's the difference.(?)

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Re: Another dropped spindle question
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Once again many Thanks CATFISH .....


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"If you can't roast the tires at 50 mph ...your motor still needs work !"
Re: Another dropped spindle question
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I installed drop spindles with stock springs last fall on my '95 g20. I think it was around 3". I'm now running Cragars that stick out a little further in the front and rub if I hit a good bump. So now I am looking for stiffer springs, wondering if I can just install G30 springs to lessen the flex of the front end. Any ideas?

Re: Another dropped spindle question
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You could try some stiffer shocks first, I just put on some MonoMax from KYB, those things are beasts.

Re: Another dropped spindle question
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I found out that O'Reilly's has load adjusting shocks (the shocks with the spring on them for heavy loads) available for the front end of these vans. Might stiffen it up nicely.


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2.5" dropped spindles plus cut half a coil. 6" wheels with 215/75-15 on the front, 7" on the back with 235/70-15, rear springs de-arched. Clearence cut the front outer bumper brackets, very slightly rolled the front inside fender lip, front end aligned perfect. Bent front OEM replacement brake lines, no issue there, 98 Suburban aftermarket rear sway bar fit like it was made for it, probably not so well on a non-lowered van. Overall, about 4" drop in front, 2.5" in rear, rides, handles, drives, better than ever.


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Re: Another dropped spindle question
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Sounds nice!! got any pics?


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