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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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I was going to return the truck back to stock height, but I knew I would not be happy with the look....

I have chosen to go with some 2 inch drop spindles in the front, my question would be what do you spindle guys suggest?
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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I would strongly recomend going with McGaughy's. They are the only spindles on the market that maintain factory geometry, they do not require flipping the tie rod ends upside down, thus greatly improving on bumpsteer issues associated with other mfg. spindles. I have had drop coils , belltech spindles and currently bagged with mcgaughy and they are i hope this helps, i know that you may be able to save some coin with other companys spindles but you get what you pay for.
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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i am also doing the spindle, do you guys know where we can get some cheap, im getting the 4x4 ones, they are 2003t i think, thanks
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McGaughy's is the way I will go...I have heard good things about them!
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My bro has McGaughy's on his VHO. No problems over the last 2 years. His truck rides great BUT his turning radius sucks!

Do you have a coil suspension up front? Or torsion bars?
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by j's01silverado
My bro has McGaughy's on his VHO. No problems over the last 2 years. His truck rides great BUT his turning radius sucks!

Do you have a coil suspension up front? Or torsion bars?

Coils
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by j's01silverado
My bro has McGaughy's on his VHO. No problems over the last 2 years. His truck rides great BUT his turning radius sucks!

Do you have a coil suspension up front? Or torsion bars?
torsion bars, but why does it matter w/ spindles, sorry about taking your thread BlownChevy
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Old Mar 25, 2006 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BlownChevy
McGaughy's is the way I will go...I have heard good things about them!
Best spindle on the market IMO If i unload my trac bars in the rear it rides like a caddy.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 06:32 AM
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mcgaughy's! I have no loss of turning radius or ride quality. Just make sure your get the 2003t spindles (designed for 17"+ wheels).
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