Do drop spindles move the wheel out a bit?

t_wade · 08-12-2008, 02:20 PM

Noob question. I was thinking about dropping my 97 a bit, and wanted to use drop spindles, but with the jacked up wheels that were on it when i got it, it doesn't look like the mount point for the tierod end will clear the wheel if i add a drop spindle. Do the drop spindles move the wheel out a bit for more clearance or is the wheel position the same? Thanks for any help you guys could provide.

greencactus3 · 08-12-2008, 02:39 PM

yes, they widen the track a bit but the tie rod clearance gets worse

t_wade · 08-12-2008, 02:51 PM

Ok, I understand that since the wheel moves up on the spindle, the tie rod gets closer to the wheel. I have 16 x 8 wheels, with spacers behind them, and would be willing to change the spacer to match the offset of a second gen ZQ8 wheel. If I understand correctly, if I matched that offset, and added the drop spindle, the tie rod should clear. Is that correct?, and what is the stock offset of a ZQ8 wheel anyway?

terryl · 08-12-2008, 09:17 PM

That sounds correct. However, you still will not be able to run normal hammer on weights on the inside. Will have to use stick ons.

greencactus3 · 08-12-2008, 10:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by t_wade

Ok, I understand that since the wheel moves up on the spindle, the tie rod gets closer to the wheel. I have 16 x 8 wheels, with spacers behind them, and would be willing to change the spacer to match the offset of a second gen ZQ8 wheel. If I understand correctly, if I matched that offset, and added the drop spindle, the tie rod should clear. Is that correct?, and what is the stock offset of a ZQ8 wheel anyway?

not necessarily, the wheel profile varies between wheels, matched offset will not guarentee clearance, although it is a good guesstimation.

t_wade · 08-13-2008, 03:23 PM

Well, my wheels are steel, and should be a bit thinner than most aluminum wheels. I think I will give it a shot and see what happens. Thanks for your help.

JJ83 · 08-17-2008, 07:59 PM

Whoa whoa whoa. I'm currently lowering mine '98 S-10 with the newer ZQ8 wheels. I'm going down 3" in the front. Am I understand this correctly that i'll hit the tie rod ends? I'm using a 1" lowering spring and 2" spindles. Do I have to use spacers, and if so won't that push the wheel out too far. I think I would hit the inner fenderwell?

terryl · 08-18-2008, 02:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by JJ83

Whoa whoa whoa. I'm currently lowering mine '98 S-10 with the newer ZQ8 wheels. I'm going down 3" in the front. Am I understand this correctly that i'll hit the tie rod ends? I'm using a 1" lowering spring and 2" spindles. Do I have to use spacers, and if so won't that push the wheel out too far. I think I would hit the inner fenderwell?

I believe you should be fine. Another 1/2" drop and you would be right next to the inner lip of the wheels. You will still be above the lips. Probably. lol

mk2gti · 08-18-2008, 03:09 PM

factory tie rod ends wont hit. aftermarket ones will, i have drop spindals on my truck and i put 2 new front tie rods that are aftermarket and they were slightly bigger, had to take them back and buy used factory ones

08-12-2008, 02:20 PM	#1
t_wade Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 Location: User is: OffLine	Do drop spindles move the wheel out a bit? Noob question. I was thinking about dropping my 97 a bit, and wanted to use drop spindles, but with the jacked up wheels that were on it when i got it, it doesn't look like the mount point for the tierod end will clear the wheel if i add a drop spindle. Do the drop spindles move the wheel out a bit for more clearance or is the wheel position the same? Thanks for any help you guys could provide.
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08-12-2008, 02:39 PM	#2
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,014 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Do drop spindles move the wheel out a bit? yes, they widen the track a bit but the tie rod clearance gets worse
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08-12-2008, 02:51 PM	#3
t_wade Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Do drop spindles move the wheel out a bit? Ok, I understand that since the wheel moves up on the spindle, the tie rod gets closer to the wheel. I have 16 x 8 wheels, with spacers behind them, and would be willing to change the spacer to match the offset of a second gen ZQ8 wheel. If I understand correctly, if I matched that offset, and added the drop spindle, the tie rod should clear. Is that correct?, and what is the stock offset of a ZQ8 wheel anyway?
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08-12-2008, 09:17 PM	#4
terryl I'll do it tomorrow maybe Age: 51 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,091 Location: Kingston Springs, TN. User is: OffLine	Re: Do drop spindles move the wheel out a bit? That sounds correct. However, you still will not be able to run normal hammer on weights on the inside. Will have to use stick ons.
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08-12-2008, 10:36 PM	#5
greencactus3 bellcranks no more Age: 21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 23,014 Location: ann arbor, mi User is: OffLine	Re: Do drop spindles move the wheel out a bit? Quote: Originally Posted by t_wade Ok, I understand that since the wheel moves up on the spindle, the tie rod gets closer to the wheel. I have 16 x 8 wheels, with spacers behind them, and would be willing to change the spacer to match the offset of a second gen ZQ8 wheel. If I understand correctly, if I matched that offset, and added the drop spindle, the tie rod should clear. Is that correct?, and what is the stock offset of a ZQ8 wheel anyway? not necessarily, the wheel profile varies between wheels, matched offset will not guarentee clearance, although it is a good guesstimation.
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08-13-2008, 03:23 PM	#6
t_wade Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Do drop spindles move the wheel out a bit? Well, my wheels are steel, and should be a bit thinner than most aluminum wheels. I think I will give it a shot and see what happens. Thanks for your help.
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08-17-2008, 07:59 PM	#7
JJ83 Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 49 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Do drop spindles move the wheel out a bit? Whoa whoa whoa. I'm currently lowering mine '98 S-10 with the newer ZQ8 wheels. I'm going down 3" in the front. Am I understand this correctly that i'll hit the tie rod ends? I'm using a 1" lowering spring and 2" spindles. Do I have to use spacers, and if so won't that push the wheel out too far. I think I would hit the inner fenderwell?
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08-18-2008, 02:15 AM	#8
terryl I'll do it tomorrow maybe Age: 51 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3,091 Location: Kingston Springs, TN. User is: OffLine	Re: Do drop spindles move the wheel out a bit? Quote: Originally Posted by JJ83 Whoa whoa whoa. I'm currently lowering mine '98 S-10 with the newer ZQ8 wheels. I'm going down 3" in the front. Am I understand this correctly that i'll hit the tie rod ends? I'm using a 1" lowering spring and 2" spindles. Do I have to use spacers, and if so won't that push the wheel out too far. I think I would hit the inner fenderwell? I believe you should be fine. Another 1/2" drop and you would be right next to the inner lip of the wheels. You will still be above the lips. Probably. lol
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08-18-2008, 03:09 PM	#9
mk2gti Registered User Age: 19 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 59 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Do drop spindles move the wheel out a bit? factory tie rod ends wont hit. aftermarket ones will, i have drop spindals on my truck and i put 2 new front tie rods that are aftermarket and they were slightly bigger, had to take them back and buy used factory ones
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