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wabco40 11-24-2017 11:29 PM

C3 drop spindles
 
Hi,

I'm just checking if there are any update on the availability of C3 drop spindles.
I believe Van Steel where looking at doing them some time ago but haven't heard anymore about them.

Brad

bazza77 11-27-2017 05:40 AM

I just got a new Van Steels catalogue and there's nothing about drop spindles in it . BUT there's an 8 link rear end coming soon apparently.

:thumbs:

Metalhead140 11-27-2017 06:36 AM

I think the reason they're not readily available is that the ideal suspension geometry height sits the car quite low anyway. That means there's not much need for drop spindles , which are generally used to correct poor suspension geometry at a lower ride height. Why are you looking for them?

wabco40 11-27-2017 01:58 PM


Originally Posted by Metalhead140 (Post 1596052134)
I think the reason they're not readily available is that the ideal suspension geometry height sits the car quite low anyway. That means there's not much need for drop spindles , which are generally used to correct poor suspension geometry at a lower ride height. Why are you looking for them?

I have got a reduced amount of travel with the car lowered as much I have. I would like to get some more suspension travel while maintaining the current ride height.

Metalhead140 11-28-2017 04:44 AM

Fair enough. :thumbs: Have you tried cutting bump stops and/or relocating shock mounts to increase travel?

69ttop502 11-28-2017 07:19 AM

If you would go coilovers, Global West has an extended traver lower A arm to get some travel back on lowered cars. I have them but haven’t built my chassis yet. Basically moves the lower coilovers mount down. Nice looking piece for sure.

Bill

http://www.globalwest.net/corvette-f...lover-c-3.html

Metalhead140 11-28-2017 08:13 AM

Easy to space the front lower shock mount down, and cut down the bump stop a bit. On the rear can raise the upper shock mount a bit and again cut the bumpstop down.

wabco40 11-29-2017 06:01 AM


Originally Posted by Metalhead140 (Post 1596059310)
Fair enough. :thumbs: Have you tried cutting bump stops and/or relocating shock mounts to increase travel?

Yes, but I figured if 1 or 2" drop spindles where available it would be a better way.


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