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cdavis44 cdavis44
I watched NASCAR once | Posts: 8 | Joined: 05/09
Posted: 08/08/09
10:59 AM

What are the benefits of running a 2 in drop spindle on a street stock, specifically a 79 camaro on an ashphalt track with 12-14 degree corners. Any and all info would be of help. Thank you!  

 
mcbrake mcbrake
I watched NASCAR once | Posts: 1 | Joined: 08/09
Posted: 08/14/09
11:59 AM

In my opinion all the difference in the world. It changes ride height without causing a-arm problems, greatly effects bump steer. etc . In one sentence it levels out a-arms and tie rods. our car went from middle to front with the other changes that go along with it.  

 
mdew99 mdew99
I watched NASCAR once | Posts: 4 | Joined: 02/08
Posted: 09/18/09
10:46 AM

A 2" drop spindle will help your car turn much better through the center of the corner because it re-positions your moment center(roll center) to a much better location.  You should also get better forward bite on corner exit because you will no longer have a tight/loose problem.  A note of caution though, if you make this change, you need to make sure you do not have excessive bump steer or ackerman.  If you do not correct these problems with the steering, it will cancel out all of the positive changes you made on the moment center.  Also, don't run too much front spring split(RF stiffer), or it will overload the RF tire and cause you to have a push in the center.  Start out with the RF spring 100 lbs. stiffer than the LF, at most.  

 
NOS51 NOS51
I watched NASCAR once | Posts: 2 | Joined: 12/09
Posted: 12/25/09
12:30 PM

What are the 2" drop spindles?? and what kind of car are they off of??? Sorry Im kinda new to racing and have not heard of them  

 
circletech circletech
I watched NASCAR once | Posts: 4 | Joined: 12/09
Posted: 12/26/09
07:28 AM

2" drops are aftermarket stockapearing.ie pinto-mustang2-s10 ect.Good choice for camero stub setting at ride height of 4" but very important to check you rollcenter,front geomerty.Allso you may need to ream your ball joint tapers in the new spindels to match ball joints.Allso there ajustable ball joints on the market to improve front end numbers  

 
RLR-5124 RLR-5124
I watched NASCAR once | Posts: 24 | Joined: 01/09
Posted: 12/30/09
07:30 AM

you do not need to go through all that work , for a beginner i would just run the rated springs with non adjustable spring buckets cut to size to get your ride hight. it is much easier and less time consuming. set your camber and caster and set the toe. then you are ready to go racing. quick and easy for a beginner to do right in the garage.  

 
circletech circletech
I watched NASCAR once | Posts: 4 | Joined: 12/09
Posted: 12/30/09
09:00 AM

By doing so you will locate your roll center below ground level(been there done that)Now to keep the car from rolling over on the right front on corner entree you will need to up your right front spring rate to around 1000 to 1200 lb.now the car will be tight.Just useing the drop spindles your gonna be close if you have no way to check you numbers.It will make a large improvement on your handeling and you can get down to 600lb spring rates on the front.  

 
NOS51 NOS51
I watched NASCAR once | Posts: 2 | Joined: 12/09
Posted: 01/03/10
06:50 PM

The car i have is a chevelle `73-`77 and the ride height rule is 6".  Well they still work?? or is there something esle I can do to help my car turn better in the middle????  

 
Racer72 Racer72
I watched NASCAR once | Posts: 15 | Joined: 01/10
Posted: 01/04/10
02:50 PM

I see that new company ADGO Racing Products that posted on here, has a selection of fabricated spindles, they manufacture themselves, they look nice. The may be able to offer some assistance.