Drop spindles vs. lowering springs - Lateral-g Forums

**XcYZ** · #1 05-03-2006, 12:27 PM

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I know drop spindles can cause interference with the tie rod and inner side of the wheel (with wide wheels). I don't know if that's the case with 18" wheels though.

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importkiller69ss · #2 05-03-2006, 07:42 PM

hotchkis make awesome 2" lowering springs they are cheaper than some others but have been out longer and alot of people use them..dse makes awesome parts and they too have 2" drop springs i have the hotchkis on mine

astroracer · #3 05-04-2006, 05:49 AM

What you want to consider is alignment after the drop. Drop spindles create (essentially) a static, straight down drop which doesn't affect the current alignment to a great degree. Lowering springs lower the car in relationship to the spindle which increases camber. To correct the camber the upper arms need to be pushed outboard with more (or less) shims. The only problem here is how straight your car is to begin with and how much "room" you have to correct the alignment.
I will go with dropped spindles every time to get the "majority" of a drop and then adjust that with lowering springs to dial it in. I feel doing it this way leaves more room for adjustment...
Mark

markss28 · #4 05-04-2006, 08:18 AM

I like springs mainly because you can get the drop and get an alignment to correct any camber problems. Also you will resceive a better handling suspension because the spring is tighter then the original. Plus spring are like $120 vesus $250+ for spindles.

atwot · #5 05-04-2006, 10:13 AM

Thanks for the info guys! Excellent point astroracer, I wouldn't have thought of that.

David Pozzi · #6 05-10-2006, 09:27 PM

http://www.pro-touring.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16609
Here are some First Gen Camaro drop spindle horror stories.

The tie rod hits the tire unless you run very narrow wheels and tires. Most guys with performance tire/wheel combos can't use drop spindles on a First Gen.

markss28 · #7 05-15-2006, 09:16 AM

I just cut my Hotchkis front springs because I wanted more drop in the front and I couldnt be happier. It took me about 2 hours to get them off and cut them and about 1 1/2 to pu them back on. They look great I just need to get an alignment. The tires tuck just a bit into the fender. Its looks great.