Lets talk spindles!

[ProTouring442]

Originally Posted by yamadog

While I clearly understand that the AFX spindles do everything you could want out of a spindle, the 1100$ price tag is way out of my price range. That's why I was looking for info on how to use c4 spindles. I know they are not a 'bolt on' but I was hoping to discuss it with someone who has actually tried them. What REALLY needs to be done? Does it require a differrent ball joint or can you re-ream the holes in the c4 spindle? Isn't the Corvette a front steer car and the Camaro a rear steer? Were the spindles swaped side to side to put the steering arm in the correct relation? If the geometry of the steering arms are wrong, can it simply be cut off and re welded? Is there another factory spindle that will work? These are the kind of things I was hoping to discuss. Thanks again, Jason

Caveat: I don't know anything more about this company than the information I found while doing a search.

L&H Kustoms is coming out with a set of spindles that, though not as advanced as the AFX spindles, they are less money.

http://www.lhkustoms.com/

From their website: "Pro Billet™ Tall Spindles. Designed to fit the 64-72 A body, 67-69 F body, and 68-74 X body platforms, machined out of ultra strong, lightweight 6061 T6511 aircraft spec aluminum with an ultra strong billet spindle shaft machined from 4130 Chromoly steel."

Merry Christmas!
Bill

[Blake Foster]

You Would be WAYYYYY better off to drop the idea of using Corvette C4 spindles. there are so many things that are different that it would end up costing you more that 1100 to install them.
if money is the issue this is what i would do.

stock spindles, guldstrand mod. this will get you everything you need and not complicate your life or waste your time and money.

there are many good reasons the C4 spindles are not used on this combination.

you asked the ?

[Bowtieracing]

The time when Mark used the C4 spindle was way back when there were allmost nothing pro touring parts available for these cars. But i do agree with you. I would be cool to make it work. I have allways liked the looks of the C4 suspension. You can cut the front streer tie rod arm away and bolt new one under the bearing pack bolts. Offcourse you need to design and machine one.

[MarkM66]

Have you looked into using taller ball joints?

http://www.scandc.com/index.htm

[DEIGuy38]

Originally Posted by MarkM66

Have you looked into using taller ball joints?

http://www.scandc.com/index.htm

After talking with Marcus at SC&C, I did the Guldstrand mod, Taller upper ball joints and taller outer tie rod ends to help eliminate bumpsteer with stock spindles. Check out Dave Pozzi he ran a bunch of numbers on different scenairo's with tall ball joints. http://www.pozziracing.com/power_per...e_motorspo.htm

[CarlC]

Taller outer tie rod ends? Where did you find those?

[Rick Dorion]

http://www.scandc.com/balljoints.htm

[DOOM]

Hey YAMADOG see post #46 in the SNAPPYTRAVIS Thread! Change the name to ATS you'll get the point

[mstennes]

Originally Posted by Teetoe_Jones

Because it isn't remotely a bolt on affair. Everything needs to be changed to adapt them- from ball joints, to steering arm location. The amount of fab work required to make it work is not worth the money spent.
If you want an OEM quality forged aluminum spindle that does bolt on, Speedtech and the AFX spindle are the best option for the money.

Tyler

Tyler,
I forgot which AFX I want (I know again) there for the 69 with the GW upper and lower control arms with GW's coil over setup.