What to buy 1st: rims/tires or drum to disc upgrade

[T Bell]

Ok, so I'm looking at the Right Stuff big brake package. They say I can use my stock drum spindles. Is their drop spindle with the "improved geometry" worth it for auto crossing?

[Rod P]

Originally Posted by T Bell

Ok, so I'm looking at the Right Stuff big brake package. They say I can use my stock drum spindles. Is their drop spindle with the "improved geometry" worth it for auto crossing?

no... the only drop spindle that I have used that improves the geometry(what geometry are they improving anyways?) is the ridetech spindle with their tru-Turn kit,,,,,,,,your better off using your old spindle and adding a tall upper ball joint then using the right stuffs "improved geometry" spindle if you cant swing the tru-turn

[WSSix]

If the car is rolling now and if you know that the rims you're wanting to buy or are going to buy will clear the brakes, I'd go rims first if this keeps the car on the road. Otherwise, brakes first. Brakes first especially if the car is still in project state and not mobile. You might change your mind on the rims between now and then.

[T Bell]

Originally Posted by WSSix

If the car is rolling now and if you know that the rims you're wanting to buy or are going to buy will clear the brakes, I'd go rims first if this keeps the car on the road. Otherwise, brakes first. Brakes first especially if the car is still in project state and not mobile. You might change your mind on the rims between now and then.

No the car is not rolling now. It's in the garage with 15" junk rim and tires. So once I get the brakes, I'd basically have to set it on jack stands until I got my wheels. That sucks but I guess it's motivation to go ahead and get them.

[WSSix]

Originally Posted by T Bell

No the car is not rolling now. It's in the garage with 15" junk rim and tires. So once I get the brakes, I'd basically have to set it on jack stands until I got my wheels. That sucks but I guess it's motivation to go ahead and get them.

I see. Yes, brakes first then. The brakes will look good on the car while it's sitting on the stands. Consider it brake porn

[T Bell]

Originally Posted by Rod P

no... the only drop spindle that I have used that improves the geometry(what geometry are they improving anyways?) is the ridetech spindle with their tru-Turn kit,,,,,,,,your better off using your old spindle and adding a tall upper ball joint then using the right stuffs "improved geometry" spindle if you cant swing the tru-turn

Didn't see a tru turn spindle for the a-body. I will pass on the improved geometry for now. Can't wait to order my brakes tomorrow. I guess I need to order some more jack stands too