Anyone have first hand comparison of AFX spindles??

[ScotI]

Originally Posted by Bill Howell

I went with a TTll, 17x7 with 4 3/4 bs. HOWEVER, TTlls are odd wheels and require a 1/4" spacer to work with the C-5 set up so really a 4 1/2 bs would have worked with any other wheel.

I was under the impression that the ATS spindle on a G-body would only allow 3.5" BS'ing (that's the info I got when I inquired about them). They said any more BS'ing & the steering arm would interfere w/the wheel lip on the inside.

Hhmmm . . .....

[Derek69SS]

Originally Posted by nitrorocket

I have had my body off twice and I can not think off any more issues. I figure I have to re-align the body any way when I do the cage, I might as well try, I will see how it goes. I would think 1800 lbs would surely make some difference another 1/2" lower, especialy on the track. Anybody with software to figure this out?

I put some serious thought into this too, and also decided not to do it. My main reason was that I would have to fab up new front inner fenders or run without them to have any gain. The front-tire to inner-fender clearance is the limiting factor for getting the maximum drop from the car, so in reality, with stock inners, and running as low as you can go, rather than dropping the body 1/2" you would just effectively be raising the chassis 1/2". This would be nice for gaining a little ground-clearance, but you would be moving weight higher, rather than lower... of course, custom inner fenders would solve that problem, and allow you to take advantage of the body-drop.

[Bill Howell]

Originally Posted by ScotI

I was under the impression that the ATS spindle on a G-body would only allow 3.5" BS'ing (that's the info I got when I inquired about them). They said any more BS'ing & the steering arm would interfere w/the wheel lip on the inside.

Hhmmm . . .....

The wheels I have on it right now (corvette wheels) do hit the tie rod. I will have you an answer tonight about the new ones. It will be close, but I think we are ok.

[ScotI]

Originally Posted by Bill Howell

The wheels I have on it right now (corvette wheels) do hit the tie rod. I will have you an answer tonight about the new ones. It will be close, but I think we are ok.

Please post your findings when you get the chance.

[Bill Howell]

Unless I am really missing something, I will have plenty of clearance with the 4 3/4 b.s. I put the TTlls back on that are 4" bs and there is plenty of room, plenty. There will be absolutely no issue with the steering arms and clearance.
The other 3/4 will not be a factor.

[USAZR1]

Originally Posted by Derek69SS

I put some serious thought into this too, and also decided not to do it. My main reason was that I would have to fab up new front inner fenders or run without them to have any gain. The front-tire to inner-fender clearance is the limiting factor for getting the maximum drop from the car, so in reality, with stock inners, and running as low as you can go, rather than dropping the body 1/2" you would just effectively be raising the chassis 1/2". This would be nice for gaining a little ground-clearance, but you would be moving weight higher, rather than lower... of course, custom inner fenders would solve that problem, and allow you to take advantage of the body-drop.

Just how low do you want to go,guys? My El Camino is definitely lower than both your cars and if I had my 17x9 fronts re-backspaced from 5" to 5.5",I could probably take the car down another 1/2" to 1",with ease.
And,my car still has the inner fenders.