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Old 08-29-2008, 12:09 PM
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i dont think so I believe the spindle is narrower to fit and that moves the steering closer to the hub making less turning
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Originally Posted by 95 bright teal
i dont think so I believe the spindle is narrower to fit and that moves the steering closer to the hub making less turning
I'm sorry, but every word in that post is wrong. Rumors still exist...no worries though.

I have Mcgaughy 16" drop spindles and lost NO turning radius. Best spindle to run only more work to install than your standard 17" drop spindle. The turning radius is lost from the balljoint bolts hitting the spindle when turning. This can easily be fixed with slight clearancing of the spindle. You don't sacrifice the strength of the spindle either. People with 16's be happy you have 16's, the 16"+ is a good spindle!

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Old 09-02-2008, 12:09 AM
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I have never heard of the fix, i have read many threads on the issue and most people took them off, sorry
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Originally Posted by Dezert1500
I'm sorry, but every word in that post is wrong. Rumors still exist...no worries though.

I have Mcgaughy 16" drop spindles and lost NO turning radius. Best spindle to run only more work to install than your standard 17" drop spindle. The turning radius is lost from the balljoint bolts hitting the spindle when turning. This can easily be fixed with slight clearancing of the spindle. You don't sacrifice the strength of the spindle either. People with 16's be happy you have 16's, the 16"+ is a good spindle!

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We talkin' about a 2 or 4wd truck? I don't have a problem cearancing the sindles some or grinding down a ball joint stud. I'm very interested in 16" drop spindles. Sorry if I'm beating this thing to death................
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You have 4wd so you can only use the Mcgaughy 17" and up spindle. Sorry didn't realize you had 4wd at first. I'll leave that info for others, since it good info and may help kill rumors.

Run a Mcgaughy 17" spindle, you may have to clearance the spindle some for turning. Not a big deal. You will have to use the Mcgaughy supplied shorter ball joint nut and cut some of the ball joint off. Not a big deal. PM me with any questions, I have dealt with these Chevy trucks for years they are easy to me.
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No way I can grind the spindle to fit a 16" wheel................

Edit; I know that's a big request.....

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No way, you need 17" wheels, it is very close. 17" stock wheels can be found on craigslist for $200 fyi.
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Thanks- guess there's absolutley no way around 17" wheels..................
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