Do I have drop spindles?

[AlwaysWantedA55]

I only recently bought the car and don't yet know it well. Can you tell from this picture if I have drop spindles? I initially thought so, but the rotors are small (10"), and most descriptions of drop spindles I've seen say they require the larger rotors.

http://www.trifive.com/photopostgallery/showphoto.php?photo=371

[HotRodJoe]

I'd say you do have dropped spindles.

[Hafrod]

YES!!!! They may be McGaugheys. That's what I have and they take the SAME rotor

[Rick_L]

Yes, I agree. Actually most of the dropped spindles take a slightly small rotor than the rotors that fit a stock spindle.

[AlwaysWantedA55]

Right on! There's $500 I can re-direct to a pocket kit. :tu

[Dirty Intentions]

I have a question for all, on drop spindles, My father (being a 60's greaser) had a number of these tri-5s and they used to raise the front ends up w/out tube framing and straight axle, He calls those drop-spindles , they used to take two sets and make one, i would like to raise my 55 up a little but I don't want to butcher the frame and I don't want to straight axle it, all thoughts are appreciated!!

[Rick_L]

What you're referring to is the opposite of today's dropped spindles.

I've never seen one of that type that looked safe enough to drive, let alone drive fast.

[acardon]

There is some spring extenders on e-bay. Do a search on "55 chevy front lift" in E-bay motors. Don't know how good they work or how safe they are. :confused:

[Bihili]

http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL470/4002687/9976060/285940850.jpg

Dirty Intentions
These are not for the average welder. Two stock spindles welded together to make one raised spindle.

[Rick_L]

Holy ****! :eek:

[Dirty Intentions]

But do they sell such any where???? Thats cool!!!