Hey Guys,

I was wodering if someone could explain what exactly the spindles are. I dont drive a ford, but i have seen questions posted several times. I was just curious what exactly it it?

Thanks

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Jason E. Duke

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1996 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4
SLT Ext. Cab, Driftwood
5.9L 360CID V8
3.55 gears
265/75/R16

 

You have a solid axle so they don't pertain to you. With an "A" arm suspension you have what is a spindle that is what the wheel hub is attached to and that connects to the upper and lower "A" arm. With a lifting or lowering spindle the wheel is raised or lowered and the "A" arms stay at their factory location. I hope this help to clear it up for you

Here is a picture of a lifted spindle
The one on the left is factory and the right is the lift.


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[This message has been edited by Firezap (edited 11-03-2000).]

 

Yes,
that does clear it up. Thanks for the info. So thats how they do the lift on the f-150. What if you want a 5" lift, do they just keep putting spindles on that are made 5" from the originals?

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Jason E. Duke

Class of 2002 WHOOP!!
Texas A&M University
dodge4x4@ev1.net

http://www.geocities.com/agdodge4x4/index.htm
1996 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4
SLT Ext. Cab, Driftwood
5.9L 360CID V8
3.55 gears
265/75/R16

 

Dodge4x4-
Well you don't drive a Ford, but at least you're an Aggie. '97 whoop!

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'98 F150 S/C 5.4 V8 4x2, Aggie maroon, spindle lift, blocks and leafs, Rancho RSX shocks, Airaid filter system, Pro Comp 305/70/16, AR Baja 16x8, Dynomax duals, and some other stuff

 

It would be more economic and safer just to do a combo of suspension/body lift for the five+ inches. Plus the spindles have to support the truck and fit in the factory assembly for it all to work well, and I don't think anything above 3" will do the job.

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You would have to use spindles springs and "A" arms. then springs or blocks in the rear just like yours.