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Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Taller
spindle conversion
Buying all the parts new requires a hefty chunk
of change so I'm not convinced yet it's worth the cost. My old 68 El Camino
with PST polygraphite bushings in front, Del-a-lum
Hi Clint,
I have this conversion on my Elky. Unfortunately I didn't get to
drive it much before the change, so I can't say if it better or not. Based
on the driving I've done lately I can say I'm happy with the results. It
handles quite well (considering it has an alliron big block)compared
Title: Re: [Chevelle-List] Taller spindle conversion
on 11/20/02 7:24 PM, Clint Hooper at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Has anyone done this conversion on their car and do you really feel it made a substantial improvement? There seems to be two schools of thought on this subject on Team Chevelle. I
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How much steering lock-to-lock did you lose in
the conversion,Dave? What are the effects
Title: Re: [Chevelle-List] Taller spindle conversion
Brad,I really don't plan to drive my Elky on a
roadcourse so the conversion will probably come down to if I have the extra
funds when I purchase the Baer brake kit. Baeroffers a taller spindle
set-up with their brake packages.
Clint
Thanks for the input,Dave. From what I've read,the
loss of turning radius is not something that's easily rectified.
Clint HooperLT5 Registry DirectorWichita Falls,Tx(940)
855-6636'91 ZR-1 Callaway AerobodyTX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.net/
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Thanks for the input,Dave. From what I've
read,the loss of turning
: Thursday, November 21, 2002 2:35
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Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List] Taller
spindle conversion
Not easily
rectified? Sure it is! If you really need to make a tight turn,
use your right foot to decrease the turning radius. You can explain to
the officer that you were not doing donuts
Clint,
There are a few that have done it that
lurk at Team Chevelle in the Brakes Suspension forum. They swear by the tall spindle theory but I
dont know if thats just a side effect of getting 12 brakes
or not. With my 13 BOLT-ON-TO-STOCK-SPINDLES
Baer system and the 17 Nitto tires,
110%
completely worthwhile. I have my '70 Chevelle with tall spindles, 12"
brakes and Hotchkis a-arms and it's just night and day compared to my stock '72
El Camino.
-Dave
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There you go, a satisfied customer!
Dale McIntosh
TC Gold #92/ACES #1709
67SS/67 Elky
Dale's Place
Team 67
Midwest Chevelle Regionals
Subject: RE: [Chevelle-List]
Taller spindle conversion
110% completely worthwhile. I have
my '70 Chevelle with tall spindles, 12
Buying all the parts new requires a hefty chunk of
change so I'm not convinced yet it's worth the cost. My old 68 El Camino with
PST polygraphite bushings in front, Del-a-lum in the rear boxed arms,Hellwig 1
1/4" front swaybar 1" rear,KYB shocks,and 17x8 TT II wheels all around
with BFG
How much steering lock-to-lock did you lose in the
conversion,Dave? What are the effects of the increased bumpsteer of the
conversion? What was the condition of your suspension system on your '70 when
you performed the conversion? What is the condition of your suspension on your
72 Elky?
Thanks for all the feedback,guys. I guess I'm going
to do a lot more research before I make any decisions about the taller spindle
set-up.
Clint HooperLT5 Registry DirectorWichita Falls,Tx(940)
855-6636'91 ZR-1 Callaway AerobodyTX TAGS: USA ZR1http://www.LT5Registry.net/
Hi Guys,
I missed the earlier thread about the tall spindle set up, but will add my $.02 anyway.
I have a 65 elky and I used tall spindles from a 78 buick wagon along with the l1e iroc z 12" rotors. I also used a complete global west suspension set up front and rear. I replaced the 9" drums out
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