[West08]

I was wondering what the difference was between the two different spindles other than you can run 16" wheels with one and not the other. I know you lose turning radius with the 16, but do you as well with the 17"? I am looking to do a 2/4 drop on my truck, but I read that drop coil springs leave the ride pretty rough. I really don't want to lose turning radius either, but want to keep my 16" wheels/ tires for the winter. I basically want the cake and eat it too.

 

[Colyn.]

Just get the 16+ spindles it wont be enough to tell. And ride wont chance much. Coils ride fine just spindles are better.

 

[SuspensionSource]

If you plan on running 16" stockers in the winter then get those if not then the 17" spindles will be fine. I know with Belltech's 2505 (the old design) you can use 16" wheels but the turning radius decreases from 5% to 15%. On the Belltech 2508 that requires 17" wheel the turning radius will have a closer to factory turning radius. Regardless of the manufacturer or truck your turning radius will see a slight decrease.

 

[GCncsuHD]

If you plan on running 16" stockers in the winter then get those if not then the 17" spindles will be fine. I know with Belltech's 2505 (the old design) you can use 16" wheels but the turning radius increases from 5% to 15%. On the Belltech 2508 that requires 17" wheel the turning radius will have a closer to factory turning radius. Regardless of the manufacturer or truck your turning radius will see a slight increase.

Fixed. A smaller or "decreased" turning radius would mean tighter turning, which we know is not true of the spindles.

 

[SuspensionSource]

Making u-turns won't be as smooth as factory.

 

[RedXray]

I can only comment on the McGaughy's 16" spindles...

The turning radius was reduced somewhat but being that you have a RCSB it won't be as bad as a ecsb or crew. Be prepared spending some time drilling/cutting the OEM balljoint (4 per side) rivets out. Then the balljoint relocates on top of the LCA instead of inside the LCA's pocket.

 

[GCncsuHD]

The turning radius was reduced...

Red, I expected better of you.

 

[RedXray]

Red, I expected better of you.

how so :hmm:

 

[GCncsuHD]

how so :hmm:

You said your turning radius was reduced...so that means your truck turned tighter after the spindles? Think of a circle, and what a radius is, a tighter, smaller, reduced, decreased, etc radius means a smaller circle.

 

[RedXray]

You said your turning radius was reduced...so that means your truck turned tighter after the spindles? Think of a circle, and what a radius is, a tighter, smaller, reduced, decreased, etc radius means a smaller circle.

correct sir :shake:

dam smart college kids :crazy:

 

[GCncsuHD]

correct sir :shake:

dam smart college kids :crazy:

:rofljest:

 

[West08]

Do the 17" spindles reduce turning radius as well? I could probably find some newer stock take-offs 17" or 18" wheels for the winter seeing as how I will need new tires for winter anyway.

 

[badz24s]

I've got the 17" McGaughy's & my turning radius increased. sometimes have problems in drive thru lanes where I have to turn, then back up & turn again to get to the window. Also, can't do a U turn on a street, wind up having to do a K turn.

 

[ShredSled]

truetrac out back and heavy foot helps shrink my turning radius! But seriously, I've never had an issue.

I would just get the 17"+ spindle, but keep in mind you'll have to cut off the bottom of the ball joint stud and install a very thin locknut to clear 17's, but this has shown to be of no concern. It's pretty easy to find 17's for winter too.