Machined Honda Drop Spindles

Edited: 9/12/2005 6:20:17 AM by loudciv

Originally posted by insane1



I screwed up in saying the spindle was shortened; I wasnt paying attention, but yeah the actual hub mounting point is raised by 2" and the new spindle will retain all of its original dimensions except for the hub placement.

most people need the overall height to be shorter so they dont hit the hood or have the upper ball joint bind.

Like Adam said they really need to be shorter. Also with moving the hub up you run into problems with the axle hittin the fork. Atleast I had that problem on my civic. It's a 95. I'm running the Rayne spindles on my car.

Personally, I would rather not have a shorter spindle. When you shorten it you get drastic changes in camber and toe when you alter the height. Seems to me like most people can get their car two inches from the ground with the stock spindle and keeping the control arm under the hood, so if the hub was just moved up it would lay the car out. Next we need someone to make a fork with more clearance to accommodate the dropped spindle and we'll'll be set assuming you don't have to move the motor up to prevent the axles from binding.



Originally posted by loudciv



Edited: 9/12/2005 6:20:17 AM by loudciv

Originally posted by insane1



I screwed up in saying the spindle was shortened; I wasnt paying attention, but yeah the actual hub mounting point is raised by 2" and the new spindle will retain all of its original dimensions except for the hub placement.

most people need the overall height to be shorter so they dont hit the hood or have the upper ball joint bind.

^^^^^ That's the problem I'm having now on my car. The axle is hitting the alternator bracket; so to go lower I need to raise the motor.

Originally posted by hybrid showoff



i'd scoop some up for my accord. just for the looks factor since it already sits on the ground (WITHOUT KIT)

am I missing something?

Originally posted by AON-4PumpedCL



Personally, I would rather not have a shorter spindle. When you shorten it you get drastic changes in camber and toe when you alter the height. Seems to me like most people can get their car two inches from the ground with the stock spindle and keeping the control arm under the hood, so if the hub was just moved up it would lay the car out. Next we need someone to make a fork with more clearance to accommodate the dropped spindle and we'll'll be set assuming you don't have to move the motor up to prevent the axles from binding.



Originally posted by loudciv



Edited: 9/12/2005 6:20:17 AM by loudciv

Originally posted by insane1



I screwed up in saying the spindle was shortened; I wasnt paying attention, but yeah the actual hub mounting point is raised by 2" and the new spindle will retain all of its original dimensions except for the hub placement.

most people need the overall height to be shorter so they dont hit the hood or have the upper ball joint bind.





well if u shorten the spindle 1.5" & lower the control arm mount 1.5", the camber stays the same as a stock suspension travel would. as far as toe, mine doesnt change anymore now than when it was just on cans.

Edited: 9/12/2005 9:19:07 AM by DBLT8K

Originally posted by jcordova



Originally posted by hybrid showoff



i'd scoop some up for my accord. just for the looks factor since it already sits on the ground (WITHOUT KIT)

am I missing something?



he siad he has taken the kit off and it lays flat but hasn't taken any pics.... not too sure about the truth in that; ALSO what are those 15's or 16's that is kind of cheating in a way

Originally posted by jcordova



Originally posted by hybrid showoff



i'd scoop some up for my accord. just for the looks factor since it already sits on the ground (WITHOUT KIT)

am I missing something?



YUP, lol those pictures are from last year.

and those are 17's with 40 series tires....just so u know