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    1. #1
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      Spindle measurements c4 corvette

      hey all,

      Im chasing some spindles for my chrysler and my options down here in aus are a bit limited in what i can buy.

      Im going to build a double a arm front end to replace the torsion bars with so i can do some track days and hill climbs so it handles better

      Now to the point of the story, what im after is could some one do some measurements on some c4 spindles for me, what i need is could you measure the distance between the top and bottom ball joints (outside to outside faces) and also the distance fromt the bottom ball joint to the centre line of the hub so i can work out some rough positions on the car to see if these will work.

      Ultimatley id like some afx spindles but unfortunatley the budget wont stretch that far when i can get some vette ones from trusty ol ebay on the cheap.

      If some one thats running these could take a few specs for me i'd be really greatful

      cheers sean

      ps see attached crappy image

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    2. #2
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      Theres different types depending on year

    3. #3
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      C4 Spindle

      85 Corvette. Outside balljoint flush mount surfaces are right at 9&5/8". Lower balljoint mount to centerline of hub is right at 4&5/8".

    4. #4
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      Thanks VenturaII, Much appreciated, that helps a fair bit, by any chance do you know if the 84 ones are the same??

      cheers sean

    5. #5
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      C4 Spindle

      No, I don't know if they are all the same or not. One difference is the newer ones (86 & up) have a hole for anti lock brake sensors.

    6. #6
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      They altered the length of the upper and lower control arms so they are not a straight fit on the 67-79 camaro well on my 96 1s anyway would they be C5 ?.

    7. #7
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      the dimentions on the left are off a 95 corvette.
      71 LS1 SOLD 6-24-6

      Future Plans: LS2/T56 in 70-73 camaro

    8. #8
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      What is the spindle on the right from? Looks like Camaro, but I can't be sure.
      I'm also wondering if there is much difference in the king pin angle.
      Ken
      If there is a hard way to do something, I'll find it!
      My other car is a Vega.

    9. #9
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      Thanks for those specs obsin71Ls1,
      that really makes things easy,
      its good when you can take measurements on the car and you dont even have the parts sitting there!!!

      much appreciated

      cheers sean
      74 vj 2dr hardtop valiant 19x12's 19 x 9's wilwoods 360 6spd

    10. #10
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      Quote Originally Posted by wildvj
      Thanks for those specs obsin71Ls1,
      that really makes things easy,
      its good when you can take measurements on the car and you dont even have the parts sitting there!!!
      much appreciated

      cheers sean
      you are welcome

      Quote Originally Posted by Kenova
      What is the spindle on the right from? I'm also wondering if there is much difference in the king pin angle
      2nd gen camaro spindle. i don't know the specific #s on the kingpin inclination angle on the 2 spindles but visually they seem close.
      71 LS1 SOLD 6-24-6

      Future Plans: LS2/T56 in 70-73 camaro

    11. #11
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      can you post a larger pic of just the C4 spindle so I can see the kingpin inclination and other specs? Thanks,

      Marck

    12. #12
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      Quote Originally Posted by Twin_Turbo
      can you post a larger pic of just the C4 spindle so I can see the kingpin inclination and other specs? Thanks,

      Marck
      unfotunetly that diagram does not include the measurement for the kingpin inclination angle. if you want, i can post an actual pic of the c4 spindle I have.
      71 LS1 SOLD 6-24-6

      Future Plans: LS2/T56 in 70-73 camaro




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