Fat man drop spindles

[willitrun69 10]

HI

 

any one using the fat man fabrications drop spindles for 69-70 Mustang ?

 

thanks

[Cruzzar 22]

I wasn't aware that Fatman made 2" dropped spindles for the stock Mustang suspension but I now see in their catalogue an application for them. They are a weldment and can be had for any specific year. I've not heard of anyone running them.

Edited February 25, 2010 by Cruzzar

[jgstang 21]

yep, i found a set on ebay awhile back and put them on my 69! i like them...i had to use maverick outter tie rods to align it...heres before and after!

 

 

Edited February 26, 2010 by jgstang

[MikeStang 247]

Do you have the Shelby drop as well? or just the drop spindles?

What leaf springs ya running? that thing sits nice for sure.

Whats the complete suspension set up?

Mike

[jgstang 21]

just the drop spindles and 2" drop blocks rear with orig springs... think i will get some of those reverse eye spring though! i heard the drop blocks are not a good idea....this car wouldn't look so bad if it had a desent color! when its alculpulco blue and the better wheels it will look sweet!

[MikeStang 247]

My friend and I were looking at your car and we both agree the color isnt the best of colors but damn that thing would look good in just about any color LOL.

Good to know you didnt have to do anything super crazy to get that stance, that is exactly what im going for on my 69 Mach but im going to do the shelby drop and reverse eye springs.

Mike

[jgstang 21]

thanks Mike! yes the really cool thing is this drop was real simple!! the main reason for going the drop spindles way is to have the nice stance but at the same time have a nice ride, not too stiff!! as i go along with this car i'll update with pics.....i know there is a ton of classic cars out there but there is something about these mustangs thats in my blood and i sure like working with them.....best of luck with yours!

[1952 10]

were you able to use your stock Disc Brakes and rotors ?

1952

[1952 10]

were you able to use your stock Disc Brakes and rotors ?

1952

[Jayru 17]

So do you not need the negative wedge ball joint kit when using drop spindles? Are the steering arms on the spindle still at stock height so no worries about bump steer?

[Jayru 17]

So do you not need the negative wedge ball joint kit when using drop spindles? Are the steering arms on the spindle still at stock height so no worries about bump steer?

[jgstang 21]

i used the rotors and calipers that came with the spindles, yes they built these to reduce bumpsteer...

[jgstang 21]

i used the rotors and calipers that came with the spindles, yes they built these to reduce bumpsteer...

[buening 63]

AFAIK these do not require the negative wedges, as the spindle is just relocated on the spindle assembly, not changing the angle of the control arms. jgstang you are lucky. I'd love to find a set of these on ebay for a reasonable price!!!

[buening 63]

AFAIK these do not require the negative wedges, as the spindle is just relocated on the spindle assembly, not changing the angle of the control arms. jgstang you are lucky. I'd love to find a set of these on ebay for a reasonable price!!!