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May 11, 2021 | 02:28 PM

paultate65ford

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Front Spindle

1965 Ford F100
What is the correct orientation of the front spindles. Should the spindles tilt up or down?

May 11, 2021 | 04:30 PM

dubya TF

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From: Lacey

Unloaded they will angle downward. Be sure that you have your DJMs correct side to side as well since the caster is in the welded kingpin.

May 11, 2021 | 04:56 PM

Thunderkiss1965

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The slot in the spindle for the wheel bearing washer goes up ^^^

May 11, 2021 | 09:14 PM

Jamey Eaton

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Are those the drop beams??

May 12, 2021 | 01:12 AM

#TwinIBeamLyfe

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Originally Posted by Jamey Eaton

Are those the drop beams??

they would appear to be DJM dream beams, drops about 3in. I believe.

May 12, 2021 | 05:27 AM

paultate65ford

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Thanks - That clears that up.

May 12, 2021 | 05:38 AM

paultate65ford

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Originally Posted by Jamey Eaton

Are those the drop beams??

I am installing DJM 3" drop beams. The pics are just for reference, to help explain my question. The new beams are black.
I am almost done, it looks like my tire will rub on the front of the fender. I thought maybe I installed the spindle wrong, but the notch is facing up. I replaced the worn out radius arm bushings, so maybe that is causing the issue. I have 31.6" diameter tires, and they were pretty close before I started.