installing drop spindle

[Gene76]

I want to install 2 1/2" drop spindles on my stock 1976 chevy c10 and am interested if any issues will come on doing this as I have read about having to do some cutting on the lower control arms. I plan on maybe 17 x8" rims As of now I am considering just smotthie style chrome rims. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have lowered the rear a couple inches already. Any preference on suppliers also.
Thanks
Gene

 

[bluex]

With a 17x8 you shouldn't need to trim the a-arms, that's usually only an issue with a 15x8.

You will have to bend the brake line slightly for clearance around the upper ball joint nut. Not really a big deal though.

 

[mlsceo]

Yep, just like bluex said.