[Alpines] [Tigers] Drop Spindles

[Carl McLelland]

Raise the spindle height so the front of the car sits lower. Another
alternative that I did on my old S1 race car was to drill out the rivets in
the coil spring buckets, lower the bocket then weld it into place. Lowers the
front without altering the suspension geometry. a block of aluminum between
the rear leaf springs and axle tube to lower the rear and the car is back in
symmetry. To make the lever shocks work good, a 50/50 misture of 15wt
motorcycle fork tube oil and STP. A good handling Alpine at minimum cost.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Marc James Small
  To: Jim ; 'Brent Edinger' ; 'tigers' ; 'Alpine List'
  Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2009 6:19 PM
  Subject: Re: [Alpines] [Tigers] Drop Spindles


  At 08:49 PM 12/17/2009, Jim wrote:

   >The dropped spindles can be had from a Hillman Minx ( series V & VI ),
   >Singer Gazelle ( series V & VI ) and Sunbeam Rapier (series IV & V ) that
   >were produced from late '63 to '67 . From what I've been told,  they only
   >came on cars sold in the U.K. , Australia and New Zealand although I've
  come
   >across a few rare others...
   >They have the stub axle located exactly 7/8" higher than Alpine/Tiger
   >spindles which effectively lowers the car the same amount. I have 3 sets
   >that I've acquired over the years at no small expense. One set is for
sale
   >at the right price...

  Thank you.  But I have not the slightest idea of
  what you are speaking.  What the hell is a "drop
  axle"?  Is there anyone out there who can set
  this out in Layman's Terms or who can provide a
  drawing of what we are discussing.

  I am a dimwit and I am at a loss.

  Marc


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