[lwlevens]

whats up guys newbe here pretty cool.Restoring my 72 nova ss was reading a hot rod mag. the other day someone had installed a 2" drop spidle on their nova,and also installed chevelle steering arms they said this would move the tierod ends up higher for more clearance just wanted to know what this means and is it worth doing thanks guys.Dom

 

[Prairie Kid]

the way our novas work is the steering arms are attached to the spindle, lowering the car brings all that linkage down, whereas the chevelle arms dont hang as low, the geometry is higher up in general.

if you keep your stock hardware, any clearance issues could damage your steering components., its not too likely, but its still a concern

 

[lwlevens]

2" drop

ok thanks i"ll keep that in mind, so the chevelle steering arms should fit without a problem,Dom

 

[71nova355]

that nova is sweet but I bet there was some fabrication going on there. As long as you arnt scared away by that it can be done. That nova was sick but you can find bolt on parts that will work just as good and 2'' is safe to do even with all the stock linkage.:yes:

 

[three speed 58]

2"drop nova

I have a spare set of Heidts 2" drop Tall spindles if interested Camaro/Nova/ Chevelle' Part # SP-110

 

[lwlevens]

nova newbie

will those drops fit my 72 nova also what do you mean by tall spindles and how much.thanks

 

[lwlevens]

nova newbie

never mind about the question about tall spindle figured it out, but how much.thanks

 

[three speed 58]

heidt's 2 drop spindles

First off They are used. Not sure how much although, they are still in original box with the instruction sheet. I bought them from guy who had them with 53 chevy truck that had a 69 camaro front stub welded on to it .His plan is to upgrade to air ride, and I bought some other stuff that he wouldn't be using.
200.00 plus shipping.

 

[lwlevens]

nova newbie

to much to spent on them right now,but thanks anyway.

 

[lwlevens]

nova newbie

will you take 150.00

 

[three speed 58]

heidts spindles

meet me in the middle at 175.00 and there yours.

 

[SLEEPER]

Your probably referring to my 71 in CC.

The chevelle arms work great for adding some more wheel to tie rod clearance. You must relocate the inner pivots also though to avoid severe bumpsteer. Check out the Ride Tech Tru Turn kit. Basically what I did, but only spent $200 on everthing instead of a grand.

 

[lwlevens]

nova newbie

sorry, for some stupid reason I thought you lived in Pittsburgh,pa. so buy the time you ship the spindles i'd probably be spending over 200.00:chev:

 

[three speed 58]

2" drop spindles

well I looked that up, from my location to yours about 30.00 $$ I would split that with you, 175.00 +15.00 =190.00 does that work for you? BTW I figured to zip 15217

 

[SLEEPER]

If your going to drop money on spindles at least get the taller ones for improved geometry.

 

[lwlevens]

nova newbie

15239, but same difference being used how about 150.00 with shipping

 

[lwlevens]

nova newbie

best i can do is 165.00 with shipping, thanks

 

[lwlevens]

nova newbie

thanks anyways, bought a new pair last night.

 

[SLEEPER]

Which ones?

 

[lwlevens]

nova newbie

ccp forged,but there not the tall ones buddy of mine has a set of chevelle steering arms that I can have if I want to use them