MALIBU 78' Spindles?

[LT1B-Body]

I hope you noticed what he wants to ship them.

Yes, I did see that. Still the cheapest I've found. The seller sent me some more pics too, they look to be in very good condition.

 

[LT1B-Body]

If you are coming out to San Diego anytime soon I have a fully loaded set sitting in my garage I would be willing to hand over. Has rotors calipers and pads.

I don't have the time for a 8hr trip to San Diego right now lol. Thanks for the offer though.

 

[ssn696]

Dig into the Pull-n-Save sites in Arizona. The Glendale location lists a 1984 Monte Carlo.

 

[TonyO]

Bigger rotors, better calipers. Not sure if the modern sealed bearing is a pro or con but you won't have to pack bearings. I personally have converted to them but would like to if I ever find/afford another G.

Does it change the track width at all? I like this option.

 

[scoti]

Does it change the track width at all? I like this option.

No change in track width for the spindle itself. The rotor hat slips over the hub bearing so the thickness there is likely the only increase (</= .500" overall?).
Marginally larger dimension increase in the rotor diameter so not exactly OMG bigger brakes.
The sealed bearing hubs required w/the Blazer spindle are probably fine for a normal driver but a probable failure point on something that gets abused.

 

[TonyO]

No change in track width for the spindle itself. The rotor hat slips over the hub bearing so the thickness there is likely the only increase (</= .500" overall?).
Marginally larger dimension increase in the rotor diameter so not exactly OMG bigger brakes.
The sealed bearing hubs required w/the Blazer spindle are probably fine for a normal driver but a probable failure point on something that gets abused.

The idea is cool, but running the numbers it’s hard to justify on a stock car. G body parts are cheap compared to the s10 ones. Like another member mentioned it would be worth checking into a aftermarket kit for the price. Thanks for the reply!

 

[SS_Malibu]

I didn't know we had a Maricopa member. We have a few guys in Mesa as well as Tucson and Safford.

 

[LT1B-Body]

I didn't know we had a Maricopa member. We have a few guys in Mesa as well as Tucson and Safford.

Yup. I have an uncle that lives in Sierra Vista, though I don't know if he's on here. He has an 86' Aerocoupe Monte with a 383, it's pretty sweet.

 

[Gwarren79]

I have them both on a El Camino i'm parting

 

[SS_Malibu]

If you would like to have coffee next time you're in Mesa, let me know. It's nice to meet the members of the forum. Gwarren79, you also still have an open invite as well.