Factory 2wd spindles on 4wd for drop?

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Curious if anyone has pulled this off and achieved about a 1" drop? Installed factory 2wd spindles on a 4wd.

Lighter coloured spindle is a stock 4x4 spindle, dark is 2wd. Looks like the tie rod end is lower on the 2wd and the ball joint (upper) is slightly different.

I'm looking to add about 3/4 - 1" to balance out my truck without breaking the bank.
 

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This mod has been in the back of my mind for years.
I've heard the 2wd spindles should work on a 4wd to lower the front as you've said.

Haven't done it myself but would be interested to get others feedback that have.
 
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The 2wd spindle works just fine on the 4wd and gives you ~1" drop over the 4wd spindle. We use them with the GF drop springs to get a 3" drop and not have issues with the inner CV joints.


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Thanks for the replies guys.
 
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charonblk07 said:
The 2wd spindle works just fine on the 4wd and gives you ~1" drop over the 4wd spindle. We use them with the GF drop springs to get a 3" drop and not have issues with the inner CV joints.


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do you by chance have any pictures maybe before and after. i just picked up a set of knuckles. i have yet to install them.
 
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charonblk07 said:
The 2wd spindle works just fine on the 4wd and gives you ~1" drop over the 4wd spindle. We use them with the GF drop springs to get a 3" drop and not have issues with the inner CV joints.


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Hello there sir, this is a long shot since it's been over 5 years but, Could the same be said backwards? 4wd spindles on 2wd for ~1" lift?
 
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