TRZ Motorsports GM Billet Spindle Mount Spindles - Stock Height (1978 - 1988 Chevy Malibu - G-Body) - 326-5
Stock-Height Billet Spindle-Mount Drag Spindles for 78 - 88 G-Body
The TRZ Motorsports Stock Height GM Billet Spindle Mount Spindles are engineered for G-Body racers who want the lightest and strongest spindle-mount option available without altering factory spindle height. Designed for 1978 - 1988 Chevy Malibu and other G-Body drag applications, these spindles eliminate heavy hubs, reduce rotating mass, and deliver precise steering and consistent front-end lift.
Each spindle is CNC-machined in-house from premium billet aluminum and comes standard with heat-treated stainless steel spindle pins. Racers looking for maximum performance can upgrade to titanium spindle pins (32601-TI), cutting nearly 1 lb of rotating weight. All hardware is included - castle nuts, keyed washers, ARP stainless caliper bolts, steering arm bolts, and cotter pins.
These spindles must be used with TRZ's Billet Steering Arms (303) or the optional Quick Steer Arms (303-QS), which can improve steering responsiveness and turning radius by up to 30% with rack-and-pinion setups.
Designed solely for drag race applications, the stock-height configuration allows use of spindle-mount wheels while keeping suspension geometry unchanged. Compatible only with aftermarket drag brake kits from Strange or TBM in both spindle-mount and hub-style formats - these do not work with OEM brake systems.
Performance Features
- Designed specifically for spindle-mount wheels (no hubs)
- Moves wheels inward 3/4" - 1" per side depending on prior brake setup
- CNC-machined billet aluminum construction
- Heat-treated stainless steel spindle pins (standard)
- Optional titanium spindle pins save nearly 1 lb
- Includes castle nuts, keyed washers, ARP stainless caliper bolts, steering arm bolts, cotter pins
- Requires TRZ Steering Arms (303) or Quick Steer Arms (303-QS)
- Stock height does not change factory suspension geometry
- Compatible with Strange & TBM spindle-mount or hub-style drag brakes
- Not compatible with factory brake systems
- For drag race applications only
Brake System Notes
Compatible with:
- Spindle-Mount Drag Brakes: Strange, TBM
- Hub-Style Drag Brakes (5×4.75 GM pattern): Strange, TBM
Not compatible with factory Malibu/G-Body brake setups.
Spindle-Mount Wheel Bearing Note: Uses the large-bearing Strange GT Strut setup (1.250" & 0.750") - not Anglia or Strange Ultra Strut small-bearing designs.
Quick Specs
- Fitment: 1978 - 1988 Chevy Malibu (G-Body)
- Height: Stock
- Construction: Billet aluminum
- Pins: Stainless (standard) or titanium (optional)
- Wheel Type: Spindle-mount
- Brake Compatibility: Strange / TBM
- Part Number: 326-5
Fitment
- 1978 Chevy Malibu
- 1979 Chevy Malibu
- 1980 Chevy Malibu
- 1981 Chevy Malibu
- 1982 Chevy Malibu
- 1983 Chevy Malibu
- 1984 Chevy Malibu
- 1985 Chevy Malibu
- 1986 Chevy Malibu
- 1987 Chevy Malibu
- 1988 Chevy Malibu
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these spindles fit factory brake systems?
No. These spindles only work with aftermarket Strange or TBM drag brake kits in spindle-mount or hub-style configurations.
Why choose stock-height spindles over drop spindles?
Stock-height spindles maintain original suspension geometry while still allowing spindle-mount wheels and reduced rotating mass - ideal for setups already optimized for geometry.
Why Buy from Beefcake Racing?
Beefcake Racing is your proven source for TRZ Motorsports suspension and chassis components, offering fast shipping, expert support, and real drag racing insight. For help choosing steering arms or brake setups, contact sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223.
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