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Old 01-31-2014, 11:09 PM   #47
magwakeenercew2jh
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty

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Originally Posted by Ekliptix View Post
I'm not opposed to a small rake. jmking9, with this kit, mentioned he installed a c notch because the axle was hitting the frame but he also said he has crappy roads. I have not hear of others with this issue from what I read. The rear spacer is a good option though.
There *are* a lot of variables. I guess just as many as there are trucks to go with suspensions.

But I thought I'd chime in here with pre-paint (with stats) and post-paint stance shots of RAT since she uses the ECE kit with 2.5"
drop spindles and 2" drop springs in front, and 6" drop coils in the back.

FWIW, I have about 1-3/8" before the stock sized bump-stops hit the axle. Even though I'm not hitting...haven't yet, anyway, I inquired
of the boyz at ECE re: the wisdom of a c-notch install. They know me and my driving/truck-use habits and said no need. If I *did hit*,
next step would be to trim the stops down. They weren't saying a c-notch was a bad idea...Just that they didn't think *I* needed one.

The second shot is rough-grained photography, but it's the only clear shot of the stance I have on a truly level surface.

Other than the exact same suspension kit (I forgot whether or not you're using their front anti-sway bar), we're probably still "apples and
oranges", here.

You are running 15" wheels, right? Mine are 20's. Might be the same overall diameter with tires, but likely not.
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