ECE's 2.5" drop spindles with 1.5" drop leaf shackles ...

[Russ.W.]

I know it sounds like a weird combo, but has anybody done it? If so, could you point me to some pics of the trucks stance?

I realise the 2.5/4 drop is more common and aesthetically pleasing, but it won't suit my needs.


I'm looking at ECE's front disc brake conversion with the 2.5" drop spindle. I want to lower the rear as well, however being that my truck will be used daily for work carrying a load, I want to keep the leaf springs. Unfortunately, for such duties, I believe ECE's 4" drop leafs to be too much of a drop. The stance will look great, but I'll lose too much compression to handle the loads I need to carry.

Whilst aesthetics aren't the driving force, I really don't want too much rake.

My only other option, as I see it, are the 3" drop leaf's from Western Chassis - but before committing I'd really like to see if images of the aforementioned ECE combo exist.


Cheers,
Russ

[sKnNyPpY]

Here's my 71 with 2.5 spindle and 1" drop springs in the front with slightly worn out leafs in the back. Quite a rake but a drop shackle would have made it a bit more level. Can you just swap factory spindles in the front for the disc, then a drop shackle would level you out? I now have a flip in the back so 3.5/6 and its nice and level but probably too low for hauling all the time.
Raked out:

Leveled out:

[Russ.W.]

Awesome. Thanks for the images.

Looks good enough for me. Drop shackles it is!

Thanks again.