2/4 or 3/5 lowering Kit with Disc Brakes

[Luke87gt]

Hi guys,

Although I won’t be doing it right away, I would like to plan out lowering my ‘69 c10 shortbed.

As ECE is no longer selling (this seems to be the company that was most commonly recommended when I search this topic), who is the go to company for a 2/4 or 3/5 lowering kit with disk brakes (I assume a 2 inch drop spindle + springs) would be common.

I’m looking for a reputable tried and true kit that’s been used with success many times over

- provides an advertised drop resulting in level ride height
- no changes to track width
- good quality/value parts
- no major compromises in ride quality
- complete kit

I assume I need 4 springs, drop spindles, shocks (and drop mount unless shocks are shorter), panhard, rotors/bearings/shields, rear spring mounts, etc

I look forward to your recommendations, thank you!

[Wikid61]

Level? You mean the front & back are true level? What wheel tire are you planning to run?

[oneshotkyle]

I put a speedway 3/5 spring kit with shocks, relocated rear shock bracket and new longer adjustable panhard on with no issues and ride is as good as stock. All trucks sit leaning to driver side so shiming and tinkering may be needed.

[Luke87gt]

Originally Posted by Wikid61

Level? You mean the front & back are true level? What wheel tire are you planning to run?

Level front to back yes, or very close to it.

I see some guys post pics and they either have a rake or the back is sagging. I understand every car is a bit different, uses different engine/trans combination etc. However, it would be great to be as close to level as possible.

Also, I’ve read some complaints about certain kits changing the track width which I want to avoid. This only comes into play if the lowering kits with spindles.

Wheels/tires will be 15x8 4.0BS truck rallys with 275/60/15 BFG tires.

[Luke87gt]

Originally Posted by oneshotkyle

I put a speedway 3/5 spring kit with shocks, relocated rear shock bracket and new longer adjustable panhard on with no issues and ride is as good as stock. All trucks sit leaning to driver side so shiming and tinkering may be needed.

Thanks for sharing. That’s a pretty cost effective kit.

I’ve wondered whether you can drop a full 3” with springs and still be able to align the front to spec? I’ve been skeptical of this.

[oneshotkyle]

Well all of my front was completely wore out and alignment shops wanted **** tightened up before they would touch it. I lowered first and have been driving as is locally till i sourced all the parts. Monday i have disc conversion with 2.5” drop spindles showing up. Already put 2” blocks and c-notches in rear. So i will be at 5.5/7 overall. But did haul 2 crf450r dirtbikes out to the desert one day with my son and did bottom out once. But that was with no notches. Overall pretty happy with the price and ride quality