"Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit

[Fitz]

Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Before and after drop comparison...

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Why not do a "before and after" handling comparison? When I used the ECE anti-roll barand 3.5/5 in drop kit and super trac bar I found the truck cornered as well as my old C4 Corvette!

[C10_ustacould]

Originally Posted by Fitz

Why not do a "before and after" handling comparison? When I used the ECE anti-roll barand 3.5/5 in drop kit and super trac bar I found the truck cornered as well as my old C4 Corvette!

Unfortunately he won't be able to do that... reference the post just above yours.

[Coursey]

Originally Posted by Fitz

Why not do a "before and after" handling comparison? When I used the ECE anti-roll barand 3.5/5 in drop kit and super trac bar I found the truck cornered as well as my old C4 Corvette!

It did handle and corner much better. But the ride was stiff to say the least.

[Rafa72cheyenne]

Originally Posted by Coursey

New tires are on. Just waiting for this 12" snow to get off the roads so I can get to the alignment shop.

hey badass truck man!!
im waiting on my kit, to drop it just like yours.
cant wait!!
so what tire size do you have upfront??
and do you rub anywhere?
..I have 275 60 15 all around.

[Rafa72cheyenne]

nevermind! I re read this thread and it answered my question.

[Rafa72cheyenne]

does anyone know how to remove the tie rod from the spindle?
im having a hard time taking it off.. I removed castle nut already.
and im banging the bolt with a rubber hammer and im also banging the tie rod up but its not moving. any help thanks.

[Rafa72cheyenne]

and also does the tie rod go in the same way after I put new drop spindle on?
(wich is thru the top, the tie rod sitting on the spindle.)

[Coursey]

Originally Posted by Rafa72cheyenne

does anyone know how to remove the tie rod from the spindle?
im having a hard time taking it off.. I removed castle nut already.
and im banging the bolt with a rubber hammer and im also banging the tie rod up but its not moving. any help thanks.

If you take a heavy hammer and hit the spindle where the tie rod goes in it should loosen the rod. I believe this is how ECE instructions say to do it.

You can also use a pickle fork but this will damage the rubber boot.

[Rafa72cheyenne]

Got it!! Thanks!!
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[Rafa72cheyenne]

COURSEY the brass monkey you used to have ,,, did you ever put that 1" block in the rear?..

[Rafa72cheyenne]

if so, do you have any pictures of it. and did you have any clearance or rubbing issues?,,
**just a note: I plan to not carry any loads on my truck.

[Coursey]

No I never installed the 1" blocks. Didn't keep it long enough. I did not have any clearance issues. I did not c notch it. Never had any bottoming issues. If you did ever haul a heavy load you would probably need to c notch.

It is a good kit. But the ride is very stiff. I assume to keep it from bottoming.

[Rafa72cheyenne]

thanks for the info!