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green72s · 01-15-2015, 08:39 PM

Super nice looking truck! I'll be doing a 2.5/4" ECE drop on mine, with similar size wheels and tires. It'll be interesting to compare their stance when they're done.

mammothhunter · 01-15-2015, 10:10 PM

BEAUTIFUL TRUCK! I plan to do the same drop kit on my truck in the future as well.

Looking forward to seeing the final results on yours, good luck.

TexasLS1 · 01-15-2015, 10:37 PM

I'm not sure about the springs, I didn't think it would matter but I'm an amateur. I have the evil competitor's springs to install, but can't see a difference in direction. Mine are marked CPP on the lower coil tho so I plan to install with the letters right-side-up.

Hopefully someone will chime in to confirm so you can keep moving forward....

**Hart_Rod** · 01-15-2015, 11:08 PM

It doesn't matter about the springs. Just put them both the same way.

Coursey · 01-16-2015, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

It doesn't matter about the springs. Just put them both the same way.

Thanks.

I am painting the retainers today at work and getting new bolts. Hopefully get them in tonight.

Now if my back ordered lower spring mounts would show up then I can finish up the rear.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-16-2015, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coursey

Thanks.

I am painting the retainers today at work and getting new bolts. Hopefully get them in tonight.

Now if my back ordered lower spring mounts would show up then I can finish up the rear.

I can't remember who, but someone makes some billet spring retainers for our trucks that were pretty cool.

EDIT: Found them, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ring+retainers

Coursey · 02-01-2015, 02:02 PM

Which way is up on the sway bar?

Mike C · 02-01-2015, 02:23 PM

Like the bottom pic is how mine is.

OregonNed · 02-01-2015, 03:08 PM

I'm just subscribing to this thread so I don't get fined (and it is totally awesome!)

**jocko** · 02-01-2015, 04:42 PM

Great thread and good pics - thanks for sharing your process. Wow - originally an olive interior - can't imagine, but proves the original buyer could get whatever they wanted in those days. Very cool. Truck looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see the final pics and I'm not even a big drop fan(!) Know it's gonna look awesome - this is a beautiful truck.

Coursey · 02-01-2015, 06:25 PM

I was surprised to here back from ECE on a sunday. But this is the correct way to install the sway bar.

c10Dream'n · 02-02-2015, 05:49 PM

Sooooo cool. The color is a beauty.

Coursey · 02-02-2015, 05:52 PM

Should i keep the rally wheels with a smaller tire?
Or go to a 20" TT2 wheel?

c10Dream'n · 02-02-2015, 05:59 PM

TT2's get my vote.

Coursey · 02-04-2015, 08:20 AM

Before:

After:

Coursey · 02-04-2015, 08:22 AM

I only have1/4"-1/2" clearance on the front tires. Defiantly have to get a smaller tire, which also should gain anther 1"+ of drop.

darkhorse970 · 02-04-2015, 08:25 AM

Your truck looks great!

Ekliptix · 02-04-2015, 10:01 AM

Well done.

bbcmudtruck · 02-05-2015, 08:13 AM

Are your rear springs ECE's 6" springs?

Coursey · 02-05-2015, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbcmudtruck

are your rear springs ece's 6" springs?

yes

**Advanced Design** · 02-05-2015, 09:07 AM

The truck looks very good with the drop! No C notch on the frame was necessary?

Coursey · 02-05-2015, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

The truck looks very good with the drop! No C notch on the frame was necessary?

I have not drove it yet to see. The front tires are way to close to inner fenders to drive and the exhaust is hitting the rear end. Got to get smaller tires and re-route some pipes.

The rear end is 2.25" from the frame rail. It is close but i will see how it works out before I do a C-notch.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-05-2015, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coursey

I have not drove it yet to see. The front tires are way to close to inner fenders to drive and the exhaust is hitting the rear end. Got to get smaller tires and re-route some pipes.

The rear end is 2.25" from the frame rail. It is close but i will see how it works out before I do a C-notch.

You might as well order one.....

....

Mike C · 02-05-2015, 10:09 AM

Truck looks awesome.

My leaf spring truck with a flip came down 7". I removed the factory bump stops as well as the steel pad that is on a leaf axle. (Never owned a coil truck other than a c20 Sub so not sure what they look like.) I put the DJM urethane bumps on the frame above the axle. They hit occasionally but not often enough to c-notch it.

On your fronts, I'd look at a wheel with a different width/offset in addition to a narrower tire maybe? I have 27" tall tire on the front of mine (235 55 17) and with about 500 miles under my belt I have zero tire rubbing anywhere front or rear. And rears are 29" tall (275 55 17).

Taller tires are one of the things IMO that really help the look and stance of these trucks lowered.

Coursey · 02-05-2015, 10:18 AM

ECE recommended using a 245/60/15 on the front and a 275/60/15 on the rear. The wheels are 15x8.

Any thoughts on this?

It currently has 255/70/15 all around

01-15-2015, 08:39 PM	#26
green72s Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 100	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Super nice looking truck! I'll be doing a 2.5/4" ECE drop on mine, with similar size wheels and tires. It'll be interesting to compare their stance when they're done.

01-15-2015, 10:10 PM	#27
mammothhunter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dayton OH Posts: 27	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit BEAUTIFUL TRUCK! I plan to do the same drop kit on my truck in the future as well. Looking forward to seeing the final results on yours, good luck. __________________ Current: 1970 C-10 350 long bed "The Mammoth" 1957 Belair 2dr HT, 283, Muncie M-21 Past:1931 Ford Model A PU, 1928 Ford Model A Business Coupe, 1949 Willys-Overland PU, 1953 Willys PU

01-15-2015, 10:37 PM	#28
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 469	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit I'm not sure about the springs, I didn't think it would matter but I'm an amateur. I have the evil competitor's springs to install, but can't see a difference in direction. Mine are marked CPP on the lower coil tho so I plan to install with the letters right-side-up. Hopefully someone will chime in to confirm so you can keep moving forward....

01-15-2015, 11:08 PM	#29
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit It doesn't matter about the springs. Just put them both the same way. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

02-01-2015, 02:02 PM	#32
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 549	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Which way is up on the sway bar? __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

02-01-2015, 02:23 PM	#33
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Like the bottom pic is how mine is. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

02-01-2015, 03:08 PM	#34
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit I'm just subscribing to this thread so I don't get fined (and it is totally awesome!) __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

02-01-2015, 04:42 PM	#35
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,934	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Great thread and good pics - thanks for sharing your process. Wow - originally an olive interior - can't imagine, but proves the original buyer could get whatever they wanted in those days. Very cool. Truck looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see the final pics and I'm not even a big drop fan(!) Know it's gonna look awesome - this is a beautiful truck.

02-01-2015, 06:25 PM	#36
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 549	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit I was surprised to here back from ECE on a sunday. But this is the correct way to install the sway bar. __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

02-02-2015, 05:49 PM	#37
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Sooooo cool. The color is a beauty.

02-02-2015, 05:52 PM	#38
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 549	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Should i keep the rally wheels with a smaller tire? Or go to a 20" TT2 wheel? __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

02-02-2015, 05:59 PM	#39
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit TT2's get my vote.

02-04-2015, 08:20 AM	#40
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 549	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Before: After: __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

02-04-2015, 08:22 AM	#41
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 549	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit I only have1/4"-1/2" clearance on the front tires. Defiantly have to get a smaller tire, which also should gain anther 1"+ of drop. __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

02-04-2015, 08:25 AM	#42
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Your truck looks great! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941



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02-04-2015, 10:01 AM	#43
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 674	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Well done.

02-05-2015, 08:13 AM	#44
bbcmudtruck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: ravenwood, mo Posts: 709	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Are your rear springs ECE's 6" springs?

02-05-2015, 09:07 AM	#46
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit The truck looks very good with the drop! No C notch on the frame was necessary? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

02-05-2015, 10:09 AM	#49
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,709	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Truck looks awesome. My leaf spring truck with a flip came down 7". I removed the factory bump stops as well as the steel pad that is on a leaf axle. (Never owned a coil truck other than a c20 Sub so not sure what they look like.) I put the DJM urethane bumps on the frame above the axle. They hit occasionally but not often enough to c-notch it. On your fronts, I'd look at a wheel with a different width/offset in addition to a narrower tire maybe? I have 27" tall tire on the front of mine (235 55 17) and with about 500 miles under my belt I have zero tire rubbing anywhere front or rear. And rears are 29" tall (275 55 17). Taller tires are one of the things IMO that really help the look and stance of these trucks lowered. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

02-05-2015, 10:18 AM	#50
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 549	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit ECE recommended using a 245/60/15 on the front and a 275/60/15 on the rear. The wheels are 15x8. Any thoughts on this? It currently has 255/70/15 all around __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

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