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**the67Beast** · 03-04-2021, 10:02 PM

Since ECE has closed their doors, who are we using for disc brake conversion kits and drop spindles and everything else? ECE set the bar high on product quality and customer service.

**Already Gone** · 03-04-2021, 10:24 PM

I just all McGaughy stuff for my lowering kit.

**the67Beast** · 03-04-2021, 10:41 PM

Does McGaughys offer a front disc brake conversion kit or just the spindles? And if they do not offer a whole kit, then what parts (year model, maybe 73 and up) do I need from my local parts dealer (Autozone, Napa, Advance Auto or Oreilly's) to finish it out? I assume backing plates, rotors, hoses, calipers, etc.

Oh and I'm working on a 67 model that currently has manual drums on the front.

**Already Gone** · 03-04-2021, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by the67Beast

Does McGaughys offer a front disc brake conversion kit or just the spindles? And if they do not offer a whole kit, then what parts (year model, maybe 73 and up) do I need from my local parts dealer (Autozone, Napa, Advance Auto or Oreilly's) to finish it out? I assume backing plates, rotors, hoses, calipers, etc.

Oh and I'm working on a 67 model that currently has manual drums on the front.

Not sure but go on their website and you’ll know pretty quick.
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**pjmoreland** · 03-04-2021, 10:50 PM

I got my kit from performanceonline.com. It came with Western Chassis drop spindles. They shipped about a week after I placed the order. It did not include dust shields, so I ordered them separately. The only issue I ran into was that the cotter pin holes on the upper ball joints were too far up to get the pins in, so I had to ovalize the holes. The ball joints seemed kind of cheap so I replaced the lowers with Moog since they would be a lot of work to replace later.

gmc684x4 · 03-05-2021, 01:53 AM

Reading through the threads western chassis seems to have been the supplier to Ece for there drop kits

**Grumpy old man** · 03-05-2021, 12:38 PM

This thread should help .

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=800983

I buy a lot of parts thru Summit for their free fast shipping and great customer service and they will price match .

03-04-2021, 10:02 PM	#1
the67Beast Active Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 108	Now that ECE is Closed Their Doors... Since ECE has closed their doors, who are we using for disc brake conversion kits and drop spindles and everything else? ECE set the bar high on product quality and customer service.

03-04-2021, 10:24 PM	#2
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,073	Re: Now that ECE is Closed Their Doors... I just all McGaughy stuff for my lowering kit. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

03-04-2021, 10:41 PM	#3
the67Beast Active Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Chapin, SC Posts: 108	Re: Now that ECE is Closed Their Doors... Does McGaughys offer a front disc brake conversion kit or just the spindles? And if they do not offer a whole kit, then what parts (year model, maybe 73 and up) do I need from my local parts dealer (Autozone, Napa, Advance Auto or Oreilly's) to finish it out? I assume backing plates, rotors, hoses, calipers, etc. Oh and I'm working on a 67 model that currently has manual drums on the front.

03-04-2021, 10:50 PM	#5
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,315	Re: Now that ECE is Closed Their Doors... I got my kit from performanceonline.com. It came with Western Chassis drop spindles. They shipped about a week after I placed the order. It did not include dust shields, so I ordered them separately. The only issue I ran into was that the cotter pin holes on the upper ball joints were too far up to get the pins in, so I had to ovalize the holes. The ball joints seemed kind of cheap so I replaced the lowers with Moog since they would be a lot of work to replace later.

03-05-2021, 01:53 AM	#6
gmc684x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitehorse yukon Posts: 1,218	Re: Now that ECE is Closed Their Doors... Reading through the threads western chassis seems to have been the supplier to Ece for there drop kits

03-05-2021, 12:38 PM	#7
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Now that ECE is Closed Their Doors... This thread should help . http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=800983 I buy a lot of parts thru Summit for their free fast shipping and great customer service and they will price match . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop



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