[Tx Firefighter]

Before you spends any money, call ECE and tell them what you want to do. They will advise you best. Then, if you're not convinced, order the McGauheys stuff, but I think ECE will win you over.

Last time I ordered from ECE, the stuff was on sale and they cut me a break on shipping so it wound up being a good bit cheaper than I thought. They want your business and will do what it takes to make the customer satisfied way after the sale.

I'd be willing to bet that if you compare absolute apples to apples, the prices are right on the money. Make sure the kits you are comparing are including exact similar stuff. Little trinkets like brake lines and hoses and such add up real quick.

Plus, personally, I may start a project on a Saturday morning and I want to get it done and not have to worry about chasing odd and ends to finish the job.

My 70 truck, I did the whole 4/6 lowering, 5 lug conversion and everything in one marathon session lasting a whole day. Last thing I wanted was to have to clean up and run to the parts store for a bolt or widget. All of the ECE stuff came with everything I needed right down to the cotter keys and lock washers. I never had to leave the garage for anything during the whole swap.

By the way, lowering one 4/6 and converting it from 6 lug drums to 5 lug brakes front and rear is one heck of a job to do by yourself in one day. Those parts are heavy after about 8 hours. Plan on spending 2 or 3 leisurely days doing it for more fun. Also, don't be like me, pay someone to dismount and mount your tires. Doing it with prybars on the garage floor gets old real fast.