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woodz72 · 06-05-2006, 08:04 AM

I am restoring a 1972 short fleetside. I am looking to buy a complete front suspension kit, complete front brake kit (disc) and new stainless brake lines. Anyone have any suggestions for a good kit and place to get them from Thanks in advance for any help.

shaneschevys · 06-05-2006, 11:54 AM

Early classic enterprises is a good one to buy from.

jsbgump · 06-05-2006, 12:11 PM

I just installed a 2.5/4 drop kit on my 68 with ece parts. Their stuff is deffinatley great quality. they offer everything yu would need. They might be a bit higher on prices but are great to deal with and have awsome customer service.
www.earlyclassic.com

hd78glide · 06-05-2006, 12:24 PM

Is there a Canadian source for the same thing?

oj70chevy · 06-05-2006, 12:42 PM

Check with some of the board members like GMCPaul's, Christians Classics, Wes and a few others.

toddtheodd · 06-05-2006, 01:23 PM

Early Classics and board vendors are the only places to buy from for me.
Toad

mbgmike · 06-05-2006, 02:03 PM

Welcome to the board. You can put most of it together from local suppliers for less money. unless time is a factor. Just buy the spindles from a company of your choice.ECE is good. Mike McCaughey (sp?) is another, we use them alot. You can buy the rotors,calipers, hoses etc at most part stores and save money

woodz72 · 06-05-2006, 10:00 PM

actually I did check locally and it was around $1000 for brake and suspension stuff. Found a brake 5 lug kit at gmcpauls for $200 something and a standard rubber suspension kit somewhere else for about $300. Just not real sure about the quality. I prefer rubber over poly due to smoother ride and no squeaking.

mbgmike · 06-05-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by woodz72

actually I did check locally and it was around $1000 for brake and suspension stuff. Found a brake 5 lug kit at gmcpauls for $200 something and a standard rubber suspension kit somewhere else for about $300. Just not real sure about the quality. I prefer rubber over poly due to smoother ride and no squeaking.

Man the prices must be high there.

tcoop68 · 06-05-2006, 11:05 PM

I just received my 3 1/2" / 5" drop kit from Tim Christians Classics for my 68 and I am very pleased with the quality.

woodz72 · 06-05-2006, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcoop68

I just received my 3 1/2" / 5" drop kit from Tim Christians Classics for my 68 and I am very pleased with the quality.

Looked up Christians Classics and I am only about 2 hours drive away from there. May give them a call.

06-05-2006, 08:04 AM	#1
woodz72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 7	suggestion on suspension kit vendors I am restoring a 1972 short fleetside. I am looking to buy a complete front suspension kit, complete front brake kit (disc) and new stainless brake lines. Anyone have any suggestions for a good kit and place to get them from Thanks in advance for any help.

06-05-2006, 11:54 AM	#2
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: suggestion on suspension kit vendors Early classic enterprises is a good one to buy from. __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

06-05-2006, 12:11 PM	#3
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: suggestion on suspension kit vendors I just installed a 2.5/4 drop kit on my 68 with ece parts. Their stuff is deffinatley great quality. they offer everything yu would need. They might be a bit higher on prices but are great to deal with and have awsome customer service. www.earlyclassic.com __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

06-05-2006, 12:24 PM	#4
hd78glide Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 88	Re: suggestion on suspension kit vendors Is there a Canadian source for the same thing? __________________ 1967 GMC 1/2 ton 1972 GMC Sierra 1975 Chev 5/4 ton 1978 1/2 Harley FLH 1998 K1500 diesel

06-05-2006, 12:42 PM	#5
oj70chevy 250 V-6 Club Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San antonio, TX. Posts: 898	Re: suggestion on suspension kit vendors Check with some of the board members like GMCPaul's, Christians Classics, Wes and a few others. __________________ 1970 Chevy C/10 6 Cyl. 43k original miles all factory .http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=197523 Never ask a stupid question unless you want a stupid answer .

06-05-2006, 01:23 PM	#6
toddtheodd The oddest Todd around Join Date: May 2004 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,418	Re: suggestion on suspension kit vendors Early Classics and board vendors are the only places to buy from for me. Toad __________________ "The greatest pleasure is to vanquish your enemies and chase them before you, to rob them of their wealth and see those dear to them bathed in tears, to ride their horses and clasp to your bosom their wives and daughters." Ghengis Khan IIOY???

06-05-2006, 02:03 PM	#7
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: suggestion on suspension kit vendors Welcome to the board. You can put most of it together from local suppliers for less money. unless time is a factor. Just buy the spindles from a company of your choice.ECE is good. Mike McCaughey (sp?) is another, we use them alot. You can buy the rotors,calipers, hoses etc at most part stores and save money Last edited by mbgmike; 06-05-2006 at 02:04 PM.

06-05-2006, 10:00 PM	#8
woodz72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 7	Re: suggestion on suspension kit vendors actually I did check locally and it was around $1000 for brake and suspension stuff. Found a brake 5 lug kit at gmcpauls for $200 something and a standard rubber suspension kit somewhere else for about $300. Just not real sure about the quality. I prefer rubber over poly due to smoother ride and no squeaking.

06-05-2006, 11:05 PM	#10
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: suggestion on suspension kit vendors I just received my 3 1/2" / 5" drop kit from Tim Christians Classics for my 68 and I am very pleased with the quality.

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