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My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I ordered the ECE 4/6 lowering kit before I even picked up my 72 Super Cheyenne 5 months ago in California and drove it back to Houston with my Canadian buddy (thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595586). Now, I'm finally getting around to doing the install.
I also ordered a ECE heavy duty front sway bar with poly bushings. I'll be installing a poly transmission mount too, since the stock one is dead. One request I have from those who've installed this is a list of required tools to do the install. My tool inventory is building, so I'll plan to run over to home depot whenever I need something. If people who've done this can suggest required tools, it'll make fewer trips for me. The truck's history is not documented but it looks to have been lowered somewhat already. My measurements to the fender before installing the ECE kit are: Front' L 29-1/8" R 29-1/2" Rear L 31" R 31.5" Current height: ![]() ![]() Up in the air this evening. There's a jack at the rear too. I'll update this thread with progress and probably questions too. ![]() |
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I like allot!
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I am following this thread... This is what I am putting on my 67...
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Very nice truck! Simple hand tools should get the job done. A nice 1/2" ratchet and some wrenches, maybe also a hammer and pry bar. You also have to bust some rivets to get the sway bar brackets on
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Nice truck indeed. The underneath looks clean. Lay large sheets of cardboard to work off of and catch dirt that comes loose from the disassembly. Have some chassis paint or equivalent for detailing those areas you will address. Add a rear sway later, they turn these trucks into go kart's.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
a 3/4" socket set will help,lotsa lube,wheel bearing grease, grease gun,a good bfh,a good sharp cold chisel,a long punch,drill & bits,a good pair of heavy gloves.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Get some rust penetrant and spray every bolt your going to touch before you get started several times before you get it torn down. It will aid you...
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
good looking truck man. as far as tools find a harbor freight close by and grab a socket set, ratchet wrenches, mini sledge, and a pry bar. you'll save at least twice as much as home depot and the hand tools have a lifetime warranty.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
You'll love the new kit.
Also... You might have to rerun the exhaust. Just a heads up.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
how tall are your rear springs?
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
New ECE ones about 8.5" before any miles. The ones it had on, about 10". I hope I get more then a 1.5" drop in the rear!
![]() Got some more progress made tonight, after picking up a grinder for the passenger side upper shock mount. It was easier and I got a few sparks in my hair ![]() Wedge cut out of the remaining upper shock mount to allow access for the grinder wheel to the rivet. ![]() After grinding. It's actually the left rivet in the photo that is stuck in the hole after removing the bracket. Not for long though. ![]() ![]() One of two upper shock mounts installed. ![]() After removing one of the rear springs, I realized ECE didn't provide the torque specs for installing the new springs. I'll get in touch with them. U bolt and lower shock mount removed on the driver side. Thanks for the tip on using the bolt loosening spray in advance. It seems to be helping. ![]() Removed the rear panhard bar too in preparation for the ECE super track bar. ![]() Pan/track bars shown (old short, new long) with new bracket to go on passenger side. ![]() 2 tools I need to get: Deep 1-1/16 socket for the rear ubolt nuts. A second 3/4" wrench for the top rear spring bolt head in the frame rail. I got it done without these tools, but they'll make the same on the passenger side easier. Things should move pretty well now that the upper shock mounts are 99% done. ![]() Last edited by Ekliptix; 01-21-2014 at 12:59 AM. |
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Subscribed as well. That is exactly what I plan to do to my '69. I will be adding 4 wheel discs at the same time.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Thanks for the tool tips. I made a trip to harbor freight and will be getting started this evening.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
The hardest part of the whole job is removing the four rivets that hold the stock upper shock mounts in place.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
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Stock upper rear shock mount. Punched for pilot holes. ![]() killing 3 sizes of drill bits to get this far. ![]() Now the hard part, wiggling the hell out of it. My chisel and mini sledge were not effective. I just about cried with joy when the second rivet came off. ![]() Better drill bits are in order. ![]() I underbody sprayed the scuffs made by the removal to avoid rust later. |
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
When i did mine i did not have the bedwood in yet. I just drilled the heads off the ribets first then whacked the old brcket with a hammer. Then i heated up the area around the rivet with a torch and drive the rivet out with a punch and hammer.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Subscribing, loved this truck since your "drive home with pics" thread. Looking forward to the results!
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Everybody tries to remove those shock mounts in one piece.
I lop off the ears and grind the rivet heads off. They go in the trash anyway. Super fast.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Keith is right. When he was down to help install the drop kit on my 69 that was the trick.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
This^
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