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lowering question
Right now my 68 is lowered with 4 inch blocks. I plan to fix this by using 4 drop coils and getting rid of the blocks.
My question is do I need an adjustable panhard bar or shock relocators with 4inch drop coils? thanks
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Re: lowering question
for a 4" drop it's not a necessity, but...... you should probably pull the trigger on an adjustable bar. it does make a difference.
go with the ECE Super Trac Bar. great quality and fit.
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Re: lowering question
you should do both the shocks perform better in a straight upright position you loose alot of thier performance the more they are inclined and it just looks better with an adjustable panhard having your rear centered in the chassis
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Re: lowering question
next question ECE or CPP?
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Re: lowering question
If you go with the new shock relocators, let us know how you remove the factory rivets! Some say it's easy and some say it's a P.I.T.A!
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Re: lowering question
My vote is for ECE. I have several of their suspension components on my truck, including and adjustable panhard bar and rear springs. Their customer service is also FANTASTIC!!
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Re: lowering question
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Re: lowering question
ECE is great and as far as the rivets for the shock mounts... I took my bed off to get them otherwise they would have been a PITA. ECE does have great customer service!
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Re: lowering question
ECE, hands down.
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Re: lowering question
i took my bed off and they were still a PITA
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Re: lowering question
i use cpp. all my suspension components and brake components are from them. i have no complaints. everything is high quality with a perfect ride and fit.
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Re: lowering question
I went with ECE on the Wife's '63. Good stuff and great service. I used a cutoff wheel to remove the rivits. A good sharp air chisle would probobly work also.
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Re: lowering question
quickest way I have found to remove the rivets is to grind the head off, then drill out with 3 incrementally larger bits.
a pita, but easier that banging the crap out of your hands with a cold chisel
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Re: lowering question
save a few bucks in the long run and get ECE's kit, with bar, shock relocator, and lowered shocks.
I use them because the quality is good and I've actually gotten parts in as little as 2 days (Bakersfield is not that far from Fresno). |
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Re: lowering question
the torch is your friend when doing this kinda work. makes quick work of the rivits.
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Re: lowering question
I grinded the head of them off too. Been there done that with the cold chisel/hammer hitting my hand.
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Re: lowering question
ECE stuff is what's on my truck. They get my vote, too.
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Re: lowering question
ECE JMHO
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Re: lowering question
Yes I was think the kit from ece I would like to go with 5 inch kit but then I think my back will be lower then my front my back sits at 30 inches to wheel arches now
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Re: lowering question
I dropped mine 3 1/2 front and 5 rear. Used all ECE components. I ground the rivet heads off with a grinder, popped out what was left with a punch. Wasn't too bad. Excellent parts and customer service beyond reproach in my dealings with them. JMO!
Paul
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Re: lowering question
I remove rivets all the time.I use an air hammer with chisel bit.Takes about 10 seconds apeice.If you dont have an air hammer the cutoff wheel is next.
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Re: lowering question
I used the stock panhard on my 4" drop, but I relocated the shocks.
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Re: lowering question
got mine from ece 4 / 6 like it alot
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