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C10 Ad1CT · 11-22-2012, 11:59 AM

Well next week I'm ordering my rebuild and drop parts for my 70 short bed. The four six drop is what I'm leaning to from early classic. Comes with six inch drop rear spring, and 2.5 spindle and 1.5 coil in the front. If anyone has pics of 4-6 dropped trucks I would love to see them. If I go lower, is notching the frame required?
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Zoomin · 11-22-2012, 12:46 PM

Greetings from a fellow Okie!

Yes, frame mods will be necessary if you go lower, or if you haul anything. Be sure to start a build thread.
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Malamute · 11-22-2012, 01:10 PM

I'm going with the same. There is a thread for static dropped trucks with a ton of pics in it, search and you will find it.

**lolife99** · 11-22-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by C10 Ad1CT

Well next week I'm ordering my rebuild and drop parts for my 70 short bed. The four six drop is what I'm leaning to from early classic. Comes with six inch drop rear spring, and 2.5 spindle and 1.5 coil in the front. If anyone has pics of 4-6 dropped trucks I would love to see them. If I go lower, is notching the frame required?
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4.5/6 on member 72BlckButy's sweet '69 swb.

Malamute · 11-22-2012, 01:58 PM

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4.5/6 on member 72BlckButy's sweet '69 swb.

That is a beautiful truck. Do you know what wheels those are? I'm staying with 6 lug and plan on running steelies and caps but would like some 20's to put on as well.

**lolife99** · 11-22-2012, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Malamute

That is a beautiful truck. Do you know what wheels those are? I'm staying with 6 lug and plan on running steelies and caps but would like some 20's to put on as well.

They are Billet Specialties Soft Lip Vintecs.
They're also custom ordered 6-lug.
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Zoomin · 11-22-2012, 02:38 PM

There's a whole forum devoted to Suspensions. Here's a link that should keep you busy till all the relatives leave. Link

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C10 Ad1CT · 11-22-2012, 06:40 PM

Thanks everyone. After looking at the thread Zoomin suggested I believe I'm going to use a 4.5-6 drop. I really just don't think I can cut into a short frame for the notch. It's funny how the larger diameter wheels lend themselves so well to these trucks. I like my rallies but gotta say the larger wheels seem to make the trucks look lower and match the lean look of the truck.
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67anthony · 11-22-2012, 07:12 PM

heres mine 4-6 ece 15 and 20

Tinkermc · 11-22-2012, 07:26 PM

Get her done and show a pic we will have lots of remarks then.

big d's red67 · 11-22-2012, 07:57 PM

I know a lot of people really like the ECE 4/6 drop, just wanted to say check out porterbuilt suspension stuff I love mine. I have a 5/7 drop.

67c10rustbuket · 11-23-2012, 12:05 AM

Hey there neighbor

just south of you here in Mustang. 4/6 is a great looking drop. any pics of your truck? we love pics.

OARNGESI · 11-23-2012, 03:05 AM

4.5/6 is perfect

**bowtie72** · 11-23-2012, 10:57 AM

Someone correct me but you WILL have to notch the frame for a 5" or more drop in the rear.

Tx Firefighter · 11-23-2012, 11:01 AM

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Someone correct me but you WILL have to notch the frame for a 5" or more drop in the rear.

Every truck I've ever built has had ECE 6 inch rear drop and I never felt the need to notch any of them. I always cut the snubbers down real short or replace them with short aftermarket snubbers. Yes, if you haul heavy they can bottom out occasionally, but with the snubbers in there it's a non issue. Just a little bump every so often. Unloaded, you're golden at 6 inches.

ChevLoRay · 11-23-2012, 11:45 AM

ECE has a replacement crossmember that they suggest using if you go 5 or more lower in the rear. It's what the trailing arms attach to. As a 2.5/4.0 owner, I gotta say that once you go low, you'll want it lower. It's an addiction.

Rob68c10 · 11-23-2012, 12:14 PM

4/6 ECE drop

It looks close like it needs a c-notch but I believe it will be ok.

heathbirkendahl · 11-23-2012, 02:10 PM

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4/6 Early Classics Kit. W/sway bar (front only)
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C10 Ad1CT · 11-23-2012, 04:51 PM

Once again thanks for the info. I'm new to the forum and I haven't figured out how to attach pics from a mobile device such as an I pad. But when I figure it out or get to a desktop, I will upload what I have. As for the six inch drop in the rear, I have done it before and not notched the frame. Aside from an unexpected speed bump (which will knock you through your windshield), the drop works under normal driving conditions.
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C/10 King · 11-23-2012, 06:21 PM

One more ECE 4/6 drop.

shawno72 · 11-23-2012, 06:34 PM

Here is mine with a 5/7 drop
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68Stepbed · 11-23-2012, 10:17 PM

The opinions seem to be unanimous. ECE 4/6 FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

C10 Ad1CT · 11-23-2012, 10:24 PM

So why ece over early classic? Ece seems to have a big fan club here.
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shawno72 · 11-23-2012, 10:31 PM

ECE stands for Early Classic Enterprises
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C10 Ad1CT · 11-23-2012, 10:33 PM

Oh yeah. Dugh
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11-22-2012, 11:59 AM	#1
C10 Ad1CT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 32	Opinions on drop Well next week I'm ordering my rebuild and drop parts for my 70 short bed. The four six drop is what I'm leaning to from early classic. Comes with six inch drop rear spring, and 2.5 spindle and 1.5 coil in the front. If anyone has pics of 4-6 dropped trucks I would love to see them. If I go lower, is notching the frame required? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

11-22-2012, 12:46 PM	#2
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Opinions on drop Greetings from a fellow Okie! Yes, frame mods will be necessary if you go lower, or if you haul anything. Be sure to start a build thread. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-22-2012, 01:10 PM	#3
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Opinions on drop I'm going with the same. There is a thread for static dropped trucks with a ton of pics in it, search and you will find it.

11-22-2012, 02:38 PM	#7
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Opinions on drop There's a whole forum devoted to Suspensions. Here's a link that should keep you busy till all the relatives leave. Link Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

11-22-2012, 06:40 PM	#8
C10 Ad1CT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 32	Re: Opinions on drop Thanks everyone. After looking at the thread Zoomin suggested I believe I'm going to use a 4.5-6 drop. I really just don't think I can cut into a short frame for the notch. It's funny how the larger diameter wheels lend themselves so well to these trucks. I like my rallies but gotta say the larger wheels seem to make the trucks look lower and match the lean look of the truck. Posted via Mobile Device

11-22-2012, 07:12 PM	#9
67anthony Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: mississippi Posts: 444	Re: Opinions on drop heres mine 4-6 ece 15 and 20 Attached Images

11-22-2012, 07:26 PM	#10
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Opinions on drop Get her done and show a pic we will have lots of remarks then.

11-22-2012, 07:57 PM	#11
big d's red67 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Broken Arrow Okla. Posts: 510	Re: Opinions on drop I know a lot of people really like the ECE 4/6 drop, just wanted to say check out porterbuilt suspension stuff I love mine. I have a 5/7 drop. Attached Images __________________ 1967 swb 454 cid 700R4 trans SOLD 2006 Chevy Trailblazer SS 2013 Camaro RS convertible the wife's Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573248

11-23-2012, 12:05 AM	#12
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Opinions on drop Hey there neighbor just south of you here in Mustang. 4/6 is a great looking drop. any pics of your truck? we love pics. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

11-23-2012, 03:05 AM	#13
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Opinions on drop 4.5/6 is perfect __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

11-23-2012, 10:57 AM	#14
bowtie72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 361	Re: Opinions on drop Someone correct me but you WILL have to notch the frame for a 5" or more drop in the rear. __________________ 1968 SWB "Little White Truck" 1972 LWB LS 4l80 "Plain Jane!!"

11-23-2012, 11:45 AM	#16
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Opinions on drop ECE has a replacement crossmember that they suggest using if you go 5 or more lower in the rear. It's what the trailing arms attach to. As a 2.5/4.0 owner, I gotta say that once you go low, you'll want it lower. It's an addiction. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

11-23-2012, 12:14 PM	#17
Rob68c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eastern Shore, Maryland Posts: 159	Re: Opinions on drop 4/6 ECE drop It looks close like it needs a c-notch but I believe it will be ok.

11-23-2012, 02:10 PM	#18
heathbirkendahl Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 452	Re: Opinions on drop Posted via Mobile Device 4/6 Early Classics Kit. W/sway bar (front only) Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1971 C/10 - Orange & White 2009 GMC 1500 - Lowered 3/4 22' KMC Slides

11-23-2012, 04:51 PM	#19
C10 Ad1CT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 32	Re: Opinions on drop Once again thanks for the info. I'm new to the forum and I haven't figured out how to attach pics from a mobile device such as an I pad. But when I figure it out or get to a desktop, I will upload what I have. As for the six inch drop in the rear, I have done it before and not notched the frame. Aside from an unexpected speed bump (which will knock you through your windshield), the drop works under normal driving conditions. Posted via Mobile Device



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11-23-2012, 06:21 PM	#20
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Opinions on drop One more ECE 4/6 drop. Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

11-23-2012, 06:34 PM	#21
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Opinions on drop Here is mine with a 5/7 drop __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-23-2012, 10:17 PM	#22
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Opinions on drop The opinions seem to be unanimous. ECE 4/6 FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-23-2012, 10:24 PM	#23
C10 Ad1CT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 32	Re: Opinions on drop So why ece over early classic? Ece seems to have a big fan club here. Posted via Mobile Device

11-23-2012, 10:31 PM	#24
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Opinions on drop ECE stands for Early Classic Enterprises Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-23-2012, 10:33 PM	#25
C10 Ad1CT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Yukon Oklahoma Posts: 32	Re: Opinions on drop Oh yeah. Dugh Posted via Mobile Device

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