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c10Dream'n · 06-16-2013, 12:29 PM

Hey guys/gals, just wanted to share my weekend install over the last two weekends. Me and a couple buddies got my ECE 4/6 drop kit with 1" lowering blocks and tubular control arms installed. Needles to say i'm pretty happy with the final outcome. No rubbing on the front tires 255/55/17, but I do need to reroute my exhaust in the rear to give more clearance from hitting the diff.

I bought a porterbuilt c-notch but decided not to remove the bed to install so I will be selling the notch and purchasing a CPP notch in replacement.

Enjoy the pics.

Rick
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prostreetC-10 · 06-16-2013, 12:54 PM

Looks like you nailed it! Make sure and get 'er aligned.

c10Dream'n · 06-16-2013, 01:00 PM

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Looks like you nailed it! Make sure and get 'er aligned.

thanks, got an appointment lined up for tuesday already.

c10Dream'n · 06-19-2013, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by prostreetC-10

Looks like you nailed it! Make sure and get 'er aligned.

Took the truck to get'er aligned yesterday and all is good now, just a few minor adjustments.

VA72C10 · 06-16-2013, 01:27 PM

Looks great!
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c10Dream'n · 06-16-2013, 01:54 PM

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Looks great!
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Thank you.

BMERDOC · 06-16-2013, 01:40 PM

The new stance looks great! I have been doing a lot of research on C10 alignments. Here is a thread I did on my latest findings. I hope it helps you when you get your alignment done!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=582187

c10Dream'n · 06-16-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BMERDOC

The new stance looks great! I have been doing a lot of research on C10 alignments. Here is a thread I did on my latest findings. I hope it helps you when you get your alignment done!
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=582187

Thanks for the info. We have a friend that owns a shop that we have been taking our lowered vehicles to for years.

Toxic Orange · 06-16-2013, 01:53 PM

Turned out great. Looks like it matched the back real well.

c10Dream'n · 06-16-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Toxic Orange

Turned out great. Looks like it matched the back real well.

Thanks, I'm glad I went with the 1" blocks, compliment to jasonvw.

**lolife99** · 06-16-2013, 02:30 PM

Looks perfect!

c10Dream'n · 06-16-2013, 02:32 PM

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Looks perfect!

Thanks, the meaty tires are growing on me, we shall see

**Tom Vogel** · 06-17-2013, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by c10Dream'n

Thanks, the meaty tires are growing on me, we shall see

Those sidewallsare perfect. Are those TT II's?

c10Dream'n · 06-17-2013, 09:11 AM

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Those sidewallsare perfect. Are those TT II's?

Yes they are, 17x8, not sure on the backspacing though.

Dano69c10 · 06-17-2013, 12:08 PM

Wheel and tire specs?

is it a 4/6 drop + 1" blocks in the rear = 4/7 drop,
or is it a 4/5 drop + 1" blocks in the rear = 4/6 drop.

Thanx
Dano

c10Dream'n · 06-17-2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dano69c10

Wheel and tire specs?

is it a 4/6 drop + 1" blocks in the rear = 4/7 drop,
or is it a 4/5 drop + 1" blocks in the rear = 4/6 drop.

Thanx
Dano

it is a 4/6 drop + 1" blocks

17x8 TTII's
255/55/17 on all four corners

cubber · 06-16-2013, 03:46 PM

Looks great! The Porterbuilt notches are the best built (I am running one), but they do require a lot of drilling. Taking the bed off is easy with a few buddies, but I sure would hate to see that slick paint get scratched. I have seen lots of the CPP notche work well, too. Good luck, and your truck is SHARP!

CC69Rat · 06-16-2013, 03:48 PM

Looks great brother ! Nice job.
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DIGGMAN · 06-16-2013, 05:49 PM

Looks great.

Thanks again with your help on the springs

CC69Rat · 06-16-2013, 06:01 PM

How does it drive as compared to the original height? Did you put a front sway bar on it too?
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MrBlue · 06-16-2013, 06:46 PM

Love the Stance

big_al_71 · 06-16-2013, 07:17 PM

Much better!!!
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brans72 · 06-16-2013, 08:29 PM

Looks Great there!

c10Dream'n · 06-16-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cubber

Looks great! The Porterbuilt notches are the best built (I am running one), but they do require a lot of drilling. Taking the bed off is easy with a few buddies, but I sure would hate to see that slick paint get scratched. I have seen lots of the CPP notche work well, too. Good luck, and your truck is SHARP!

Thanks. Thats what i'm afraid of with the paint, plus my fuel tank is located in the rear of the bed. I already ordered my new notch so it's okay.

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Looks great brother ! Nice job.
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Thanks Chad, it's getting there to where I want it. Putting my own touches to it.

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Looks great.

Thanks.

Thanks again with your help on the springs

No problem, should work out great for you. Keep me posted.

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How does it drive as compared to the original height? Did you put a front sway bar on it too?
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It's a little more on the stiff side, but overall it wasn't to bad. I just ordered a new sway bar from CPP so that should get here by the end of the week as well as my new notch.

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Love the Stance

You and me both, thanks.

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Much better!!!
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Thanks. Not quite on bags, but i'm digging the look.

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Looks Great there!

appreciate it, thanks.

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Stance looks great!

Thank you.

68shortfleet · 06-16-2013, 11:56 PM

That looks great.

Any chance we could get a measurement(front and rear) from the center of wheel to the fender arch?

06-16-2013, 12:29 PM	#1
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Weekend Install Complete!!! Hey guys/gals, just wanted to share my weekend install over the last two weekends. Me and a couple buddies got my ECE 4/6 drop kit with 1" lowering blocks and tubular control arms installed. Needles to say i'm pretty happy with the final outcome. No rubbing on the front tires 255/55/17, but I do need to reroute my exhaust in the rear to give more clearance from hitting the diff. I bought a porterbuilt c-notch but decided not to remove the bed to install so I will be selling the notch and purchasing a CPP notch in replacement. Enjoy the pics. Rick Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

06-16-2013, 12:54 PM	#2
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! Looks like you nailed it! Make sure and get 'er aligned. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-16-2013, 01:27 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! Looks great! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-16-2013, 01:40 PM	#7
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! The new stance looks great! I have been doing a lot of research on C10 alignments. Here is a thread I did on my latest findings. I hope it helps you when you get your alignment done! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=582187 __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

06-16-2013, 01:53 PM	#9
Toxic Orange Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Flower Mound TX Posts: 173	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! Turned out great. Looks like it matched the back real well.

06-16-2013, 02:30 PM	#11
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! Looks perfect! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

06-17-2013, 12:08 PM	#15
Dano69c10 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ontario, Kali Posts: 2,427	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! Wheel and tire specs? is it a 4/6 drop + 1" blocks in the rear = 4/7 drop, or is it a 4/5 drop + 1" blocks in the rear = 4/6 drop. Thanx Dano __________________ '69 Fleet It ain't yours, if you didn't build it!

06-16-2013, 03:46 PM	#17
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! Looks great! The Porterbuilt notches are the best built (I am running one), but they do require a lot of drilling. Taking the bed off is easy with a few buddies, but I sure would hate to see that slick paint get scratched. I have seen lots of the CPP notche work well, too. Good luck, and your truck is SHARP! __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

06-16-2013, 03:48 PM	#18
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! Looks great brother ! Nice job. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

06-16-2013, 05:49 PM	#19
DIGGMAN Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: BAKERSFIELD, CA Posts: 57	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! Looks great. Thanks again with your help on the springs

06-16-2013, 06:01 PM	#20
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! How does it drive as compared to the original height? Did you put a front sway bar on it too? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

06-16-2013, 06:46 PM	#21
MrBlue Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Laporte, IN Posts: 167	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! Love the Stance __________________ MrBlue 72' C-10 350 TKO-600 Current Project 54' Ford F-100 Life Long Project

06-16-2013, 07:17 PM	#22
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! Much better!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-16-2013, 08:29 PM	#23
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! Looks Great there!

06-16-2013, 11:56 PM	#25
68shortfleet Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dundee, Oregon Posts: 311	Re: Weekend Install Complete!!! That looks great. Any chance we could get a measurement(front and rear) from the center of wheel to the fender arch?



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