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C10_ustacould · 11-25-2017, 01:48 PM

Looking to swap springs in the "Ole Girl". It has cut coils only in the front (3") and 5" drop springs in the rear, we'd like a go to 4.5/6 drop. We'll be adding drop spindles with a drop spring up front versus the very short cut spring only. My first build used ECE springs, and the trucks I've had since have used CPP springs. Seems to me the ECE springs were a little tighter, less spongy than the CPPs if that makes sense. The black KYB shocks that came with my ECE kit lacked control in my opinion but I think the grey KYB Gas-A-Just units would calm that down.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on the differences between ECE and CPP springs?

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ryans69chevy · 11-26-2017, 12:33 AM

I'll bring it to the top by saying mine are cpp springs. Haven't run them yet just got them installed. They seem pretty good. When I bought my springs, it was basically a convienence thing - bought all the suspension parts at the same time from the same company and that's the brand they carried. I can't imagine they would be too different in quality.

C10_ustacould · 11-26-2017, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ryans69chevy

I'll bring it to the top by saying mine are cpp springs. Haven't run them yet just got them installed. They seem pretty good. When I bought my springs, it was basically a convienence thing - bought all the suspension parts at the same time from the same company and that's the brand they carried. I can't imagine they would be too different in quality.

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

Very nice stepper.

I used Eibach springs on my blazer. But I have 4" in the rear with a 2" block. The Eibachs are much less bouncy than the cpp springs I had on my old short bed, but I also bought better shocks for the blazer so that is probably part of it.

Good luck, Rg

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Originally Posted by miller6t9

I used the Hotchkis 2" in front (with CPP drop spindles) and 6" in rear....was extremely happy, handled alot better....but be sure and do the shock relocator and trac bar as well

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Originally Posted by weq92f

ECE here. Just for comparo. They work fine.

-klb

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Thanks, but I can't take credit for building it. A bunch of good guys from the board built it and I bought it this way, I'm just finishing up some details and adding a few preferences.

Thanks for the input, I appreciate y'all takin' the time.

NC_John · 11-26-2017, 06:15 PM

Another thumbs up here for hotchkis. You get the drop but their better spring rate makes it ride/handle better than the usual soft lowering springs.

OregonNed · 11-26-2017, 02:26 AM

Truck looks great BTW!

C10_ustacould · 11-26-2017, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by OregonNed

Truck looks great BTW!

Thanks, but I can't take credit for building it. A bunch of good guys from the board built it and I bought it this way, I'm just finishing up some details and adding a few preferences.

**raggedjim** · 11-26-2017, 11:24 AM

Very nice stepper.

I used Eibach springs on my blazer. But I have 4" in the rear with a 2" block. The Eibachs are much less bouncy than the cpp springs I had on my old short bed, but I also bought better shocks for the blazer so that is probably part of it.

Good luck, Rg

miller6t9 · 11-26-2017, 12:19 PM

I used the Hotchkis 2" in front (with CPP drop spindles) and 6" in rear....was extremely happy, handled alot better....but be sure and do the shock relocator and trac bar as well

weq92f · 11-26-2017, 01:13 PM

ECE here. Just for comparo. They work fine.

-klb

YBNORML · 11-26-2017, 08:58 PM

I’ve used ECE, bell tech and CPP. Hands down I would always go with ECE. They weren’t any where near as bouncy as the others. Plus, the customer service at ECE is fantastic. And to me that’s a big selling feature as well.

67ctener · 11-27-2017, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

I’ve used ECE, bell tech and CPP. Hands down I would always go with ECE. They weren’t any where near as bouncy as the others. Plus, the customer service at ECE is fantastic. And to me that’s a big selling feature as well.

Sure would look good and ride nice with a simple air ride kit😉

68Stepbed · 11-27-2017, 10:29 AM

My experience was the ECE springs seem to have the correct rate, and the drop height is pretty accurate. I've always just felt that ECE had better products and better customer service.

As for the shocks, there's a thread here about the KYBs just not being good shocks for lowered trucks. Some have used the "lowered" shocks from CPP. ECE actually ponies up for the RideTech HQ shocks on their own personal trucks. I'd personally get the RideTech shocks if budget allows.

11-25-2017, 01:48 PM	#1
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Coils Springs... Any Brand Better Than Others? Looking to swap springs in the "Ole Girl". It has cut coils only in the front (3") and 5" drop springs in the rear, we'd like a go to 4.5/6 drop. We'll be adding drop spindles with a drop spring up front versus the very short cut spring only. My first build used ECE springs, and the trucks I've had since have used CPP springs. Seems to me the ECE springs were a little tighter, less spongy than the CPPs if that makes sense. The black KYB shocks that came with my ECE kit lacked control in my opinion but I think the grey KYB Gas-A-Just units would calm that down. With all that said, what are your thoughts on the differences between ECE and CPP springs? Pic...just because. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

11-26-2017, 12:33 AM	#2
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,082	Re: Coils Springs... Any Brand Better Than Others? I'll bring it to the top by saying mine are cpp springs. Haven't run them yet just got them installed. They seem pretty good. When I bought my springs, it was basically a convienence thing - bought all the suspension parts at the same time from the same company and that's the brand they carried. I can't imagine they would be too different in quality.

11-26-2017, 06:15 PM	#4
NC_John Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 1,639	Re: Coils Springs... Any Brand Better Than Others? Another thumbs up here for hotchkis. You get the drop but their better spring rate makes it ride/handle better than the usual soft lowering springs. __________________ 1970 C-10 LWB "Blu" Instagram (current build pictures) 70_nc_c10

11-26-2017, 02:26 AM	#5
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Coils Springs... Any Brand Better Than Others? Truck looks great BTW! __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

11-26-2017, 11:24 AM	#7
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,514	Re: Coils Springs... Any Brand Better Than Others? Very nice stepper. I used Eibach springs on my blazer. But I have 4" in the rear with a 2" block. The Eibachs are much less bouncy than the cpp springs I had on my old short bed, but I also bought better shocks for the blazer so that is probably part of it. Good luck, Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

11-26-2017, 12:19 PM	#8
miller6t9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockingham, nc Posts: 166	Re: Coils Springs... Any Brand Better Than Others? I used the Hotchkis 2" in front (with CPP drop spindles) and 6" in rear....was extremely happy, handled alot better....but be sure and do the shock relocator and trac bar as well

11-26-2017, 01:13 PM	#9
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,228	Re: Coils Springs... Any Brand Better Than Others? ECE here. Just for comparo. They work fine. -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

11-26-2017, 08:58 PM	#10
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: Coils Springs... Any Brand Better Than Others? I’ve used ECE, bell tech and CPP. Hands down I would always go with ECE. They weren’t any where near as bouncy as the others. Plus, the customer service at ECE is fantastic. And to me that’s a big selling feature as well. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

11-27-2017, 10:29 AM	#12
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Coils Springs... Any Brand Better Than Others? My experience was the ECE springs seem to have the correct rate, and the drop height is pretty accurate. I've always just felt that ECE had better products and better customer service. As for the shocks, there's a thread here about the KYBs just not being good shocks for lowered trucks. Some have used the "lowered" shocks from CPP. ECE actually ponies up for the RideTech HQ shocks on their own personal trucks. I'd personally get the RideTech shocks if budget allows. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system



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