Best 4/6 drop ride quality - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jkmyers84 · 07-11-2021, 09:49 PM

Now that ece is gone who is everyone using for a quality ride 4/6 static drop?

72Teeroy · 07-12-2021, 06:51 AM

I’d like to know also thanks, I like the look of mine but the front wheel wells rub

**davischevy** · 08-22-2021, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 72Teeroy

I’d like to know also thanks, I like the look of mine but the front wheel wells rub

I put these on mine. It raised the truck back up about 3/4" and stopped the rubbing.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/173774446315

72Teeroy · 08-23-2021, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by davischevy

I put these on mine. It raised the truck back up about 3/4" and stopped the rubbing.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/173774446315

Thank you I will definitely try these

**CC69Rat** · 07-12-2021, 08:32 PM

MCGaughys has a 4.5/6 kit for the 67-72 that looks really good. I use it quite a bit. I've used Belltech too but it's a 4/6. That extra half inch helps a lot.

I can help with wheel / tire backspace too if needed.

**68ls1** · 07-13-2021, 12:30 AM

I'm very pleased with the ride I got from the Ridetech Streetgrip package.

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72Teeroy · 07-13-2021, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 68ls1

I'm very pleased with the ride I got from the Ridetech Streetgrip package.

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nice truck and
Love the stance

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thanks,

beaterku · 07-13-2021, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 68ls1

I'm very pleased with the ride I got from the Ridetech Streetgrip package.

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Agree 100%. It's roughly a 4/6 drop and drives like a dream.

**dagnabbitt** · 07-13-2021, 11:17 AM

I'm looking for a 4/6 package that will also convert me to five lug and discs. Decisions, decisions.

AllGoNoShow · 07-15-2021, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by beaterku

Agree 100%. It's roughly a 4/6 drop and drives like a dream.

What are the wheel/tire sizes on that? Great look.
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beaterku · 07-15-2021, 12:01 PM

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What are the wheel/tire sizes on that? Great look.
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Thank you. They are 18x9 with 265/50/18 all around. Nitto doesn't make this size anymore, so I will have to go with a 275/45/18 next time around.

slikside · 08-20-2021, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 68ls1

I'm very pleased with the ride I got from the Ridetech Streetgrip package.

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That is a great looking step! Color, stance, tire sizes…all right on the mark!

**68ls1** · 08-21-2021, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by slikside

That is a great looking step! Color, stance, tire sizes…all right on the mark!

Thanks, just upgraded with Terminator fuel injection, Boyd EFI under bed tank, Vintage Air, Holley mid mount drive, swapped 200R 4 out for 4L60e, test drive this week

72Teeroy · 07-13-2021, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

MCGaughys has a 4.5/6 kit for the 67-72 that looks really good. I use it quite a bit. I've used Belltech too but it's a 4/6. That extra half inch helps a lot.

I can help with wheel / tire backspace too if needed.

thanks Chad I will definitely take you up on that on the wheels. I have to pick some out then I will reach out to you if that’s cool? I leaning towards the steel wheels with caps.

gmc684x4 · 07-13-2021, 12:35 AM

Everyone rated ece very high from what read through threads ece kit is western chassis parts which can be ordered direct or through summit and others

72Teeroy · 07-13-2021, 06:27 AM

Thanks guys,I will definitely check them out I think I’m currently running 5.5 front and 8.5 in the back looks ok but way to low for driving.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-13-2021, 12:09 PM

If you want a “New Truck” ride with adjustability go with Coil Overs Yes there pricey but We’ll worth it. I have QA1 on my truck along with there sway bars front and rear. I’m into it ~ $3000 , worth every penny

72Teeroy · 07-13-2021, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

If you want a “New Truck” ride with adjustability go with Coil Overs Yes there pricey but We’ll worth it. I have QA1 on my truck along with there sway bars front and rear. I’m into it ~ $3000 , worth every penny

Definitely would love to do this

jessemthompson · 08-20-2021, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1970 CST Short Wide

If you want a “New Truck” ride with adjustability go with Coil Overs Yes there pricey but We’ll worth it. I have QA1 on my truck along with there sway bars front and rear. I’m into it ~ $3000 , worth every penny

We’re you able to get that thing lined up? Your ball joints have one heck of an angle to them. They won’t last long like that.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 08-21-2021, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jessemthompson

We’re you able to get that thing lined up? Your ball joints have one heck of an angle to them. They won’t last long like that.

Yes all lined up. That pic was with no shims or anything. Yes it took a lot of shims but all is good. My alignment guy loved it

jmking9 · 07-15-2021, 09:58 AM

I've had the old ECE 4.5/6 stuff on my truck now since about 2008. I've put roughly 50k miles or so on it with that setup. Ive never been really thrilled with the ride quality. I put some ride tech shocks on it a few yrs ago, and that helped a little. But I'm kicking around the idea of going a different direction suspension wise. I would like to ride in a truck with one of the coil over kits, or even the Ridetech street grip kit. I have Ridetechs full coil over setup on my Chevelle and it rides SO much better than my truck. But I don't know if that's just because it's a car, and they inherently ride better.

**1970 CST Short Wide** · 07-15-2021, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jmking9

I've had the old ECE 4.5/6 stuff on my truck now since about 2008. I've put roughly 50k miles or so on it with that setup. Ive never been really thrilled with the ride quality. I put some ride tech shocks on it a few yrs ago, and that helped a little. But I'm kicking around the idea of going a different direction suspension wise. I would like to ride in a truck with one of the coil over kits, or even the Ridetech street grip kit. I have Ridetechs full coil over setup on my Chevelle and it rides SO much better than my truck. But I don't know if that's just because it's a car, and they inherently ride better. Decisions, Decisions

I can almost Guarantee with the coil overs your Truck will ride like your Chevelle
My truck rides better than my wife’s 2018 Traverse

Zeroman · 07-15-2021, 06:06 PM

I had a 2"/4" ECE drop on mine since 1997 with front and rear sway bars. Replaced the shocks once.

Played with bags, could not stand it.

Now on coil overs all around.......perfect.

Perfect stance, perfect ride.

Whether you go QA1, Ridetech, CPP, Aldan, or whatever.

If you have dual adjustable coil overs you can dial in your desired height, then adjust to your desired compression and rebound on the shocks.

Plus, if you want to try a little autocross all you have to do is dial up the shocks.

It's heaven.

72Teeroy · 07-16-2021, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Zeroman

I had a 2"/4" ECE drop on mine since 1997 with front and rear sway bars. Replaced the shocks once.

Played with bags, could not stand it.

Now on coil overs all around.......perfect.

Perfect stance, perfect ride.

Whether you go QA1, Ridetech, CPP, Aldan, or whatever.

If you have dual adjustable coil overs you can dial in your desired height, then adjust to your desired compression and rebound on the shocks.

Plus, if you want to try a little autocross all you have to do is dial up the shocks.

It's heaven.

Would love to do coil overs but not sure if I’m up for the job do you have shop are can you recommend someone?

07-11-2021, 09:49 PM	#1
Jkmyers84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sikeston MO Posts: 96	Best 4/6 drop ride quality Now that ece is gone who is everyone using for a quality ride 4/6 static drop?

07-12-2021, 06:51 AM	#2
72Teeroy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Santa Fe,Tx Posts: 119	Re: Best 4/6 drop ride quality I’d like to know also thanks, I like the look of mine but the front wheel wells rub Attached Images

07-12-2021, 08:32 PM	#5
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Re: Best 4/6 drop ride quality MCGaughys has a 4.5/6 kit for the 67-72 that looks really good. I use it quite a bit. I've used Belltech too but it's a 4/6. That extra half inch helps a lot. I can help with wheel / tire backspace too if needed. __________________ 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)

07-13-2021, 12:30 AM	#6
68ls1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 218	Re: Best 4/6 drop ride quality I'm very pleased with the ride I got from the Ridetech Streetgrip package.

07-13-2021, 08:52 AM	#8
68ls1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 218	Re: Best 4/6 drop ride quality thanks,

07-13-2021, 11:17 AM	#10
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,515	Re: Best 4/6 drop ride quality I'm looking for a 4/6 package that will also convert me to five lug and discs. Decisions, decisions. __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

07-13-2021, 12:35 AM	#16
gmc684x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Whitehorse yukon Posts: 1,218	Re: Best 4/6 drop ride quality Everyone rated ece very high from what read through threads ece kit is western chassis parts which can be ordered direct or through summit and others

07-13-2021, 06:27 AM	#17
72Teeroy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Santa Fe,Tx Posts: 119	Re: Best 4/6 drop ride quality Thanks guys,I will definitely check them out I think I’m currently running 5.5 front and 8.5 in the back looks ok but way to low for driving. Attached Images

07-13-2021, 12:09 PM	#18
1970 CST Short Wide Senior Moment Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pittsburg Ca Posts: 4,215	Re: Best 4/6 drop ride quality If you want a “New Truck” ride with adjustability go with Coil Overs Yes there pricey but We’ll worth it. I have QA1 on my truck along with there sway bars front and rear. I’m into it ~ $3000 , worth every penny Attached Images __________________ 1970 CST LS 1 6 speed Ford 9 inch Detroit Tru Track, Dakota Didgital, Vintage Air, QA1 Coil Overs Front & Rear Lots of FUN 2013 GMC PU, Oldest Son 71 GMC LWB. QA1 Suspension, Angry SB. Youngest Son 2017 Toyota SUV Daughters car 2018 Traverse , Wife’s Ride Pittsburg Ca 94565

07-15-2021, 09:58 AM	#22
jmking9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Riverton KS Posts: 832	Re: Best 4/6 drop ride quality I've had the old ECE 4.5/6 stuff on my truck now since about 2008. I've put roughly 50k miles or so on it with that setup. Ive never been really thrilled with the ride quality. I put some ride tech shocks on it a few yrs ago, and that helped a little. But I'm kicking around the idea of going a different direction suspension wise. I would like to ride in a truck with one of the coil over kits, or even the Ridetech street grip kit. I have Ridetechs full coil over setup on my Chevelle and it rides SO much better than my truck. But I don't know if that's just because it's a car, and they inherently ride better. __________________ 1970 SWB Build Last edited by jmking9; 07-15-2021 at 01:59 PM.

07-15-2021, 06:06 PM	#24
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: Best 4/6 drop ride quality I had a 2"/4" ECE drop on mine since 1997 with front and rear sway bars. Replaced the shocks once. Played with bags, could not stand it. Now on coil overs all around.......perfect. Perfect stance, perfect ride. Whether you go QA1, Ridetech, CPP, Aldan, or whatever. If you have dual adjustable coil overs you can dial in your desired height, then adjust to your desired compression and rebound on the shocks. Plus, if you want to try a little autocross all you have to do is dial up the shocks. It's heaven.



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