A couple of lowering questions... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Sinister · 12-10-2007, 11:56 AM

I found some lowering springs for my '69 C-20, finally. I'd like to go with a 2-4 drop. Questions are: Will I need to relocate the shocks in the back? Do I need an adjustable panhard bar?
I assume I won't need to c-notch it...

72BlckButy · 12-10-2007, 02:11 PM

No notch will be needed. I don't think it would hurt to relocate the shock mounts, and why not add the adjustable panhard bar while you're at it.

Check out ECE, and give them a phone call. They will be able to answer your question without hesitation. They are a great bunch of guys.

Good luck!

Sinister · 12-10-2007, 02:33 PM

Thanks for the reply. What's involved with relocating the shock mounts, would I have to weld them?

**lolife99** · 12-10-2007, 03:21 PM

ECE, (Early Classic Enterprises) shock relocators are a bolt on. But the original brackets are riveted to the frame. This will require them to be ground off ,torched off, or air chiseled off. A 2 inch drop spring in the front,... MAY not be two inches lower than your 39 year old sagging springs. I always suggest looking on ECE's website at their "stance" photos. This will give you a good idea what to expect with their drop suspension products. It almost never fails when someone does a 2"/4" drop they usually want to go lower.

72BlckButy · 12-10-2007, 05:23 PM

ECE's stance photos are a great way picture what your truck will look like. What purpose will your truck serve? Daily driver, work, play? That will help to determine the best drop for you.

Sinister · 12-10-2007, 06:20 PM

Truck is a daily driver, it's gotta earn it's keep. I'm still thinking about it. I might want to go lower if I do this, and maybe add helper airbags. I definitely want to keep the truck 3/4 ton...

Sinister · 12-20-2007, 02:40 PM

Well, went to a meet Sat. and met some board members. There were some great trucks. I was checking out VDOG's C-10 lowered 3"-4" and I think that might do it for me. Will I have any issues with rubbing or alignment if I go for this drop with coils? I'm running 265/70R16's, about 30" in diameter..,.

st1x10 · 12-24-2007, 04:44 PM

The alignment will have to be redone with the drop. I don't have any rubbing issues with 2/4. Don't see anything close to it. A lot of people run 4/6 with no problem.

12-10-2007, 11:56 AM	#1
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	A couple of lowering questions... I found some lowering springs for my '69 C-20, finally. I'd like to go with a 2-4 drop. Questions are: Will I need to relocate the shocks in the back? Do I need an adjustable panhard bar? I assume I won't need to c-notch it... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 12-10-2007 at 12:04 PM.

12-10-2007, 02:11 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: A couple of lowering questions... No notch will be needed. I don't think it would hurt to relocate the shock mounts, and why not add the adjustable panhard bar while you're at it. Check out ECE, and give them a phone call. They will be able to answer your question without hesitation. They are a great bunch of guys. Good luck! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-10-2007, 02:33 PM	#3
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: A couple of lowering questions... Thanks for the reply. What's involved with relocating the shock mounts, would I have to weld them? __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-10-2007, 03:21 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: A couple of lowering questions... ECE, (Early Classic Enterprises) shock relocators are a bolt on. But the original brackets are riveted to the frame. This will require them to be ground off ,torched off, or air chiseled off. A 2 inch drop spring in the front,... MAY not be two inches lower than your 39 year old sagging springs. I always suggest looking on ECE's website at their "stance" photos. This will give you a good idea what to expect with their drop suspension products. It almost never fails when someone does a 2"/4" drop they usually want to go lower. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-10-2007 at 03:22 PM.

12-10-2007, 05:23 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: A couple of lowering questions... ECE's stance photos are a great way picture what your truck will look like. What purpose will your truck serve? Daily driver, work, play? That will help to determine the best drop for you. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-10-2007, 06:20 PM	#6
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: A couple of lowering questions... Truck is a daily driver, it's gotta earn it's keep. I'm still thinking about it. I might want to go lower if I do this, and maybe add helper airbags. I definitely want to keep the truck 3/4 ton... __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 12-20-2007 at 01:40 PM.

12-20-2007, 02:40 PM	#7
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: A couple of lowering questions... Well, went to a meet Sat. and met some board members. There were some great trucks. I was checking out VDOG's C-10 lowered 3"-4" and I think that might do it for me. Will I have any issues with rubbing or alignment if I go for this drop with coils? I'm running 265/70R16's, about 30" in diameter..,. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-24-2007, 04:44 PM	#8
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Re: A couple of lowering questions... The alignment will have to be redone with the drop. I don't have any rubbing issues with 2/4. Don't see anything close to it. A lot of people run 4/6 with no problem. __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6

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