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Old 11-29-2013, 07:55 PM   #1
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lowering kit for 69 gmc

I have a 1969 gmc with coil springs in front and leaf in the rear. I want to know what is the best route to go to lower it as much as i can without a c notch. want to keep it level in both the front as back as well. Thanks in advance!
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Old 11-30-2013, 11:50 AM   #2
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Old 11-30-2013, 11:54 AM   #3
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Re: lowering kit for 69 gmc

thanks but im looking for more of a kit without having to c-notch
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Old 11-30-2013, 12:06 PM   #4
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Re: lowering kit for 69 gmc

Call ECE.
They will fix you up.
www.earlyclassic.com
They have drop leaf springs for the rear, and drop spindles and springs for the front.
Everything you need.

A flip kit for the rear would be cheaper, but would also be lower and require a c-notch.
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Old 11-30-2013, 12:10 PM   #5
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thanks, i was looking at brothers as they have some black friday stuff on sale, but nobody is open this weekend that i can talk too.
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Old 11-30-2013, 04:30 PM   #6
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Re: lowering kit for 69 gmc

Flip kit in rear will get a 5 or 6 inch drop. Relocated the rear shock and I'm fine with no notch on my 71 lwb. Used the DJM kit.
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Old 11-30-2013, 08:20 PM   #7
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Old 12-01-2013, 11:57 AM   #8
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lol, wow longhair! nice job, i like how it looks like that! thanks
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Old 12-01-2013, 12:45 PM   #9
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As for reading directions...
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Bad planning on your part does not necessarily constitute an instant emergency on my part....

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Old 12-01-2013, 12:46 PM   #10
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would have to cnotch for sure to get that low huh
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Old 12-02-2013, 08:59 PM   #11
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i was talking to the guys at brothers, they said that i could get a 3/4 drop with 3in drop coils in front and 4 in drop leaf springs in the rear. what do you think about that route?
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Old 12-03-2013, 03:06 AM   #12
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Re: lowering kit for 69 gmc

I would opt for ECE..... I would also do spindles & trim the current springs (if they're not fubar'd) vs doing a 3" drop spring. The spindle/spring combo allows for improved ride quality, better shock travel, & ease of aligning.
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Old 12-06-2013, 11:26 PM   #13
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I agree with Scoti on this .... We did a 72 chevy with leafs .... ECE .... I would do it again in a heartbeat.
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