Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

reds_racing · 02-14-2011, 12:45 PM

After 3 sets of springs on the ECE 4/6 drop, I finally got it right. Started with the normal 1.5" drop and it was too low in front. Went to 1" drop spring in the front, still too low. Finally ECE sent me a standard set of springs with 0 drop. Now with the 2.5" drop spindle and standard spring, it sits perfect for an everyday driver. I loved the look of the slam in front, just wasn't practical for a daily driver. ECE is great to work with!!!!

no moa · 02-14-2011, 12:48 PM

Man, that looks incredible. Love the stance, and truely love the color combo!!!
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cajun chevy · 02-14-2011, 12:50 PM

Looks great! What's the tire sizes?

bajaracing · 02-14-2011, 01:25 PM

nice looking truck, perfect height for dd too..

gcburdic · 02-14-2011, 01:26 PM

I was driving my truck around yesterday in the beautiful weather we are having, thinking....I wonder what she would look like with a 4/6 drop?!?!?....Ummmm...

Nice job...looks really fantastic!!!

Southcity · 02-14-2011, 01:51 PM

Truck looks great but it sounds like after starting with a 4/6 drop you ended up with a 2.5 front and you never mentioned anything about swapping springs in the rear so form the pics I'm guessing you ended up with a 2.5/6 total drop?

clos69 · 02-14-2011, 01:55 PM

Looks good...but if I am understanding you correctly... ECE sent you a stock height spring to achieve a 4in drop in the front with your 2.5in drop spindles??

reds_racing · 02-14-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by clos69

Looks good...but if I am understanding you correctly... ECE sent you a stock height spring to achieve a 4in drop in the front with your 2.5in drop spindles??

That's the numbers, but it now measures what most do with the full 4/6. But yes... It's still 6" in back. 2.5/6 normal would be much higher in front than back.
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reds_racing · 02-14-2011, 02:01 PM

I now measure 27.5" from ground to top of fender in front. 28.5" in the back. Can't figure out what was so odd with my truck. But something was.
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clos69 · 02-14-2011, 02:10 PM

Wow that is weird...but as long as you are happy with the end result....good deal....try to make it out to Fort Worth on Mar 12 for our meet and great...check my sig.

VA72C10 · 02-14-2011, 02:21 PM

Looks great but baffling how a 2.5 drop is that low....maybe it's a 4" drop spindle

Southcity · 02-14-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by va72c10

looks great but baffling how a 2.5 drop is that low....maybe it's a 4" drop spindle

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68Stepbed · 02-14-2011, 03:35 PM

I would almost bet to say you have different or maybe, at least, altered lower control arms.

19seventeeCustom · 02-14-2011, 04:16 PM

I was pondering the same question, how is that such a low drop with a spindle only,

Trucks looks killer either way.

68Stepbed · 02-14-2011, 06:18 PM

I'm glad you finally got it where you want it. Looks great!!

big_al_71 · 02-14-2011, 06:25 PM

cant beat that look

chevychase · 02-14-2011, 07:08 PM

That's sitting nice!

BB72CHEVKT · 02-14-2011, 08:36 PM

Glad you got it figured out. Looks great.

VDOG · 02-14-2011, 08:46 PM

That baby sits nice. Trying to get my longbed to sit like that.

RCbowtie69 · 02-16-2011, 10:53 PM

ECE are good people to work with. That's were i brought my suspension to lower my truck,here's a picture of my truck

72BlckButy · 02-16-2011, 10:55 PM

That looks killer!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

I was driving my truck around yesterday in the beautiful weather we are having, thinking....I wonder what she would look like with a 4/6 drop?!?!?....Ummmm...

Nice job...looks really fantastic!!!

What would she look like? Hmmm... da** good, that's how she would look.

Don't think about it, do it!!

**leddzepp** · 02-16-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

That looks killer!

What would she look like? Hmmm... da** good, that's how she would look.

Don't think about it, do it!!

x 2. 4/6 is the only way to fly imo

5150.4.67 · 02-17-2011, 12:20 AM

Might there be a big block under the hood?

OldSkool71 · 02-17-2011, 12:47 AM

Looks just right....Mark and the rest of the staff over at ECE are a good people...they know 67-72 Chevy Trucks...

1LowToy · 02-19-2011, 02:34 PM

Glad you got it right. I seem to be having the same trouble with my 80 lowing project. Nice that ECE is working with you.

Please excuse my ignorance, who is ECE?

02-14-2011, 12:45 PM	#1
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... After 3 sets of springs on the ECE 4/6 drop, I finally got it right. Started with the normal 1.5" drop and it was too low in front. Went to 1" drop spring in the front, still too low. Finally ECE sent me a standard set of springs with 0 drop. Now with the 2.5" drop spindle and standard spring, it sits perfect for an everyday driver. I loved the look of the slam in front, just wasn't practical for a daily driver. ECE is great to work with!!!!

02-14-2011, 12:48 PM	#2
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... Man, that looks incredible. Love the stance, and truely love the color combo!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

02-14-2011, 12:50 PM	#3
cajun chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: meteghan centre, nova scotia, canada Posts: 208	Re: Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... Looks great! What's the tire sizes?

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Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,182	Re: Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... Truck looks great but it sounds like after starting with a 4/6 drop you ended up with a 2.5 front and you never mentioned anything about swapping springs in the rear so form the pics I'm guessing you ended up with a 2.5/6 total drop? __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

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02-14-2011, 02:01 PM	#9
reds_racing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 94	Re: Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... I now measure 27.5" from ground to top of fender in front. 28.5" in the back. Can't figure out what was so odd with my truck. But something was. Posted via Mobile Device

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clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... Wow that is weird...but as long as you are happy with the end result....good deal....try to make it out to Fort Worth on Mar 12 for our meet and great...check my sig. __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

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VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... Looks great but baffling how a 2.5 drop is that low....maybe it's a 4" drop spindle __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-14-2011, 03:35 PM	#13
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... I would almost bet to say you have different or maybe, at least, altered lower control arms. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

02-14-2011, 04:16 PM	#14
19seventeeCustom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Downtown Posts: 573	Re: Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... I was pondering the same question, how is that such a low drop with a spindle only, Trucks looks killer either way.

02-14-2011, 06:18 PM	#15
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... I'm glad you finally got it where you want it. Looks great!! __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

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BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... Glad you got it figured out. Looks great. __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

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1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: Finally got ECE 4/6 drop right... Glad you got it right. I seem to be having the same trouble with my 80 lowing project. Nice that ECE is working with you. Please excuse my ignorance, who is ECE?

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