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Old 11-09-2011, 04:28 PM   #1
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ECE drop kit

how is the overall ride and handling characteristics? i'm just afraid that i'll spend my 900 bucks on the kit and have a crappy ride

i wanna do the 3.5/5 drop, i understand it won't handle like the hotchkis truck but i think it should handle decent.

so any overall comments, thoughts, feelings, or suggestions?
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Old 11-09-2011, 10:29 PM   #2
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I have never used Early Classic Enterprises, but I have always heard great things about their product.
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Old 11-09-2011, 11:55 PM   #3
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i have too but i want people who have used these products opinions
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Old 11-10-2011, 07:07 AM   #4
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NO CRAPPY ride from ECE products.
They are my choice for 67-72 lowering products.
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Old 11-10-2011, 09:51 AM   #5
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No compl;aints whatsoever from any ECE product I'ver ever bought. No crappy ride at all with my 3.5/5 kit.

Also, their customer support after the sale is unmatched. The guys at ECE will go out of their way to make sure you're happy.
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Old 11-10-2011, 11:13 AM   #6
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Re: ECE drop kit

I installed an ECE drop kit on my previous 72 & was pleased with the parts of the kit & the ride quality when finished.
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Old 11-10-2011, 12:50 PM   #7
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No compl;aints whatsoever from any ECE product I'ver ever bought. No crappy ride at all with my 3.5/5 kit.

Also, their customer support after the sale is unmatched. The guys at ECE will go out of their way to make sure you're happy.

Agree 100%. The nicest customer service and tech folks in the business.
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Old 11-10-2011, 01:44 PM   #8
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Re: ECE drop kit

You will NOT have a crappy ride provided the parts are installed correctly.

When we installed a 4.5/6" drop on my '69 (w/ disc brake upgrade) my FIL was worried that the ride would cause him to be unable to ride with me due to a bad back. Once the drop was installed he felt as though the truck rode better than it did prior to lowering.

Buy and you won't regret it, guaranteed!

Follow the complete install my my kit by clicking on "Project Blank Slate" below in my signature and let me know if you have any questions.

It's the only kit I would buy.
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Old 11-10-2011, 06:43 PM   #9
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Re: ECE drop kit

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how is the overall ride and handling characteristics? i'm just afraid that i'll spend my 900 bucks on the kit and have a crappy ride

i wanna do the 3.5/5 drop, i understand it won't handle like the hotchkis truck but i think it should handle decent.

so any overall comments, thoughts, feelings, or suggestions?
If you don't mind me asking, which kit are you looking at for $900? I've priced sooo many kits lately that I've about confused myself but I'm sure I haven't found any around the $900 range even from ECE?

PM me if you would rather? Thanks
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Old 11-11-2011, 12:39 AM   #10
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Re: ECE drop kit

i'm looking at the full kit. all the brackets super track bar etc. price is 750 dollars and 140 or so for shipping. so i'm rounding to 900

i also need a steering box and an outer tie rod end
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Old 11-11-2011, 06:05 PM   #11
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i'm looking at the full kit. all the brackets super track bar etc. price is 750 dollars and 140 or so for shipping. so i'm rounding to 900

i also need a steering box and an outer tie rod end

Thanks for the info. I'll take a look at them again.
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