Ece 5.5 dropped leaf springs

[j carter]

Has anyone used ece 4 inch drop leaf Springs with the 1.5 shackles or at least have pictures of it

[Gravityamp]

I was hoping someone tried them . I have already ordered (out of stock) 4" drop leafs , and waiting for them (ECE) to call so I can go pick them up . I will post some pics when I get them installed

[j carter]

Ttt

[Mike C]

edit: I did funny math based on your post title. You wanted 5.5" drop not seven, but...

5.5" springs plus 1.5" shackle equals 7". I flipped my rear axle using a DJM kit and got 7" for only $130. I used front shocks and moved them to the more upright position using the hardware supplied and the second hole in the factory upper shock mount. I removed the rubber bumpstops and cut the "pads" on top of the axle housing off. I used DJM low profile urethane bumpstops on the frame that came with the flip kit.

Front is 2 1/2" disc conversion drop spindle from ECE and their 2" small block spring.

[Gravityamp]

Looks great Mike C

[Gravityamp]

Here is my 69 GMC after installing the 2.5 drop spindles and 4 in. drop leafs from ECE . I am considering adding the 1.5 shackles .I also went with their disc brake kit and sway bar ,It rides great and handles like a dream now.

[j carter]

So the only thing u have on the rear are ece 4 inch drop leaf Springs?

[j carter]

Have done to the rear I mean

[Gravityamp]

Yes that's all I have done to the rear 4 in. drop leafs from ECE with their shocks

[j carter]

That looks great so I know now I would be happy with the 1.5 shackles added to that. Your front is 2.5 drop?

[Gravityamp]

Yes 2.5 drop spindles in front from ECE . I know my front springs have to be worn out so I am up in the air on lower or stock springs ,I'm thinking lower

[j carter]

Do you have a build on your truck?

[Gravityamp]

no I don't I've been thinking about it , I've been too busy working on it though .lol

[j carter]

I understand that how u like the ece parts you use? I've never heard anyone say anything negative about them

[Gravityamp]

Originally Posted by j carter

I understand that how u like the ece parts you use? I've never heard anyone say anything negative about them

I have no regrets at all . Parts are great they are helpful and very knowledgeable . Besides that they are located 15 minutes from my house lol

Heres a pic of my truck the day I bought it 3 1/2 months ago

[j carter]

Damn what a big difference

[Gravityamp]

Countless hours after work . 180 + holes ( from the trim and other things not rust ) welded up on the body. Some screaming , not too much kicking , 1 tooth and a few dollars .Time well spent , It's all good and fun

[cooperhw]

Originally Posted by Mike C

edit: I did funny math based on your post title. You wanted 5.5" drop not seven, but...

5.5" springs plus 1.5" shackle equals 7". I flipped my rear axle using a DJM kit and got 7" for only $130. I used front shocks and moved them to the more upright position using the hardware supplied and the second hole in the factory upper shock mount. I removed the rubber bumpstops and cut the "pads" on top of the axle housing off. I used DJM low profile urethane bumpstops on the frame that came with the flip kit.

Front is 2 1/2" disc conversion drop spindle from ECE and their 2" small block spring.

Nice, any pics of the build I could look at. I am also wanting to sit her down a bit without breaking the bank.

[Mike C]

Originally Posted by Gravityamp

Looks great Mike C

Thanks. I've owned the truck 15 years and have only really driven it in the last month! Having a great time with it.

[Mike C]

Originally Posted by cooperhw

Nice, any pics of the build I could look at. I am also wanting to sit her down a bit without breaking the bank.

I didn't do a build thread. I have about $2500 in the disc conversion, 5 lug rear, flip, springs, wheels and tires.

[young grasshoppa]

In my post from a few years ago I have some pictures: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361890

[j carter]

So I take it you use ece 4 inch drop leaf Springs and 1.5 drop shackles