"Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Coursey · 03-03-2015, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Winter has really come on hard here at the end. Nice trailer! Truck looks good. Is that your shop? Really nice. And of course I like the tow rig too.

Thanks

EBY Trailer

It is father-in-laws shop. But its only about 1/2 mile down the road.

hdff · 03-03-2015, 12:58 PM

very nice looking truck. looking at the rear view i see it is a 71? did you replace the panhard bar? i am in the process now and the ubolts are giving me a hard time. douche em every nite with penetrant, krol, pb blaster and some red super penetrant from work. still can't get em free from the trailing arms........

Coursey · 03-03-2015, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hdff

very nice looking truck. looking at the rear view i see it is a 71? did you replace the panhard bar? i am in the process now and the ubolts are giving me a hard time. douche em every nite with penetrant, krol, pb blaster and some red super penetrant from work. still can't get em free from the trailing arms........

Yes it is a 1971

I soaked mine in KROIL for about 3 days before I ever touched them. They came right off with an impact.

Have you tried a big breaker bar?
May have to use a little heat?

When putting it back together i found that i had to remove the bumpstops in order to get the longer U bolt to slide in place.

hdff · 03-03-2015, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Coursey

Yes it is a 1971

I soaked mine in KROIL for about 3 days before I ever touched them. They came right off with an impact.

Have you tried a big breaker bar?
May have to use a little heat?

When putting it back together i found that i had to remove the bumpstops in order to get the longer U bolt to slide in place.

yes they have been soaked well. i have not tried a big breaker bar, unfortunately i am working on on jack stands so i am limited on room. basically i am using a 3# sledge and a wedge. i have the nuts off but i can't get the trailing arm loose. i think i am going to use a cutting wheel to cut the u above the perch and hopefully the impact will be able to break it free

hdff · 03-06-2015, 03:10 PM

I WON!

Coursey · 03-06-2015, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hdff

I WON!

Good job! I have done the Happy dance too before!

Coursey · 03-10-2015, 07:30 AM

Finally was able to get it aligned yesterday. Couldn't resist driving it back to work.

**nlped** · 03-10-2015, 07:55 AM

That looks GREAT!!

**Hart_Rod** · 03-10-2015, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Coursey

Finally was able to get it aligned yesterday. Couldn't resist driving it back to work.

The drop came out nice. When do the 20's arrive????

Coursey · 03-10-2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

The drop came out nice. When do the 20's arrive????

No 20's on this one.

After i had the rake set and new BFG's the rallies grew on me.

For me its a snow ball effect 20's lead to big brakes, leads to big motor, leads to porterbuilt, leads to accuair. leads too..........

Coursey · 03-10-2015, 08:23 AM

1st pics were really grainy.

**Advanced Design** · 03-10-2015, 09:28 AM

Crisp and clean look! I am partial to rally's with BFG's. Looks good.

**Boog** · 03-10-2015, 11:34 AM

Thats a great look right there. Well done.

**nlped** · 03-10-2015, 11:50 AM

Looks killer!

Coursey · 03-10-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

That looks GREAT!!

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Crisp and clean look! I am partial to rally's with BFG's. Looks good.

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Originally Posted by Boog

Thats a great look right there. Well done.

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Originally Posted by nlped

Looks killer!

Thanks All!!!

**leddzepp** · 03-10-2015, 01:58 PM

Looks dead solid perfect as it sits. Drive it and enjoy it

Malamute · 03-10-2015, 10:20 PM

I'll echo everyone else's thoughts, looks great! I'm pretty sure I'll be keeping my rallys when my drop is complete on my '69.

jcd9730 · 03-11-2015, 03:00 AM

Wow, ECE said that was how to install the sway bar???? It really doesn't say in the instructions. I did a 3.5/5 in drop (I love rake) and installed the sway bar wrong. I wonder if that is why the bushings squeak incessantly...

Coursey · 03-11-2015, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jcd9730

Wow, ECE said that was how to install the sway bar???? It really doesn't say in the instructions. I did a 3.5/5 in drop (I love rake) and installed the sway bar wrong. I wonder if that is why the bushings squeak incessantly...

Nope it didn't say in the instructions, so i emailed them a pic with it laying on the ground both ways. They told me this was how to install.

I would definitely flip yours over and see how that works.

crisisred · 03-11-2015, 01:35 PM

great looking truck

love that color

Jobe72 · 03-11-2015, 02:52 PM

Awesome! Nice work, nice truck!

Anyone know if you could still carry a 500-1000 pound load with a drop like this?

**nlped** · 03-11-2015, 03:23 PM

^^^I carried a load of metal roofing (715lbs) to the scrap yard in the back of mine (4.5"/6") without issue. The rearend hit a couple of times on unseen bumps on the highway, no notch, but nothing other worries.

BenjaminEWright · 03-23-2015, 08:35 PM

Hey... How's it going? Love the truck! I've got a few quick questions. How do you like the front sway bar on the truck? I'm doing the exact same drop. Working on the front at the moment and I've got the ECE front sway bar to put on too. Don't like the instructions but guess I'll learn where to place it... What size are your Rally wheels? 15x8's? Also how do you like the 245/60/15 and
275/60/15 BFG Radial TA's? Do they rub any? Sorry for all the questions. I'm trying to do this all right as I'm still in high school and don't want to spend money so much money whenever I could have done it right the first time!

Thanks!

Coursey · 03-24-2015, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BenjaminEWright

Hey... How's it going? Love the truck! I've got a few quick questions. How do you like the front sway bar on the truck? I'm doing the exact same drop. Working on the front at the moment and I've got the ECE front sway bar to put on too. Don't like the instructions but guess I'll learn where to place it... What size are your Rally wheels? 15x8's? Also how do you like the 245/60/15 and
275/60/15 BFG Radial TA's? Do they rub any? Sorry for all the questions. I'm trying to do this all right as I'm still in high school and don't want to spend money so much money whenever I could have done it right the first time!

Thanks!

Questions are always welcome. That's how you learn.

Unfortunately i have only drove it about five miles since it was done. It went straight from alignment shop to the paint shop. What little i drove it i was impressed with the lowering kit and sway bar.

Look a few posts back and i have a picture of the correct way the sway bar goes in. Easiest way for me to get the factory rivets out is to cut an X in the top of the head and knock it off with an air hammer.

The tires fit well. No rubs at all. It does create about 3/4" tire rake using this setup.

I have 15x8's all around. Alot of people run a 7" front, but 8" is what i had and couldn't see buying new ones. They fit good and have no clearance issues.

Good luck on the build!
Start you a build thread and post up plenty of pictures.

C10_ustacould · 03-24-2015, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Coursey

Questions are always welcome. That's how you learn.

Unfortunately i have only drove it about five miles since it was done. It went straight from alignment shop to the paint shop. What little i drove it i was impressed with the lowering kit and sway bar.

Look a few posts back and i have a picture of the correct way the sway bar goes in. Easiest way for me to get the factory rivets out is to cut an X in the top of the head and knock it off with an air hammer.

The tires fit well. No rubs at all. It does create about 3/4" tire rake using this setup.

I have 15x8's all around. Alot of people run a 7" front, but 8" is what i had and couldn't see buying new ones. They fit good and have no clearance issues.

Good luck on the build!
Start you a build thread and post up plenty of pictures.

Why is it in the paint shop?

03-03-2015, 12:58 PM	#77
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit very nice looking truck. looking at the rear view i see it is a 71? did you replace the panhard bar? i am in the process now and the ubolts are giving me a hard time. douche em every nite with penetrant, krol, pb blaster and some red super penetrant from work. still can't get em free from the trailing arms........ __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-06-2015, 03:10 PM	#80
hdff Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: pasadena,TEXAS Posts: 880	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit I WON! Attached Images __________________ 1971 Cheyenne SWB 402BB, 700R4, 3.73 posi, PS, PB, A/C, Tilt, Tach "Wanda" Don't argue with idiots, People watching may not be able to tell the difference... There's someone in my head........But it's not me...... cheap tricks thread great info here!! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

03-10-2015, 07:30 AM	#82
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Finally was able to get it aligned yesterday. Couldn't resist driving it back to work. __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

03-10-2015, 07:55 AM	#83
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit That looks GREAT!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-10-2015, 08:23 AM	#86
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit 1st pics were really grainy. __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

03-10-2015, 09:28 AM	#87
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Crisp and clean look! I am partial to rally's with BFG's. Looks good. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

03-10-2015, 11:34 AM	#88
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,452	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Thats a great look right there. Well done. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-10-2015, 11:50 AM	#89
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Looks killer! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-10-2015, 01:58 PM	#91
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,021	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Looks dead solid perfect as it sits. Drive it and enjoy it __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

03-10-2015, 10:20 PM	#92
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit I'll echo everyone else's thoughts, looks great! I'm pretty sure I'll be keeping my rallys when my drop is complete on my '69.

03-11-2015, 03:00 AM	#93
jcd9730 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 263	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Wow, ECE said that was how to install the sway bar???? It really doesn't say in the instructions. I did a 3.5/5 in drop (I love rake) and installed the sway bar wrong. I wonder if that is why the bushings squeak incessantly... __________________ Josh 72 C10, 350/2004r, Porter Steel Pacs, and 40+ years of leftovers from strange POs...

03-11-2015, 01:35 PM	#95
crisisred Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Norco, CA Posts: 12	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit great looking truck love that color

03-11-2015, 02:52 PM	#96
Jobe72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 299	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Awesome! Nice work, nice truck! Anyone know if you could still carry a 500-1000 pound load with a drop like this? __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra LWB (Aquafresh) 1962 Cadillac Convertible 1962 Cadillac Sedan project

03-11-2015, 03:23 PM	#97
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit ^^^I carried a load of metal roofing (715lbs) to the scrap yard in the back of mine (4.5"/6") without issue. The rearend hit a couple of times on unseen bumps on the highway, no notch, but nothing other worries. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

03-23-2015, 08:35 PM	#98
BenjaminEWright Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mount Washington, KY Posts: 19	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Hey... How's it going? Love the truck! I've got a few quick questions. How do you like the front sway bar on the truck? I'm doing the exact same drop. Working on the front at the moment and I've got the ECE front sway bar to put on too. Don't like the instructions but guess I'll learn where to place it... What size are your Rally wheels? 15x8's? Also how do you like the 245/60/15 and 275/60/15 BFG Radial TA's? Do they rub any? Sorry for all the questions. I'm trying to do this all right as I'm still in high school and don't want to spend money so much money whenever I could have done it right the first time! Thanks!



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