|
03-30-2004, 02:33 PM
|
#1 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Central California
Posts: 88
|
Best kits???
I recently finished my truck and want to do the suspension right. The previous owner just chopped the front springs and removed leaves from the rear to get it lower.
I want to do it right something like a 4" /5" drop. Who has had good succes and with which components.
__________________
Greg72 |
|
|
|
03-30-2004, 02:35 PM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bellevue, WA
Posts: 1,480
|
Give ECE a call, I'd say go with spindles/springs in the front, and not sure about the rear (not sure how people drop those, I have a coil truck)...
__________________
Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed |
|
|
|
|
03-30-2004, 02:45 PM
|
#3 |
|
67-72 Addict!
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: The TAX State!
Posts: 7,856
|
Your truck sits perfect as is!
__________________
Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads |
|
|
|
|
03-30-2004, 09:17 PM
|
#4 | |
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Modesto, CA
Posts: 1,321
|
Quote:
Man, I wished I had a 68-72 sometimes... |
|
|
|
|
|
03-31-2004, 03:25 PM
|
#5 |
|
Keepin an eye out
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: So.Cal
Posts: 3,920
|
My truck has cut coils on the front and rides fine. As far as the rear on the OP's truck, I dont think removing a leaf or two will change the ride that much but may limit payload capacity.
You may want to think about leaving it alone if its all even and spending your cash elsewhere.
__________________
1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351 |
|
|
|
|
03-31-2004, 07:13 PM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Pasadena, CA
Posts: 67
|
I used Early Classics kit on my 70 and love it. Great folks to work with, honest and fair. They have been doing it the longest and it shows when you talk to them. Great looking truck, too!
|
|
|
|
|
04-01-2004, 12:43 PM
|
#7 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Coral Springs,FL
Posts: 100
|
I've been running the ECE 4/5.5 Kit for a few years now and have now problem at all.They may be a little more costly but you get what you pay for,great product and service. Nice looking ride
__________________
72 Chevy LWB leaf spring rear,SBC 385 Fast Burn,Art Carr built 700r4,3.73 Eaton posi,one piece windows,lowered 4/5.5, 60/40 seat, shaved turn signals,shaved reverse lights,shaved stake pockets, stainless steel 21gall in rear, c-notched, vintage air,ps,pb,currently doing body work. 68 Camaro conv.327,turbo 350,pb,disc brakes,built it for the wife 38 Chevy Coupe on the back burner LIFE IS GOOD! SMILE |
|
|
|
|
04-11-2004, 06:38 PM
|
#8 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Virginia beach, Va
Posts: 209
|
check out www.airbagit.com they have really good prices, but have not ordered anything from them and as 72lowboy had pointed out you pay for what you get. ece seems costly and I would rather just spend the money for an air bag setup, but it is your truck, which is very nice looking.
__________________
~Christopher L. Orr 71 c20, 454- Stolen While Deployed. dynoed at 550 ft lbs, 425 hp at 3000 rpm (mustang dyno). TH400 3500 stall.... etc, etc. |
|
|
|
|
04-12-2004, 02:15 AM
|
#9 |
|
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Edgerton OH USA
Posts: 633
|
Dittos on the Early Classics. Fantastic quality on the parts and they promptly answered all questions I had both before and after the purchase.
Tom
__________________
'69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
Linear Mode
