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lostmya · 02-06-2009, 09:21 PM

I posted this topic yesterday but didn't get many replies. I was wondering if someone could tell me what the maximum you can get away with when lowering the rear of a 70 model c-10 with a trac bar suspension? A tech guy at cpp told me 3 inches but I have a few friends that say you can go 4 or maybe even 5 inches and still have ok drivability. If someone out there has experience with this please post, I plan on ordering a coil and shock kit from cpp as soon as I have an answer.

Tx Firefighter · 02-06-2009, 09:27 PM

I always drop mine 6 inches in the back. I use the super track bar from Early Classic Enterprises. I actually use all stuff from ECE. I've read way too many bad words about CPP, poor customer service, missing or wrong hardware, etc.

jbristo67 · 02-06-2009, 09:32 PM

I dropped mine 7. I havent bought an adjustable trac bar yet

PipsC10 · 02-06-2009, 09:35 PM

I agree, call ECE. Not only will they have the right stuff, they will probably tell you exactly what you need. By far the best customer service.

lostmya · 02-06-2009, 09:36 PM

I'd like to lower it 3/5. Also if anyone can recommend which company to order from that would help me a great deal

PipsC10 · 02-06-2009, 09:57 PM

ECE, http://earlyclassic.com/

70k52wd · 02-06-2009, 10:15 PM

Take these guys advice and use ECE stuff. They will sell you exactly what you need. You could shop around and try to save money, but you wont save time. ECE.

DrtyJack75 · 02-06-2009, 10:27 PM

I also went the ECE route.....Stan is THE MAN!!

We even ignored the directions and jacked up a brake line on my disk brake conversion and he sent me another one at NO COST....

I then called him about other questions I had about these trucks, (even about stuff I wasnt buying from them) and he was nothing but helpful!

I recommend them to ANYONE!! Those guys are GREAT!!

Ricky

Woobie · 02-06-2009, 10:42 PM

Like the others have said, you'd be hard pressed to beat ECE. I lowered mine 3.5" in front with 2.5 drop spindles & 1" drop springs and 5" drop springs in the rear. Did the front sway bar, track bar, air shocks in the rear, gas in front. Love the ride. One of the air shocks was bad when they came in, I called and spoke to Stan and he sent out a new pair right away. Great products, great service. Stan IS the man.

Regards,
Paul

Kayotic · 02-06-2009, 10:56 PM

Plus one for ECE - I have their entire rear suspension kit. x-member,arms,shock relocate and track bar.

AND IT ALL CAME WITH HARDWARE.

I am a customer for the life of my truck.

My answer to the other question would be 4" in the rear. 5"+ is when a c-notch comes in.

lostmya · 02-06-2009, 11:08 PM

thanks for all the advice, sounds like ece is the way to go and i think i'll try a 3/4 drop.

02-06-2009, 09:21 PM	#1
lostmya Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 19	how low can i go I posted this topic yesterday but didn't get many replies. I was wondering if someone could tell me what the maximum you can get away with when lowering the rear of a 70 model c-10 with a trac bar suspension? A tech guy at cpp told me 3 inches but I have a few friends that say you can go 4 or maybe even 5 inches and still have ok drivability. If someone out there has experience with this please post, I plan on ordering a coil and shock kit from cpp as soon as I have an answer.

02-06-2009, 09:27 PM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: how low can i go I always drop mine 6 inches in the back. I use the super track bar from Early Classic Enterprises. I actually use all stuff from ECE. I've read way too many bad words about CPP, poor customer service, missing or wrong hardware, etc. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-06-2009, 09:32 PM	#3
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: how low can i go I dropped mine 7. I havent bought an adjustable trac bar yet

02-06-2009, 09:35 PM	#4
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: how low can i go I agree, call ECE. Not only will they have the right stuff, they will probably tell you exactly what you need. By far the best customer service. __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

02-06-2009, 09:36 PM	#5
lostmya Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 19	Re: how low can i go I'd like to lower it 3/5. Also if anyone can recommend which company to order from that would help me a great deal

02-06-2009, 09:57 PM	#6
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: how low can i go ECE, http://earlyclassic.com/ __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

02-06-2009, 10:15 PM	#7
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: how low can i go Take these guys advice and use ECE stuff. They will sell you exactly what you need. You could shop around and try to save money, but you wont save time. ECE.

02-06-2009, 10:27 PM	#8
DrtyJack75 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: West Sacramento, CA Posts: 417	Re: how low can i go I also went the ECE route.....Stan is THE MAN!! We even ignored the directions and jacked up a brake line on my disk brake conversion and he sent me another one at NO COST.... I then called him about other questions I had about these trucks, (even about stuff I wasnt buying from them) and he was nothing but helpful! I recommend them to ANYONE!! Those guys are GREAT!! Ricky

02-06-2009, 10:42 PM	#9
Woobie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 116	Re: how low can i go Like the others have said, you'd be hard pressed to beat ECE. I lowered mine 3.5" in front with 2.5 drop spindles & 1" drop springs and 5" drop springs in the rear. Did the front sway bar, track bar, air shocks in the rear, gas in front. Love the ride. One of the air shocks was bad when they came in, I called and spoke to Stan and he sent out a new pair right away. Great products, great service. Stan IS the man. Regards, Paul __________________ 1972 c10 2000 FLHTC 126+k miles, so far 1967 BMW r60 2007 Xterra (Wife's ride) R.I.P. "ESLL"

02-06-2009, 10:56 PM	#10
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: how low can i go Plus one for ECE - I have their entire rear suspension kit. x-member,arms,shock relocate and track bar. AND IT ALL CAME WITH HARDWARE. I am a customer for the life of my truck. My answer to the other question would be 4" in the rear. 5"+ is when a c-notch comes in. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016

02-06-2009, 11:08 PM	#11
lostmya Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx. Posts: 19	Re: how low can i go thanks for all the advice, sounds like ece is the way to go and i think i'll try a 3/4 drop.



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