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72BlckButy · 08-07-2009, 01:40 PM

Look no further than Early Classic Enterprises (ECE), as they will have everything you will need.

Check out my build thread in my signature for the install of a 4.5/6" ECE drop kit.

One thing you will need to consider.... if you are wanting a 2.5" drop in the front and decide to use a spindle, you will need to upgrade to disc brakes. Don't worry though, as this is covered in my build thread as well.

Just click on Blank Slate, and let me know if you have any questions.

Also, once you get the kit on, you will always want to go lower.

ChevLoRay · 08-07-2009, 02:05 PM

If you get the dropped spindles from ECE, or just about any other supplier, you'll be doing a conversion to disc brakes. W/O doing that conversion, then lowering springs are your option. As far as ECE is concerned, you can get another inch of lowering by using their one-lower spring with their spindles, for a total of 3.5 inches. 5 inches in the rear will look good, too. You gotta watch going too low in the rear because of interference between the drive shaft and the crossmember that the rear trailing arms attach to. You can get another crossmember, and ECE has those, too.

08-07-2009, 01:40 PM	#1
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Suspension question... Look no further than Early Classic Enterprises (ECE), as they will have everything you will need. Check out my build thread in my signature for the install of a 4.5/6" ECE drop kit. One thing you will need to consider.... if you are wanting a 2.5" drop in the front and decide to use a spindle, you will need to upgrade to disc brakes. Don't worry though, as this is covered in my build thread as well. Just click on Blank Slate, and let me know if you have any questions. Also, once you get the kit on, you will always want to go lower. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 08-07-2009 at 01:41 PM.

08-07-2009, 02:05 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Suspension question... If you get the dropped spindles from ECE, or just about any other supplier, you'll be doing a conversion to disc brakes. W/O doing that conversion, then lowering springs are your option. As far as ECE is concerned, you can get another inch of lowering by using their one-lower spring with their spindles, for a total of 3.5 inches. 5 inches in the rear will look good, too. You gotta watch going too low in the rear because of interference between the drive shaft and the crossmember that the rear trailing arms attach to. You can get another crossmember, and ECE has those, too. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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