Brothers Lowering Springs

[JonFrankMc]

I have been looking to lower my truck for some time and I notice that many people use the ECE springs; I got the Brothers magazine in the mail the other day and they have fronts and rears for ~95$/pair. They recommend a 3"/4" drop. The price is definitely appealing and I think a 3/4 drop would make me very happy. Does anyone have any experience with these springs? suggestions? To complete the thought here is a pic of my truck:



Thanks guys!

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by JonFrankMc

I have been looking to lower my truck for some time and I notice that many people use the ECE springs; I got the Brothers magazine in the mail the other day and they have fronts and rears for ~95$/pair. They recommend a 3"/4" drop. The price is definitely appealing and I think a 3/4 drop would make me very happy. Does anyone have any experience with these springs? suggestions? To complete the thought here is a pic of my truck:



Thanks guys!

I went with CCP Company and bought thier Spring/Shock kit,
(think it was $299.99). I was told not go any lower than a 3/4 Drop because of alignment issues. My Truck already had 2 1/2 Drop Spindles in front, so I ended up with a 5.5" Drop in Front and added 2" Drop Blocks to the Rear for a total drop of 6".
Love the stance!

[tratman2000]

i got the 2/4 drop from brothers so far they are great ride aint bad at all i shopped around and brothers was the cheapest ive been running the stock shocks on it with no problems but im getting ready to order some toxic drop shocks soon

[JonFrankMc]

Thanks for the reply. Can I get pics of the 2/4 drop. i notice that many on here go for the 4.5/6.5 drop.

[Dads69C10]

I ordered a drop kit, sway bar, pahard bar and c notch from brothers. My only issue was customer service. All parts were backordered for weeks, some parts almost 2 months! I called several times and never got clear answers or any sincerity from them.
Dont get me wrong, i like the parts and prices but i was very disappointed with the customer service.

[Sammy]

Small block w/ 3/2 early classic spring drop and stock spindles. Maybe this will help you decide. And my reasoning for using them was to get what I wanted for the drop not what they sent me. And I worry about Companys with just a few warehouses shipping from where ever or drop shipped. Figured a Company that specializes in suspension should send me what I ordered..Could be wrong..but my reason any way..good luck making up your mind.

[wild4wheels]

I have ordered springs before from Brothers in the past w/ no problems but just a side note. I put 2" dropped springs and dropped shocks on my old 67 and it didn't lower it at all! Turns out when if u r running original springs, those old ones tend to sag! Rode alot better though..just my .02

[JonFrankMc]

Originally Posted by wild4wheels

I have ordered springs before from Brothers in the past w/ no problems but just a side note. I put 2" dropped springs and dropped shocks on my old 67 and it didn't lower it at all! Turns out when if u r running original springs, those old ones tend to sag! Rode alot better though..just my .02

That is an interesting insight. I didn't really think about that. I do want it low but I didn't want to reduce the ride quality. The last thing I want to do is have to worry about scraping at steep driveways. Im still thinking 3/4; does everyone think a 5/6 would be better?

[gsxrdoug]

5/6 is a much better look, but you run into added cost like spindles, c notch, shocks, then springs, so how much do you want to spend to get it down?

[69 Okie Truck]

You also have to decide how much functionality you want to lose in lowering it.
Those big ol' wheel wells may not look "cool" with space intended for wheel travel, but you can bet they offer a wider range of intended uses.

[big_al_71]

I dont have any experience with brothers springs however I have the 4/6 kit from Early classics and so far it is excellent in every aspect.

[GobbleStalker]

What is the lowest you can go before a cnotch is required? I was thinking of going 3 / 4 drop.

[C low]

Originally Posted by GobbleStalker

What is the lowest you can go before a cnotch is required? I was thinking of going 3 / 4 drop.

yep thats about it a 5 or 6 in the rear will hit frame

[cdowns]

with the 4in rear you should get adjustable panhard bar abd shock relocaters too for the best ride quality

[ChevyLvr4Life]

Not trying to hijack, but I'm also interested in doing a 3/4 spring drop. Are there any issues in using the 3" springs in the front? I've read some posts recently about them with mixed opinions, loose, rattling, etc. Anybody have any pics of this drop, would like to see what it looks like.

[drsergio]

[Have the same problem,,,,dont wana change the drum brakes on front and go with lowering springs on fron ,,,3,,,,

did you end up doinf?
any pictures?
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[wwotr]

Originally Posted by GobbleStalker

What is the lowest you can go before a cnotch is required? I was thinking of going 3 / 4 drop.

I have a 5.5" Drop in Front and a 6" Drop in the rear.
I have no issues with Tire Rubbing.
Now granted, I don't "Haul" anything in the back and if I hit a Pothole it does "Bottom Out", but on 95% of the roads it's a non issue.

[nasqar]

I am not sure we got an exact answer to how low can you go "without" a c-notch? "wwotr" how much do you have in dollars in your drop? That is a killer look and you say it is still functional.....I dont want to have any tire rub nor have to use "bags" to drive my driver.

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by nasqar

"wwotr" how much do you have in dollars in your drop? That is a killer look and you say it is still functional.....I dont want to have any tire rub nor have to use "bags" to drive my driver.

I have abrox $500.00 into my Drop (not counting what my Mechanic charged me to put it in).

[nasqar]

WWOTR is that a satin paint job on the "Ratikle"? Nice web page brother. Thanks for the info on the suspension.

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by nasqar

WWOTR is that a satin paint job on the "Ratikle"? Nice web page brother. Thanks for the info on the suspension.

That's actually a "Guide Coat", after they finished the Body Work.
A lot of people think I'm going the "Rat Rod" direction, but I'm just waiting for paint after January.
;0)

[tratman2000]

sorry it took so long

[drsergio]

Originally Posted by tratman2000

sorry it took so long

looks real good
what do you use again front and back
nice truck