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1970SWB · 10-24-2011, 11:02 PM

Got a '69 short bed C10 that I'm looking to 4"-6" static drop for a shop truck, will be installing a ft. crossmember from an '85 does anybody make a more complete or easier kit then the one listed here? Any other tips?

http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

4/6 Drop Kits
4/6 Drop Kits (2.5" Drop Spindles, 1.5" Drop Front Coil Springs, 6" Rear Drop Coil Springs, 4 KYB Shock Absorbers, Super Track Bar Kit, Shock Mount Relocator Kit) (Drop Spindles require Disc Brakes)

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#902-6572-46KIT - '65-'72 C-10 -- $759.00 Quantity:

Sorry guys thought the link would take you to catalog page but guess not...
I have seen threads about using A-body springs, but I actually want to use this truck as a truck also.

Thanks guys!!!

SCOTI · 10-25-2011, 12:23 AM

Early Classic has a good reputation & great parts.

**lolife99** · 10-25-2011, 05:47 AM

X2 for ECE.
Their kit will allow you to keep your original crossmember and a-arms.
You can rob the rotors and calipers from your '85 parts,... but no need to swap out the entire crossmember.

72BlckButy · 10-26-2011, 09:58 PM

Running the 4.5/6" ECE drop with 6-lug disc brake upgrade myself and love it. No other kit on the market IMO.

10-24-2011, 11:02 PM	#1
1970SWB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Yorktown, In. Posts: 77	Drop kit question...... Got a '69 short bed C10 that I'm looking to 4"-6" static drop for a shop truck, will be installing a ft. crossmember from an '85 does anybody make a more complete or easier kit then the one listed here? Any other tips? http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx 4/6 Drop Kits 4/6 Drop Kits (2.5" Drop Spindles, 1.5" Drop Front Coil Springs, 6" Rear Drop Coil Springs, 4 KYB Shock Absorbers, Super Track Bar Kit, Shock Mount Relocator Kit) (Drop Spindles require Disc Brakes) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Options: #902-6572-46KIT - '65-'72 C-10 -- $759.00 Quantity: Sorry guys thought the link would take you to catalog page but guess not... I have seen threads about using A-body springs, but I actually want to use this truck as a truck also. Thanks guys!!! __________________ John Stevens, ASE master auto tech., ASE master autobody tech. I-car platinum certified '70 Chevy SWB pick up '77 Chevy SWB 4X4 PU 2 '70 Buick GS Stage-1 4-spds Last edited by 1970SWB; 10-24-2011 at 11:07 PM.

10-25-2011, 12:23 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Drop kit question...... Early Classic has a good reputation & great parts. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-25-2011, 05:47 AM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Drop kit question...... X2 for ECE. Their kit will allow you to keep your original crossmember and a-arms. You can rob the rotors and calipers from your '85 parts,... but no need to swap out the entire crossmember. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-26-2011, 09:58 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Drop kit question...... Running the 4.5/6" ECE drop with 6-lug disc brake upgrade myself and love it. No other kit on the market IMO. __________________ -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)



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