ECE 4/6" drop kit work with ford 9"? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ghost's68 · 06-26-2016, 11:56 PM

Hello everyone,

After picking up my new truck I'm looking into actually getting a drop kit installed. Right now I'm riding around on cut springs and as many of you know, the rides rough. Lol I was looking at picking up the ECE 4/6" drop kit but wondering if there would be an issue with it since I have a ford 9" rear end. All work was done by previous owner. Thanks in advance guys.

PS- I searched but couldn't come up with anything related.

**68bowtie** · 06-27-2016, 12:05 AM

if the 9-inch was installed with new perches and all the old trailing arm suspension, it should work just fine. you'll need the deluxe track bar kit that connects from the frame to the u-bolts/perches so it won't need to connect to the original 12-bolt. some pictures of the rear end would help verify.

oh and welcome to the forum! got any photos of the truck?

Heavymetl · 06-28-2016, 08:15 AM

Yes. I have the ECE 4/6 kit and a Moser 9". It all bolted up without issue as the 9" perches were correctly made and the axle tubes were the same diameter as stock.

Ghost's68 · 06-28-2016, 06:09 PM

Sweet! Thanks guys! Before I get my drop kit I have to redo the whole front steering setup. It's pretty worn out.

Heavymetl · 06-28-2016, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost's68

Sweet! Thanks guys! Before I get my drop kit I have to redo the whole front steering setup. It's pretty worn out.

If you can afford it, buy a RedHead steering gear. I've got one and it's one of the best automotive parts I've ever bought.

06-26-2016, 11:56 PM	#1
Ghost's68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: American Canyon, CA Posts: 253	ECE 4/6" drop kit work with ford 9"? Hello everyone, After picking up my new truck I'm looking into actually getting a drop kit installed. Right now I'm riding around on cut springs and as many of you know, the rides rough. Lol I was looking at picking up the ECE 4/6" drop kit but wondering if there would be an issue with it since I have a ford 9" rear end. All work was done by previous owner. Thanks in advance guys. PS- I searched but couldn't come up with anything related.

06-27-2016, 12:05 AM	#2
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: ECE 4/6" drop kit work with ford 9"? if the 9-inch was installed with new perches and all the old trailing arm suspension, it should work just fine. you'll need the deluxe track bar kit that connects from the frame to the u-bolts/perches so it won't need to connect to the original 12-bolt. some pictures of the rear end would help verify. oh and welcome to the forum! got any photos of the truck? __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

06-28-2016, 08:15 AM	#3
Heavymetl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 292	Re: ECE 4/6" drop kit work with ford 9"? Yes. I have the ECE 4/6 kit and a Moser 9". It all bolted up without issue as the 9" perches were correctly made and the axle tubes were the same diameter as stock. __________________ 1970 C10 Turbo LM7 5.3/LS6 cam PT7675/4L80E/Holley Dominator EFI/E85 Moser 9" 3.25/4 wheel discs 11.16@121.07

06-28-2016, 06:09 PM	#4
Ghost's68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: American Canyon, CA Posts: 253	Re: ECE 4/6" drop kit work with ford 9"? Sweet! Thanks guys! Before I get my drop kit I have to redo the whole front steering setup. It's pretty worn out.



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