Can I lower the ECE 4/6 drop kit further? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thallman · 01-25-2021, 01:40 AM

I have the ECE 4/6 drop kit currently, however, I was wanting to go lower in the front. I was wondering if I could swap out lowering springs to achieve this? It came with 1.5" drop springs, but I saw where Performance Online has drop springs in 2", 3", and 4" drops. If I bought the 4" drop springs that would theoretically get me from a 4" drop in the front to a 6.5" drop in the front. Is it that simple or is there more to it?

Thanks.

Tx Firefighter · 01-25-2021, 07:14 AM

Yes, you can replace the current ECE 1.5 springs with something more aggressive. I'd really urge you not to go below a 3 inch spring though. That's 5.5 total drop and that's quite a lot. Beyond that you might look into options like crossmember mods or even a dropmember setup.

SCOTI · 01-25-2021, 10:35 AM

x2.

The shorter the coil spring, the less travel there is & the closer the contact points up front come to the road surface.

Measure your lower a-arm @ it's current lowest spot.
Measure the lower a-arm mounting shaft pivot points.

How far is it off the road surface now?

thallman · 01-25-2021, 11:58 AM

Thanks for the quick reply. I will go for the 3" lowering springs then. I was thinking about a PB dropmember, however, I think the 3" lowering springs will give me a good stance, and will be a lot less work given it the rest of the ECE kit is already installed.

Thanks again.

thallman · 01-25-2021, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

x2.

The shorter the coil spring, the less travel there is & the closer the contact points up front come to the road surface.

Measure your lower a-arm @ it's current lowest spot.
Measure the lower a-arm mounting shaft pivot points.

How far is it off the road surface now?

I'm not sure, it is on an uneven surface at the moment.

SCOTI · 01-25-2021, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thallman

I'm not sure, it is on an uneven surface at the moment.

Then measure the closer of the sides. That's what you'll be dealing w/when driving (roads are never always flat).

I've always had lowered trucks/cars. They suck to drive when they're lowered in such a way that compromises the 'ability to drive'. Constantly bottoming out. A-arms impacting uneven road surfaces. Tires buzzing the sheet metal.

Driving something low but still has clearance should be the goal.

01-25-2021, 01:40 AM	#1
thallman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Stigler, OK Posts: 3	Can I lower the ECE 4/6 drop kit further? I have the ECE 4/6 drop kit currently, however, I was wanting to go lower in the front. I was wondering if I could swap out lowering springs to achieve this? It came with 1.5" drop springs, but I saw where Performance Online has drop springs in 2", 3", and 4" drops. If I bought the 4" drop springs that would theoretically get me from a 4" drop in the front to a 6.5" drop in the front. Is it that simple or is there more to it? Thanks.

01-25-2021, 07:14 AM	#2
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01-25-2021, 11:58 AM	#4
thallman Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Stigler, OK Posts: 3	Re: Can I lower the ECE 4/6 drop kit further? Thanks for the quick reply. I will go for the 3" lowering springs then. I was thinking about a PB dropmember, however, I think the 3" lowering springs will give me a good stance, and will be a lot less work given it the rest of the ECE kit is already installed. Thanks again.



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