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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Good input. I will likely go back in and do that now that I'm comfortable with taking apart the front suspension.
Aaaaaand, the front is done! So much easier then the rear. Got a $5 caliper spreader on the way home. Didn't need to bleed the brakes. I'll write up the front suspension process details later. All that's left is the install some 1/2 drop blocks on the rear and center the rear with the adjustable rear panhard bar. I'm super happy with the front height. Slight tire tuck. It'll likely get a bit lower after settling. I don't mind the slight rake, but the 1/2" rear blocks will make it perfect for me. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Ekliptix; 03-06-2014 at 12:14 AM. |
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Very good job!
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
what a difference a stance will make. lookin good.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
That makes an awesome truck look more awesome! Nice work!!
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Love ECE parts, perfect for these trucks, did this on my 63' and went together sweet, looking Good!! nice truck
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I love everything about this truck.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Now that you've had some time to drive it around, do you plan to add a c-notch? Any bottoming out? Do you still have the factory bump stops in the rear or did you trim/remove them?
Also, have you had any issues with the drop spindles or a-arms rubbing the inside edge of your rims? |
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I've put some good miles on it since the drop. I don't plan to install a c-notch. I've never heard or felt the rear axle hitting. I did cut 1/2 off the rear bump stops for some additional clearance.
In the front, I have not looked to see if there is any rubbing inside the rim against the spindle or a-arm. There is certainly no noise. The only rubbing that occurs is the tires touch the inner fender over some bumps. I've come to the conclusion that it's because I'm running 275 tires all around. Less wide tires up front would likely resolve this. With the springs and new swaybar, the truck corners much better and flatter. In general, it feels much tighter. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Truck looks GREAT!!!! Perfect Stance...
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Truck looks awesome! I've got 2 1/2" ECE spindles and 2" springs for the front of my '69 short step. I'm going to do an axle flip on the leafs in the rear, and would be STOKED if it sits as well as yours. Nice work.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Spot on!!!!
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I am getting ready to do the same install in about a week.
Any pre-advice? Truck looks awesome.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
That's the best kit from ece
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
interesting that this thread got reserected today ...because i was talking to a freind TODAY about installing my ECE kit actually i bought a bag set up recently ( from another board member)so in the rear at least I'm gonna use bags instead of the 6 inch drop springs any advice on this would be appreciated. Can someone also tell me do the top ECE shock relocater brackets bolt into the rivet wholes that the originals where in....i should mention i bought my kit from another board member about 2 years ago and have not even opened those boxes to look for directions
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Looks awesome! Would love to make my '68 the same
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
It turned out great. What size tires are you running?
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BFG 275/60/15. I believe the front tires are a bit too wide and rub on the inner fender over some bumps. I'd go a bit more narrow on the fronts next time. |
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Nice Stance you got there now!
![]() Think I will do the same with my -67! I have drop spindels in the front and some 5" CPP springs in the Rear. No shock relocations! So ECE kit with 2" front springs, 6" rear and all the other stuff will be great for mine truck! Just have to check if that kit is possible to get without drop-spindels! How is the ride now with this kit?
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
The alignment of the panhard bar was easy. I installed it, measured the distance from the rear drum to the fender on each side, it wasn't even so I adjusted the panhard bar via the threads that make up its ends until the rear axle was centered.
For shocks I'm using the ones included in the ECE kit, KYB shocks. They are ok but if they had an upgrade option for the shocks, I'd get them. |
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