My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tillik · 03-06-2014, 12:40 AM

Very good job!

c10Dream'n · 03-06-2014, 10:42 AM

what a difference a stance will make. lookin good.

TexasLS1 · 03-06-2014, 11:23 AM

That makes an awesome truck look more awesome! Nice work!!

brawley · 03-06-2014, 02:28 PM

Love ECE parts, perfect for these trucks, did this on my 63' and went together sweet, looking Good!! nice truck

Shocks · 03-06-2014, 03:07 PM

I love everything about this truck.

**cericd** · 08-25-2014, 11:25 AM

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?

Ekliptix · 08-25-2014, 12:02 PM

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.

**Elliot949** · 08-25-2014, 01:05 PM

Truck looks GREAT!!!! Perfect Stance...

Mike C · 08-25-2014, 08:25 PM

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.

tommyd241 · 08-25-2014, 10:44 PM

Spot on!!!!

Coursey · 01-08-2015, 11:16 AM

I am getting ready to do the same install in about a week.

Any pre-advice?

Truck looks awesome.

big_al_71 · 01-08-2015, 02:19 PM

That's the best kit from ece

**zicc1835** · 01-08-2015, 11:32 PM

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

OregonNed · 01-09-2015, 07:19 PM

Looks awesome! Would love to make my '68 the same

Malamute · 01-09-2015, 07:55 PM

It turned out great. What size tires are you running?

Ekliptix · 01-10-2015, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coursey

I am getting ready to do the same install in about a week.

Any pre-advice?

Truck looks awesome.

I've already forgotten some of the heartaches of the install. Grinding off the rear rivets to install the new upper shock mount was by far the step that required the most patience. Once you've done that, the rest seems easy. Getting the brake caliper spreader is another tool you'll need. I took the install on leaving a lot of time for myself and without a ton of mechanical experience.

If you get stuck or find the instructions leaving out details, feel free to post here and I'll share my input.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zicc1835

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

Yes, you use the original rivet holes in the frame to mount the ECE upper shock relocate bracket. Photo on page 2. PM me your email if you want a copy of the install directions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malamute

It turned out great. What size tires are you running?

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.

GeirJB · 01-18-2015, 06:35 PM

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?

Ekliptix · 01-18-2015, 11:14 PM

It's firm. I've used bilstein shocks on sports cars in the past with great results, but I think the shocks with the ECE kit are on the lower end. A higher end set of shocks intended for short shock travel may provide a less firm ride.

Coursey · 02-01-2015, 02:25 PM

Which way is up on the sway bar?

Mike C · 02-01-2015, 02:30 PM

Like bottom pic on my truck. See your thread...

**lolife99** · 02-01-2015, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coursey

Which way is up on the sway bar?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

Like bottom pic on my truck. See your thread...

I think it depends on the amount lowered and if you still have the stock frame stand, lowered ECE style frame stands or no frame stands at all.
I always just look at ride height and see how it would fit the best.
I've long forgot which direction the factory installed them. Ha

BHyatt · 02-01-2015, 02:50 PM

I have found that an air chisel makes short work of those pesky factory rivets.

No8Easy2 · 02-01-2015, 06:03 PM

yes yes indeed! its spot on man, now put the tools down and don't touch it again!

hdff · 02-16-2015, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekliptix

I've already forgotten some of the heartaches of the install. Grinding off the rear rivets to install the new upper shock mount was by far the step that required the most patience. Once you've done that, the rest seems easy. Getting the brake caliper spreader is another tool you'll need. I took the install on leaving a lot of time for myself and without a ton of mechanical experience.

If you get stuck or find the instructions leaving out details, feel free to post here and I'll share my input.

Yes, you use the original rivet holes in the frame to mount the ECE upper shock relocate bracket. Photo on page 2. PM me your email if you want a copy of the install directions.

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.

I am fixing to put the shock relocators and super panhard bar, how was the alighnment of the panhard bar? Also what are the shocks you used, are they shorter for a lowered truck?

Ekliptix · 02-16-2015, 06:14 PM

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.

03-06-2014, 12:40 AM	#76
Tillik Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 186	Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty Very good job! __________________ James B. 1967 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X2 (Black & Beautiful) 1971 Chevy Fleetside Shortbed 4X4 (White & Rough)

03-06-2014, 10:42 AM	#77
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty what a difference a stance will make. lookin good.

03-06-2014, 11:23 AM	#78
TexasLS1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Jonestown, TX Posts: 471	Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty That makes an awesome truck look more awesome! Nice work!!

03-06-2014, 02:28 PM	#79
brawley Easy Does It Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dirdy Mo , North Carolina Posts: 450	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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Shocks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 53	Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty I love everything about this truck.

08-25-2014, 11:25 AM	#81
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,158	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? __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

08-25-2014, 12:02 PM	#82
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 682	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.

08-25-2014, 01:05 PM	#83
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty Truck looks GREAT!!!! Perfect Stance... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

08-25-2014, 08:25 PM	#84
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	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. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

08-25-2014, 10:44 PM	#85
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01-08-2015, 11:16 AM	#86
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	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. __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

01-08-2015, 02:19 PM	#87
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty That's the best kit from ece __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-08-2015, 11:32 PM	#88
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,253	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 __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

01-09-2015, 07:19 PM	#89
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty Looks awesome! Would love to make my '68 the same __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

01-09-2015, 07:55 PM	#90
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01-18-2015, 06:35 PM	#92
GeirJB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Fredrikstad, Norway Posts: 20	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? __________________ MY -67 Chevrolet C-10, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=622636 Other Cars -69 VW 1600 Variant, 82 VW Polo G40, - 96 Subaru Impreza GT Turbo, -01 BMW 316ti

01-18-2015, 11:14 PM	#93
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 682	Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty It's firm. I've used bilstein shocks on sports cars in the past with great results, but I think the shocks with the ECE kit are on the lower end. A higher end set of shocks intended for short shock travel may provide a less firm ride.

02-01-2015, 02:25 PM	#94
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty Which way is up on the sway bar? __________________ 1961 Biscayne http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...90#post6978790 SOLD 1971 C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=656258SOLD 1966 Suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

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Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty Like bottom pic on my truck. See your thread... __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

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BHyatt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Castle, IN Posts: 199	Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty I have found that an air chisel makes short work of those pesky factory rivets.

02-01-2015, 06:03 PM	#98
No8Easy2 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lafayette, LA. Posts: 105	Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty yes yes indeed! its spot on man, now put the tools down and don't touch it again! __________________ "They Don't write songs about Hondas " 1972 C10 "Ole Red--blood, sweet & beers" USMC 1989-1997 1st Anglico

02-16-2015, 06:14 PM	#100
Ekliptix Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 682	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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