"Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Coursey · 03-24-2015, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BenjaminEWright

Hey... How's it going? Love the truck! I've got a few quick questions. How do you like the front sway bar on the truck? I'm doing the exact same drop. Working on the front at the moment and I've got the ECE front sway bar to put on too. Don't like the instructions but guess I'll learn where to place it... What size are your Rally wheels? 15x8's? Also how do you like the 245/60/15 and
275/60/15 BFG Radial TA's? Do they rub any? Sorry for all the questions. I'm trying to do this all right as I'm still in high school and don't want to spend money so much money whenever I could have done it right the first time!

Thanks!

Questions are always welcome. That's how you learn.

Unfortunately i have only drove it about five miles since it was done. It went straight from alignment shop to the paint shop. What little i drove it i was impressed with the lowering kit and sway bar.

Look a few posts back and i have a picture of the correct way the sway bar goes in. Easiest way for me to get the factory rivets out is to cut an X in the top of the head and knock it off with an air hammer.

The tires fit well. No rubs at all. It does create about 3/4" tire rake using this setup.

I have 15x8's all around. Alot of people run a 7" front, but 8" is what i had and couldn't see buying new ones. They fit good and have no clearance issues.

Good luck on the build!
Start you a build thread and post up plenty of pictures.

C10_ustacould · 03-24-2015, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Coursey

Questions are always welcome. That's how you learn.

Unfortunately i have only drove it about five miles since it was done. It went straight from alignment shop to the paint shop. What little i drove it i was impressed with the lowering kit and sway bar.

Look a few posts back and i have a picture of the correct way the sway bar goes in. Easiest way for me to get the factory rivets out is to cut an X in the top of the head and knock it off with an air hammer.

The tires fit well. No rubs at all. It does create about 3/4" tire rake using this setup.

I have 15x8's all around. Alot of people run a 7" front, but 8" is what i had and couldn't see buying new ones. They fit good and have no clearance issues.

Good luck on the build!
Start you a build thread and post up plenty of pictures.

Why is it in the paint shop?

Coursey · 03-24-2015, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

Why is it in the paint shop?

I wondered how long that question was going to take...

I was not happy with the paint on the inside of the bed. It had a few scratches and dents on the inside of bed I wanted fixed before I get it out this spring.

I am too picky some times.

I am about ready to get me a patina'd truck so i don't have to worry about little bumps and scratches!

C10_ustacould · 07-14-2015, 10:02 AM

Before and after drop comparison...

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*Fitz* · 09-29-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by C10_ustacould

Before and after drop comparison...

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Why not do a "before and after" handling comparison? When I used the ECE anti-roll barand 3.5/5 in drop kit and super trac bar I found the truck cornered as well as my old C4 Corvette!

C10_ustacould · 09-29-2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

Why not do a "before and after" handling comparison? When I used the ECE anti-roll barand 3.5/5 in drop kit and super trac bar I found the truck cornered as well as my old C4 Corvette!

Unfortunately he won't be able to do that... reference the post just above yours.

Coursey · 09-30-2015, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitz

Why not do a "before and after" handling comparison? When I used the ECE anti-roll barand 3.5/5 in drop kit and super trac bar I found the truck cornered as well as my old C4 Corvette!

It did handle and corner much better. But the ride was stiff to say the least.

mike16 · 07-15-2015, 02:26 AM

that lowered look sure takes some time getting used to.

I woild have spent some time lining up the side trim between the front fender the door and the bed

**Boog** · 07-15-2015, 06:05 AM

I guess you missed where he said it's in the paint shop? No need to bother the trim if it's coming off anyway for paint.
The lowered stance isn't for everyone. Some of us love it. There's room for everybody on these forums.

C10_ustacould · 07-15-2015, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mike16

that lowered look sure takes some time getting used to.

I woild have spent some time lining up the side trim between the front fender the door and the bed

I'd drive the wheels off that truck, slightly misaligned trim and all!

Coursey · 07-15-2015, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

I'd drive the wheels off that truck, slightly misaligned trim and all!

Thanks Buck, that is what i am doing. Driving and enjoying.

**mkmc69** · 07-15-2015, 12:59 PM

Love your truck! Looks awesome! Do you have any tire rub issues, or bottoming out? I would like to do this same combo to my truck as well. Just wondering. Mike

Coursey · 07-15-2015, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mkmc69

Love your truck! Looks awesome! Do you have any tire rub issues, or bottoming out? I would like to do this same combo to my truck as well. Just wondering. Mike

No tire rub or bottoming out issues. They ride is definitely stiffer then stock. But looks much better.

Justin@EntropyRad · 07-15-2015, 02:54 PM

killer truck!

Redline novdog · 07-15-2015, 08:25 PM

Looks good.Nice thread. Would be interesting to check fuel mileage before/after, getting a brick closer to the mortar effect! Does it launch better? I had a lowered s-10 sucked trying to jack it up. I prefer to throw a 2ton lowering kit on my "truck" Once again looks good nice build,good luck

LPoole · 07-15-2015, 09:31 PM

Man that's a nice lookin truck. Great color. When I first saw this post awhile back I though, man I wouldn't mess with those looks. But now that you've dropped it my mind is changed. Looks great on that 4/6 drop. Any interior pix ? Keep up the great work !

Coursey · 07-16-2015, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

killer truck!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by Redline novdog

Looks good.Nice thread. Would be interesting to check fuel mileage before/after, getting a brick closer to the mortar effect! Does it launch better? I had a lowered s-10 sucked trying to jack it up. I prefer to throw a 2ton lowering kit on my "truck" Once again looks good nice build,good luck

Never did a fuel mileage on it. I never tried to launch it. Just an old ice cream getter.

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Originally Posted by LPoole

Man that's a nice lookin truck. Great color. When I first saw this post awhile back I though, man I wouldn't mess with those looks. But now that you've dropped it my mind is changed. Looks great on that 4/6 drop. Any interior pix ? Keep up the great work !

Thanks, will try to get some pictures.

**leddzepp** · 07-16-2015, 10:45 AM

Truck sits perfect

sambrutay · 07-19-2015, 07:31 PM

Really nice truck! Rallies look great on it and hard to beat the look of BFG's.

Tropical Snowstorm · 07-19-2015, 08:16 PM

No idea how I missed this thread. Beautiful truck! I love solid color Cheyennes with white roofs, stance/wheels/color are perfect!

Coursey · 07-20-2015, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Truck sits perfect

Thanks

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Originally Posted by sambrutay

Really nice truck! Rallies look great on it and hard to beat the look of BFG's.

Thanks, It was nice to meet you the other day at the Nashville truck show. I wish i would have taken the C10, since the Blazer trade didn't work out.

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Originally Posted by Tropical Snowstorm

No idea how I missed this thread. Beautiful truck! I love solid color Cheyennes with white roofs, stance/wheels/color are perfect!

Thanks

19GMC66 · 08-17-2015, 03:12 PM

Dude nice truck! It's perfect!

Coursey · 08-17-2015, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 19GMC66

Dude nice truck! It's perfect!

Thanks,

It is nothing compared to yours!

Coursey · 09-29-2015, 02:59 PM

Well i just swapped the C10 for a 66 Burb!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885

Rafa72cheyenne · 11-12-2015, 12:55 AM

nevermind! I re read this thread and it answered my question.

07-14-2015, 10:02 AM	#4
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Before and after drop comparison... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

07-15-2015, 02:26 AM	#8
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,529	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit that lowered look sure takes some time getting used to. I woild have spent some time lining up the side trim between the front fender the door and the bed

07-15-2015, 06:05 AM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,452	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit I guess you missed where he said it's in the paint shop? No need to bother the trim if it's coming off anyway for paint. The lowered stance isn't for everyone. Some of us love it. There's room for everybody on these forums. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

07-15-2015, 12:59 PM	#12
mkmc69 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Logansport,In Posts: 555	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Love your truck! Looks awesome! Do you have any tire rub issues, or bottoming out? I would like to do this same combo to my truck as well. Just wondering. Mike

07-15-2015, 02:54 PM	#14
Justin@EntropyRad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 483	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit killer truck! __________________ * Call me NOT the website number* Justin Novick (773) 303-8251 Sales/Support Entropy Radiator / Engineered Cooling Products "The Sexiest Radiators For The Sexiest Hot Rods" - www.EntropyRad.com www.speedcooling.com

07-15-2015, 08:25 PM	#15
Redline novdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Washington,Il Posts: 632	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Looks good.Nice thread. Would be interesting to check fuel mileage before/after, getting a brick closer to the mortar effect! Does it launch better? I had a lowered s-10 sucked trying to jack it up. I prefer to throw a 2ton lowering kit on my "truck" Once again looks good nice build,good luck __________________ It builds on my intelligence when I make a mistake, Boy am I building on it! '67 C-10,'70 Nova SS

07-15-2015, 09:31 PM	#16
LPoole Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Morganton, NC Posts: 108	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Man that's a nice lookin truck. Great color. When I first saw this post awhile back I though, man I wouldn't mess with those looks. But now that you've dropped it my mind is changed. Looks great on that 4/6 drop. Any interior pix ? Keep up the great work ! __________________ Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Mark Twain

07-16-2015, 10:45 AM	#18
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,021	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Truck sits perfect __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-19-2015, 07:31 PM	#19
sambrutay Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 622	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Really nice truck! Rallies look great on it and hard to beat the look of BFG's. __________________ Bruce 1964 C10 SWB #Junk 1979 C10 utility #cargopants (sold) 1971 GMC Sprint (sold) 1974 GMC Grande Sierra (sold)

07-19-2015, 08:16 PM	#20
Tropical Snowstorm Lurky lurky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 553	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit No idea how I missed this thread. Beautiful truck! I love solid color Cheyennes with white roofs, stance/wheels/color are perfect! __________________ Current slooooow build 1972 Cheyenne Super 1972 C10, sold thread 1970 Camaro RS Family Heirloom

08-17-2015, 03:12 PM	#22
19GMC66 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 146	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Dude nice truck! It's perfect!

09-29-2015, 02:59 PM	#24
Coursey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kentucky Posts: 550	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit Well i just swapped the C10 for a 66 Burb! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...85#post7323885 __________________ 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

11-12-2015, 12:55 AM	#25
Rafa72cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Wilmington CA Posts: 26	Re: "Brass Monkey".....Installing 4/6" ECE Drop Kit nevermind! I re read this thread and it answered my question. __________________ -RafaeL



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