Lowered my truck...checkout pics. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sixtyfour · 02-05-2008, 01:29 PM

I lowered (2/4" drop) my truck this weekend while at the same time I completely rebuilt the suspension. Replaced everything, ball joints, tierods, idler arm, pitman arm, rebuilt upper and lower control arms, new shocks and springs front and rear, rear control arm bushings. Took me and a friend about 10 hours including alignment, pretty much kick our ass but it was worth it!

I do have some questions though, the lowering kit from Early Classic Enterprises came with a adjustable panhard bar. We went to put it on and it was about two inches to short??? Am I suppose to relocated one of the factory brackets? We went back with the factory one for now.

Also, we did the alignment using the factory specs and the truck pulls to the right. Was wondering if anyone knew of any updated specs using a 2/4" lowering kit?

Here are some pics.

Before

After

badriand · 02-05-2008, 01:48 PM

Still to high. I kid I kid. Looks good.

**slepysal** · 02-05-2008, 01:53 PM

ahh yes nothing like a lowered truck verey nice

Heater63 · 02-05-2008, 04:45 PM

I don't know what it is (see my avatar) but I am really drawn to your truck!

Did you do the alignment in the driveway or garage with a portable kit? If so, did you level the truck good before starting the alignment?

Your drop looks great, can't wait to do mine! This weekend was certainly the weather for it.

ryan913 · 02-05-2008, 09:20 PM

I could be wrong, but will give it shot on the length of the pan hard bar. Being a '64 the bar mounting bracket is on the frame and the axle tube. I bet the kit is for the mounting to the frame and the later axles where the mounting bracket is cast into the rearend housing and held in place with a large stud. The drop really looks great!

72BlckButy · 02-05-2008, 10:42 PM

Looks good!

TimE · 02-05-2008, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan913

I could be wrong, but will give it shot on the length of the pan hard bar. Being a '64 the bar mounting bracket is on the frame and the axle tube. I bet the kit is for the mounting to the frame and the later axles where the mounting bracket is cast into the rearend housing and held in place with a large stud. The drop really looks great!

That's what the problem is. The kit you purchased was for a 65-72, which were setup as stated by Ryan. I don't believe they offer a "kit" for the 63/64 style panhard setup.(I may be wrong)
Give ECE a call, they may swap it out for a longer bar or tell you what you need to make it work. Either way, I'm sure they can get you lined out on it.

sixtyfour · 02-06-2008, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heater63

I don't know what it is (see my avatar) but I am really drawn to your truck!

Did you do the alignment in the driveway or garage with a portable kit? If so, did you level the truck good before starting the alignment?

Your drop looks great, can't wait to do mine! This weekend was certainly the weather for it.

I work for a car dealership, so I used their alignment rack. The alignment machine did have the software for my truck but with stock suspension.

merlin65 · 02-06-2008, 01:51 PM

Now let the air out of the tires and your set... looks great. Do you think it rides and handles better? I know mine does... Sweet truck

sixtyfour · 02-06-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by merlin65

Now let the air out of the tires and your set... looks great. Do you think it rides and handles better? I know mine does... Sweet truck

Oh yeah, definitely night and day difference on how it handles. Feels so much more stable now for sure!

jchav62 · 02-06-2008, 11:58 PM

Looks great! Now you can join the 'Lowered Club'...

sixtyfour · 02-14-2008, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan913

I could be wrong, but will give it shot on the length of the pan hard bar. Being a '64 the bar mounting bracket is on the frame and the axle tube. I bet the kit is for the mounting to the frame and the later axles where the mounting bracket is cast into the rearend housing and held in place with a large stud. The drop really looks great!

Turns out they sent me a bar for 65-72. I called them up and they quickly turned around and sent me the panhard bar for 63-64.

ryan913 · 02-15-2008, 04:37 AM

That's a good deal!

javadoc · 02-16-2008, 08:54 AM

Looks great. I have a 2/4 kit that I haven't made time to install (partially afraid that I'm going to bust every bolt on the old sled). Great to see what it'll basically look like when I get it done. I like the color too!

02-05-2008, 01:29 PM	#1
sixtyfour Zombie Killer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 317	Lowered my truck...checkout pics. I lowered (2/4" drop) my truck this weekend while at the same time I completely rebuilt the suspension. Replaced everything, ball joints, tierods, idler arm, pitman arm, rebuilt upper and lower control arms, new shocks and springs front and rear, rear control arm bushings. Took me and a friend about 10 hours including alignment, pretty much kick our ass but it was worth it! I do have some questions though, the lowering kit from Early Classic Enterprises came with a adjustable panhard bar. We went to put it on and it was about two inches to short??? Am I suppose to relocated one of the factory brackets? We went back with the factory one for now. Also, we did the alignment using the factory specs and the truck pulls to the right. Was wondering if anyone knew of any updated specs using a 2/4" lowering kit? Here are some pics. Before After __________________ 1964 C10 Long Step Last edited by sixtyfour; 02-06-2008 at 01:38 PM.

02-05-2008, 01:48 PM	#2
badriand Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: east texas Posts: 463	Re: Lowered my truck...checkout pics. Still to high. I kid I kid. Looks good.

02-05-2008, 01:53 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Lowered my truck...checkout pics. ahh yes nothing like a lowered truck verey nice __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

02-05-2008, 04:45 PM	#4
Heater63 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: N Texas Posts: 580	Re: Lowered my truck...checkout pics. I don't know what it is (see my avatar) but I am really drawn to your truck! Did you do the alignment in the driveway or garage with a portable kit? If so, did you level the truck good before starting the alignment? Your drop looks great, can't wait to do mine! This weekend was certainly the weather for it. __________________ 292 + TKO500

02-05-2008, 09:20 PM	#5
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	Re: Lowered my truck...checkout pics. I could be wrong, but will give it shot on the length of the pan hard bar. Being a '64 the bar mounting bracket is on the frame and the axle tube. I bet the kit is for the mounting to the frame and the later axles where the mounting bracket is cast into the rearend housing and held in place with a large stud. The drop really looks great! Last edited by ryan913; 02-05-2008 at 09:26 PM.

02-05-2008, 10:42 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lowered my truck...checkout pics. Looks good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-06-2008, 01:51 PM	#9
merlin65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: raleigh, nc Posts: 42	Re: Lowered my truck...checkout pics. Now let the air out of the tires and your set... looks great. Do you think it rides and handles better? I know mine does... Sweet truck

02-06-2008, 11:58 PM	#11
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Lowered my truck...checkout pics. Looks great! Now you can join the 'Lowered Club'... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

02-15-2008, 04:37 AM	#13
ryan913 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: kenton, oh Posts: 183	Re: Lowered my truck...checkout pics. That's a good deal!

02-16-2008, 08:54 AM	#14
javadoc Hey Watch this... Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 414	Re: Lowered my truck...checkout pics. Looks great. I have a 2/4 kit that I haven't made time to install (partially afraid that I'm going to bust every bolt on the old sled). Great to see what it'll basically look like when I get it done. I like the color too! __________________ What have I gotten myself into now? 1964 Chevy Stepside - 383 hydraulic roller Vortec ... a work in progress 2000 Volvo V70R - 340awhp, 22psi, meth-injected of Porsche-eating fun. The grocery-getter on steroids



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