ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MisterE72 · 03-29-2008, 05:52 AM

Greetings folks,
Its been a few weeks since my last post, so i'm overdue. I'm ready to have the GM 12 bolt reassembled now, but I want to install one of those cool cast or aluminum covers. I heard you can't run those on our trucks because they hit the track bar. Since i'm going to run a ECE super track bar kit, will that allow me the space to run the finned diff cover? Show some pics if you got'em. I dare not ask for pics of "your rear ends" because the last time some of you guys traumatized me

. Thanks for any help you can provide. Mr.E

ed2552 · 03-29-2008, 05:55 AM

My "rear end" would break the camera!

AGRV8D · 03-29-2008, 05:58 AM

Lmao

fastom · 03-29-2008, 06:00 AM

I haven't found a cover other than the stock style that works with the ECE bar.

Alex Hayley · 03-29-2008, 08:05 AM

I am going through exactly the same situation. Since I don't know exactly what cover you are using, you will have to determine if the track bar will not clear the cover. If it does not clear the cover, ECE has just come up with a new track bar that is bent in such a manner that it will clear a deeper cover. You can phone Stan at ECE to find out the specifics of the track bar. If you just want to order it, you can add the super track bar, albeit straight, to your cart. In the special instructions for the order, state that you want the BENT super track bar. Let us know how the bar fits!

**special-K** · 03-29-2008, 02:26 PM

The ECE Super Track Bar will sit in the exact same location as a stock track bar.

Alex Hayley · 03-29-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

The ECE Super Track Bar will sit in the exact same location as a stock track bar.

special-K, if this is a reply to my post, the track bar I was referring to is a NEW track bar that bends around a deeper cover. If it is not a reply to my post, ignore this post.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-29-2008, 10:44 PM

I bet it will be close, since it is close with the stock cover. Here are some pics of my 67 CrewCab.

Alex Hayley · 03-29-2008, 11:27 PM

Here is a picture of the interference I had. Granted, it is not a super track bar but you can see just how close things will be.

67c-10Texas · 03-29-2008, 11:33 PM

here is what i am going through - no solutions yet but i have not been working on the project lately

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273701

Number98 · 03-29-2008, 11:38 PM

CPP makes a bent one to clear "taller" rear covers. There was an artical about it in either Classic Trucks or Custom Classic Trucks a few months back. I ordered one because I have a Trick Flow cover with the bearing cap support studs and the CPP bar did not clear either... It was not bent in the right place so it was going to hit the right side of my cover....

Also I spoke with Stan at ECE a few days ago and he said that they do have one that is bent to clear the covers as well. I had to ask him about them though because they are not advertised.

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 03-29-2008, 11:56 PM

I posted some pics a while back of that setup.

71STPSDE · 03-30-2008, 12:25 AM

I have the ece track bar and it hit the T/A cover I bought. I had to go back to stock. I posted the same question a few months ago. They look alot nicer that stock.

**TR65** · 03-30-2008, 04:42 AM

Check out this post, similar question and lots of pics.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273701

TR

03-29-2008, 05:52 AM	#1
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. Greetings folks, Its been a few weeks since my last post, so i'm overdue. I'm ready to have the GM 12 bolt reassembled now, but I want to install one of those cool cast or aluminum covers. I heard you can't run those on our trucks because they hit the track bar. Since i'm going to run a ECE super track bar kit, will that allow me the space to run the finned diff cover? Show some pics if you got'em. I dare not ask for pics of "your rear ends" because the last time some of you guys traumatized me. Thanks for any help you can provide. Mr.E Last edited by MisterE72; 03-29-2008 at 06:00 AM. Reason: grammer

03-29-2008, 05:55 AM	#2
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. My "rear end" would break the camera! __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

03-29-2008, 05:58 AM	#3
AGRV8D Regular Confuser Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Highlands, Texas Posts: 197	Re: ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. Lmao __________________ My Stuff Surgeon General never said anything about smokin' Fords. Build Thread

03-29-2008, 06:00 AM	#4
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. I haven't found a cover other than the stock style that works with the ECE bar.

03-29-2008, 08:05 AM	#5
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. I am going through exactly the same situation. Since I don't know exactly what cover you are using, you will have to determine if the track bar will not clear the cover. If it does not clear the cover, ECE has just come up with a new track bar that is bent in such a manner that it will clear a deeper cover. You can phone Stan at ECE to find out the specifics of the track bar. If you just want to order it, you can add the super track bar, albeit straight, to your cart. In the special instructions for the order, state that you want the BENT super track bar. Let us know how the bar fits!

03-29-2008, 02:26 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. The ECE Super Track Bar will sit in the exact same location as a stock track bar. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-29-2008, 10:44 PM	#8
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,846	Re: ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. I bet it will be close, since it is close with the stock cover. Here are some pics of my 67 CrewCab. Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 03-29-2008 at 10:46 PM.

03-29-2008, 11:27 PM	#9
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	Re: ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. Here is a picture of the interference I had. Granted, it is not a super track bar but you can see just how close things will be.

03-29-2008, 11:33 PM	#10
67c-10Texas Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 259	Re: ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. here is what i am going through - no solutions yet but i have not been working on the project lately http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273701

03-29-2008, 11:38 PM	#11
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,553	Re: ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. CPP makes a bent one to clear "taller" rear covers. There was an artical about it in either Classic Trucks or Custom Classic Trucks a few months back. I ordered one because I have a Trick Flow cover with the bearing cap support studs and the CPP bar did not clear either... It was not bent in the right place so it was going to hit the right side of my cover.... Also I spoke with Stan at ECE a few days ago and he said that they do have one that is bent to clear the covers as well. I had to ask him about them though because they are not advertised.

03-29-2008, 11:56 PM	#12
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. I posted some pics a while back of that setup. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

03-30-2008, 12:25 AM	#13
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Re: ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. I have the ece track bar and it hit the T/A cover I bought. I had to go back to stock. I posted the same question a few months ago. They look alot nicer that stock. __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350

03-30-2008, 04:42 AM	#14
TR65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 873	Re: ECE super track bar and finned aluminum diff covers. Check out this post, similar question and lots of pics. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273701 TR __________________ 1965 C10 SWB Fleet Two owner LS2 Swap Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=413880



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