Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Woobie · 05-30-2008, 03:41 AM

Took two of us Sat and Sunday to drop her and put a sway bar under her. Can't believe the difference in ride quality! First pic is before I started working on the truck at the end of March, second is three weeks later, and third is today in the rain.

Jerry Jones · 05-30-2008, 03:43 AM

Very nice! I like the look.

tommyd241 · 05-30-2008, 04:09 AM

Looks good brother. Got rid of that wheel gap.

Dingfodgy · 05-30-2008, 04:17 AM

Me likey alot! Dig the stance and colors.

jkaylor68gmc · 05-30-2008, 04:24 AM

nice job, made a big improvement

72BlckButy · 05-30-2008, 04:51 AM

Nice job, looks good!

c10crazy · 05-30-2008, 04:58 AM

Looks a lot better!

longorange68 · 05-30-2008, 05:28 AM

Who did you go with for the kit, and how low did you go?

dan42 · 05-30-2008, 05:31 AM

Very nice stance.

chrislehr · 05-30-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longorange68

Who did you go with for the kit, and how low did you go?

Looks like a 2/4 if correct, but curious on this too. Which sway bar kit did you go with? I think thats my next upgrade.

tommyd241 · 05-30-2008, 08:18 AM

Yeah, thats what I'm wondering as well.... what drop is that?

Woobie · 05-30-2008, 11:36 AM

Thanks for all the compliments, guys. The drop is 4/5". I know that sounds weird but I talked with Stan at ECE and he said the extra weight of the long bed would give the 5" springs about a 6"drop after everything settled. All the goodies are ECE including the 1 1/4" sway bar. There was a problem with one of the shocks out of the factory box, so again, I spoke with Stan and he immediately sent a new pair. Still waiting on them, just been two days. But folks, you can't beat customer service like that. As I noted above in original post, the ride quality is beyond comparison! I love the ride now AND the look. Got to head to work now.

Regards,
Paul

**LockDoc** · 05-30-2008, 09:22 PM

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Hey Paul, did you have to notch the rear with those springs? That baby looks good....

LockDoc

dznucks · 05-30-2008, 09:45 PM

what shocks are those?

72LoBurb · 05-30-2008, 10:49 PM

Looks much better with the altitude adjustment....but IMHO, the rally wheels look much better than the rims in the dropped picture.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-30-2008, 10:56 PM

Looks great. One of my favorite color combos.

Woobie · 05-30-2008, 11:23 PM

Hey Leon, When I talked to Stan a few months ago I asked if I would have to notch the frame with this drop and he said, "not with our springs." I'll see what happens once I get the good shock under her and get to drive more.

dznucks, The shocks were painted with NO labeling on them. If memory serves me correctly, I think Stan MAY have said they were Monroe's but I'm not sure.

72LoBurb, The rally's needed to be painted anyway so I thought I'd do something different. I'll blast them, repaint, and see what I think when the time comes.

Again, thanks guys!
Regards,
Paul

chrislehr · 05-31-2008, 01:30 AM

My ECE shocks were KYB's...

Woobie · 05-31-2008, 03:02 AM

Well, the fronts were, but not the backs.

Paul

**LockDoc** · 05-31-2008, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woobie

Hey Leon, When I talked to Stan a few months ago I asked if I would have to notch the frame with this drop and he said, "not with our springs." I'll see what happens once I get the good shock under her and get to drive more.

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Again, thanks guys!
Regards,
Paul

OK, let us know how she rides....

LockDoc

longorange68 · 05-31-2008, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woobie

Thanks for all the compliments, guys. The drop is 4/5". I know that sounds weird but I talked with Stan at ECE and he said the extra weight of the long bed would give the 5" springs about a 6"drop after everything settled. All the goodies are ECE including the 1 1/4" sway bar. There was a problem with one of the shocks out of the factory box, so again, I spoke with Stan and he immediately sent a new pair. Still waiting on them, just been two days. But folks, you can't beat customer service like that. As I noted above in original post, the ride quality is beyond comparison! I love the ride now AND the look. Got to head to work now.

Regards,
Paul

Just got my 3.5/5 drop kit with front disk conversion this afternoon. Going to get on it this summer for sure.

Woobie · 06-08-2008, 05:35 PM

Here's the truck with the new drop and new air shocks. Got the new set from Stan, (ECE), Fri. evening. Rides real well so far. Again, these are before and ... well, OK, after and before pics!

Regards,
Paul

powerbench · 06-08-2008, 09:22 PM

awesome look....what size tires are you running?

Woobie · 06-09-2008, 12:57 PM

I'm running 255/60-15's on all four. Thought about going bigger on the rear end but didn't. Never can tell!

Paul

orange72c10 · 06-09-2008, 01:49 PM

Looks sweet, I like the after pics a lot better

05-30-2008, 03:41 AM	#1
Woobie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 116	Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics Took two of us Sat and Sunday to drop her and put a sway bar under her. Can't believe the difference in ride quality! First pic is before I started working on the truck at the end of March, second is three weeks later, and third is today in the rain. Attached Images __________________ 1972 c10 2000 FLHTC 126+k miles, so far 1967 BMW r60 2007 Xterra (Wife's ride) R.I.P. "ESLL"

05-30-2008, 03:43 AM	#2
Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,408	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics Very nice! I like the look. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

05-30-2008, 04:09 AM	#3
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics Looks good brother. Got rid of that wheel gap.

05-30-2008, 04:17 AM	#4
Dingfodgy Lemme show you something!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St.Helens, OR. Posts: 876	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics Me likey alot! Dig the stance and colors. __________________ '67 CST-10 LWB ("Crusty") SOLD '67 GMC SWB ("Murdock") 2000 K1500 Suburban ("Betty") '95 BMW 325i ("Joy")

05-30-2008, 04:24 AM	#5
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05-30-2008, 04:51 AM	#6
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c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics Looks a lot better! __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

05-30-2008, 05:28 AM	#8
longorange68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Hockinson, Washington Posts: 114	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics Who did you go with for the kit, and how low did you go? __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C-10, 2WD, Longbox, Vortec 350, Monster Transmission 700R4, 3.73 gears Good judgment comes from experience, and experience, well......that comes from bad judgment. 1968 Chevy C-10 "Longshot": Bought used from my Uncle George in 1994 and proceeding to beat the hell out of it for 4 years. Sold it. Bought it back, dumped an ungodly amount of money into it since then.

05-30-2008, 05:31 AM	#9
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05-30-2008, 08:18 AM	#11
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics Yeah, thats what I'm wondering as well.... what drop is that?

05-30-2008, 11:36 AM	#12
Woobie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 116	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics Thanks for all the compliments, guys. The drop is 4/5". I know that sounds weird but I talked with Stan at ECE and he said the extra weight of the long bed would give the 5" springs about a 6"drop after everything settled. All the goodies are ECE including the 1 1/4" sway bar. There was a problem with one of the shocks out of the factory box, so again, I spoke with Stan and he immediately sent a new pair. Still waiting on them, just been two days. But folks, you can't beat customer service like that. As I noted above in original post, the ride quality is beyond comparison! I love the ride now AND the look. Got to head to work now. Regards, Paul Attached Images __________________ 1972 c10 2000 FLHTC 126+k miles, so far 1967 BMW r60 2007 Xterra (Wife's ride) R.I.P. "ESLL"

05-30-2008, 09:22 PM	#13
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,430	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics - Hey Paul, did you have to notch the rear with those springs? That baby looks good.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-30-2008, 09:45 PM	#14
dznucks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Smyrna, Ga Posts: 1,647	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics what shocks are those?

05-30-2008, 10:49 PM	#15
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics Looks much better with the altitude adjustment....but IMHO, the rally wheels look much better than the rims in the dropped picture. __________________ 1972 Chev Suburban(ongoing driveable project) 2010 Harley Wide Glide 1996 Subaru Outback(daily beater) !992 T-Bird Super Coupe(yet, another project) 1995 GMC Suburban(will be for sale, soon) 1995 Dodge 3500 Club Cab(Cummins 12V) 2001 Freightliner(Cummins Powered Money Maker)

05-30-2008, 10:56 PM	#16
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05-30-2008, 11:23 PM	#17
Woobie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 116	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics Hey Leon, When I talked to Stan a few months ago I asked if I would have to notch the frame with this drop and he said, "not with our springs." I'll see what happens once I get the good shock under her and get to drive more. dznucks, The shocks were painted with NO labeling on them. If memory serves me correctly, I think Stan MAY have said they were Monroe's but I'm not sure. 72LoBurb, The rally's needed to be painted anyway so I thought I'd do something different. I'll blast them, repaint, and see what I think when the time comes. Again, thanks guys! Regards, Paul __________________ 1972 c10 2000 FLHTC 126+k miles, so far 1967 BMW r60 2007 Xterra (Wife's ride) R.I.P. "ESLL"

05-31-2008, 01:30 AM	#18
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics My ECE shocks were KYB's...

05-31-2008, 03:02 AM	#19
Woobie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 116	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics Well, the fronts were, but not the backs. Paul __________________ 1972 c10 2000 FLHTC 126+k miles, so far 1967 BMW r60 2007 Xterra (Wife's ride) R.I.P. "ESLL"

06-08-2008, 05:35 PM	#22
Woobie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 116	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics Here's the truck with the new drop and new air shocks. Got the new set from Stan, (ECE), Fri. evening. Rides real well so far. Again, these are before and ... well, OK, after and before pics! Regards, Paul Attached Images __________________ 1972 c10 2000 FLHTC 126+k miles, so far 1967 BMW r60 2007 Xterra (Wife's ride) R.I.P. "ESLL"

06-08-2008, 09:22 PM	#23
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics awesome look....what size tires are you running?

06-09-2008, 12:57 PM	#24
Woobie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 116	Re: Finally got my truck dropped this weekend, TOO! pics I'm running 255/60-15's on all four. Thought about going bigger on the rear end but didn't. Never can tell! Paul __________________ 1972 c10 2000 FLHTC 126+k miles, so far 1967 BMW r60 2007 Xterra (Wife's ride) R.I.P. "ESLL"

06-09-2008, 01:49 PM	#25
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