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superchevy · 04-06-2003, 04:57 PM

I'm thinking of getting their 4/6 drop kit.
You guys that have used their stuff, are you happy with it?
Thanks for the input, SC

Alexis · 04-06-2003, 05:11 PM

I have there 4/6 drop and front end rebuild kit. I'll stand for ECE products.

flyin99 · 04-06-2003, 05:23 PM

I bought the same set up for mine...........great parts!!!!!

71Rat · 04-06-2003, 07:03 PM

i don't have that drop but i have the front end rebuild, 2 1/2 spindles with stock springs and 4 in drop in the rear with adj. panhard bar, also shock relocatking kit... everything so far has been great from them... haven't had time to get everything on just yet but what is on and what i can see, everything is top quality.

RACING29 · 04-06-2003, 07:56 PM

've got a 4/6 kit from them. I like it. Improved handling and ride alot!

MStokes · 04-06-2003, 10:41 PM

I bought a premium 2/4 drop kit from them and last weekend finally got to put some of the rear end together. The kit came with 4 springs, 4 shocks, shock relocator kit and panhard bar.

It all looked to be top quality stuff to me and the delivery time was only two days from Fresno, CA to Boise, ID. I will definitely use them again and am planning on purchasing their front end rebuild kit in a few weeks.

Here's a photo of the rear end.

Stroker · 04-06-2003, 11:09 PM

I've used the 6 inch rear drop kit, springs,super panhard bar, shock relocating kit. Also their 2 inch front drop springs. The only complaint I have with any of it, is the finish on the springs, looked like they were dipped in black paint. Nothing a trip to the powder coater couldn't solve. All the other suspension components had a nice black powder coat finish. Looked like good stuff to me haven't finished the truck so the road test is still way off in the future.

Blunova · 04-06-2003, 11:15 PM

I got a quick question. With 4/6 kit do ya have to c-notch the frame? I plan on doing this in the next week or so thx

Low69CST · 04-06-2003, 11:19 PM

I was amazed how well their parts fit. will definately buy again.

gr8scott51 · 04-07-2003, 12:55 AM

I bought the mild drop - 3" in front, 5" in rear, 4 springs, shocks, rear shock mounts, adjustable panhard bar, directions, etc.. Everything fit perfect, great quality. Did not have to change spindles or notch the frame. Springs are still rated for 1/2 ton - just sits nicer! Great folks to deal with.

Alexis · 04-07-2003, 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blunova
I got a quick question. With 4/6 kit do ya have to c-notch the frame? I plan on doing this in the next week or so thx

you can c-notch but i havent seen the point since the roads around here are pretty smooth. You could do it for the "just incase"

Project1970 · 04-07-2003, 04:46 AM

2.5" drop spindle / 6-lug disc conversion up front, 4" drop rear leaves, Belltech Nitrodrop shocks...all from ECE, all four or five years old, and all still working great after 30,000mi. Hasn't even needed pads yet! (My mom's '97 Suburban needed 'em just about every 20,000mi, along with a new set of Michelins...)

70c10 · 04-07-2003, 06:40 AM

Let's see some pics!

Joe67 · 04-07-2003, 08:07 AM

Sounds like Early Classics has some nice parts.

A buddy turned me on to Classic Performance Products not too long ago. They have some great tech articles on their site.

I am looking for a 4/6 kit for my '67 and just ordered their catalog last week. I'll have to check out Early Classics today.

Joe

gr8scott51 · 04-07-2003, 12:24 PM

I've had good luck with CCP also. I bought my front end rebuild kit from them. Everything I needed, great quality, good fit. No more squeaks!!

04-06-2003, 04:57 PM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	anybody running an Early Classic's drop kit? I'm thinking of getting their 4/6 drop kit. You guys that have used their stuff, are you happy with it? Thanks for the input, SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

04-06-2003, 07:03 PM	#4
71Rat ran out of money Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: northern, NJ Posts: 925	i don't have that drop but i have the front end rebuild, 2 1/2 spindles with stock springs and 4 in drop in the rear with adj. panhard bar, also shock relocatking kit... everything so far has been great from them... haven't had time to get everything on just yet but what is on and what i can see, everything is top quality. __________________ Modify everything, leave nothing alone!~

04-06-2003, 07:56 PM	#5
RACING29 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tennessee, Morristown Posts: 355	've got a 4/6 kit from them. I like it. Improved handling and ride alot! __________________ 1967 Chevy truck, R1 racing seats, 4 point racing harness, 4/6 drop, primered blue, soon to be shaved, 350- 060. over, flat top pistons, Eagle rods, Edelbrock Aluminum heads, 1.5 Scorpion roller rockers, Lunati 515" cam, mallory ignition, Holley 750 double pumper carb, Built 350 turbo trans, 2500-2800 boss hog stall, 20 gallon aluminum fuel cell!!!

04-06-2003, 10:41 PM	#6
MStokes Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 164	I bought a premium 2/4 drop kit from them and last weekend finally got to put some of the rear end together. The kit came with 4 springs, 4 shocks, shock relocator kit and panhard bar. It all looked to be top quality stuff to me and the delivery time was only two days from Fresno, CA to Boise, ID. I will definitely use them again and am planning on purchasing their front end rebuild kit in a few weeks. Here's a photo of the rear end. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C-10 LWB, 400/350, 2WD 1972 C-20 Custom Camper, 350/350, 4WD (Converted)

04-06-2003, 11:09 PM	#7
Stroker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Moore, Ok Posts: 1,149	I've used the 6 inch rear drop kit, springs,super panhard bar, shock relocating kit. Also their 2 inch front drop springs. The only complaint I have with any of it, is the finish on the springs, looked like they were dipped in black paint. Nothing a trip to the powder coater couldn't solve. All the other suspension components had a nice black powder coat finish. Looked like good stuff to me haven't finished the truck so the road test is still way off in the future. __________________ 72 SWB parts and pieces Oklahoma

04-06-2003, 05:11 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	I have there 4/6 drop and front end rebuild kit. I'll stand for ECE products.

04-06-2003, 05:23 PM	#3
flyin99 creator of kong Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 538	I bought the same set up for mine...........great parts!!!!!

04-06-2003, 11:15 PM	#8
Blunova Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Noble, OK USA Posts: 125	4/6 drop kit I got a quick question. With 4/6 kit do ya have to c-notch the frame? I plan on doing this in the next week or so thx __________________ 69 C10 65 Chevy II

04-06-2003, 11:19 PM	#9
Low69CST Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,163	I was amazed how well their parts fit. will definately buy again. __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) '87 V10 4x4 Short Fleetside Quad Suspension and Dual Tanks

04-07-2003, 12:55 AM	#10
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	I bought the mild drop - 3" in front, 5" in rear, 4 springs, shocks, rear shock mounts, adjustable panhard bar, directions, etc.. Everything fit perfect, great quality. Did not have to change spindles or notch the frame. Springs are still rated for 1/2 ton - just sits nicer! Great folks to deal with. __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

04-07-2003, 04:46 AM	#12
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	2.5" drop spindle / 6-lug disc conversion up front, 4" drop rear leaves, Belltech Nitrodrop shocks...all from ECE, all four or five years old, and all still working great after 30,000mi. Hasn't even needed pads yet! (My mom's '97 Suburban needed 'em just about every 20,000mi, along with a new set of Michelins...) __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

04-07-2003, 06:40 AM	#13
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Let's see some pics! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-07-2003, 08:07 AM	#14
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,738	Sounds like Early Classics has some nice parts. A buddy turned me on to Classic Performance Products not too long ago. They have some great tech articles on their site. I am looking for a 4/6 kit for my '67 and just ordered their catalog last week. I'll have to check out Early Classics today. Joe __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

04-07-2003, 12:24 PM	#15
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	I've had good luck with CCP also. I bought my front end rebuild kit from them. Everything I needed, great quality, good fit. No more squeaks!! __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott



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