What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dentguy · 03-12-2015, 07:27 PM

I bought the truck with ECE components on it already. Got spindles in the front and what appears to be there springs as well. Rear has shock relocate kit and ECE plate and springs also.

BUT I'm really not satisfied with the ride. It's got kyb shocks and it should be better than this.

My goal is to be another inch lower than present. Tops of tires at bottom of fenders.

I WONT BAG IT- want to stay daily driven and static.

Opinions please.
What drop is it?
Best way to get another inch lower and great handling and ride qualities.

Thanks guys!

shawno72 · 03-12-2015, 07:33 PM

Either a 4/6 or a 3/5.

Mike C · 03-12-2015, 08:17 PM

What size tires are you running. How about some pictures of A-arm angle and trailing arms?

Probably 4.5"-7"?

Dentguy · 03-12-2015, 08:32 PM

255/40/20
295/40/20

Dentguy · 03-12-2015, 08:33 PM

A arm angle

Dentguy · 03-12-2015, 08:34 PM

Front end

Dentguy · 03-12-2015, 08:35 PM

Spindles

Dentguy · 03-12-2015, 08:37 PM

Out back-
Sorry pics are turned! Just flip your monitor on it's side. Ha

**lolife99** · 03-12-2015, 08:54 PM

You would be surprised how much better it will ride with 15" wheels.
I think a lot of your poor ride quality is in your 40 series 20" tires.
But I wouldn't switch to 15's.
It's part of running 20's.

**lolife99** · 03-12-2015, 08:55 PM

Some say the new shocks from Ridetech are really worth their high cost.
You might look there first.
Some are hard core Bilstein shock fans.

Dentguy · 03-12-2015, 09:07 PM

I just pulled a shock. THEY ARE WASTED! Won't even return to full extension. That answers one question. Guess I better shock shop. But again the stance on this is not exactly where I want it.

I guess I could block the back 1" and look for shorter springs up front. But the rear already rides kinda $hitty.

Dentguy · 03-12-2015, 09:07 PM

Lowered front A arms??

**lolife99** · 03-12-2015, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dentguy

Lowered front A arms??

no.
Trim 1/2 coil if you want to drop the front 1" more.
Add a 1" block to the rear with a bolt in c-notch.

Dentguy · 03-12-2015, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

no.
Trim 1/2 coil if you want to drop the front 1" more.
Add a 1" block to the rear with a bolt in c-notch.

Sounds about right!

Does anyone make a progressive rate spring? Or a "softer" or lighter weight rear coil?

**lolife99** · 03-12-2015, 09:38 PM

You might try a Hotchkis rear coil

Mike C · 03-13-2015, 08:26 AM

Truck looks great IMO, and any lower won't change the look much. It's funny how "low" just doesn't look so much after awhile. I know that's how I feel about my truck.

Mine rides well I think. I have 2 1/2" ECE spindles and 2" springs in front and DJM flip kit on stock HD leaves in the rear. I used KYB front shocks all the way around re-drilling the upper mount in the rear for a more vertical arrangement. My lowering is about 4 1/2" front and 7" rear. Any more would require a c-notch.

I have 27" fire in front and 29" in rear. (yours are 28" and just over 29").

03-12-2015, 07:27 PM	#1
Dentguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Woodinville, Wa Posts: 116	What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? I bought the truck with ECE components on it already. Got spindles in the front and what appears to be there springs as well. Rear has shock relocate kit and ECE plate and springs also. BUT I'm really not satisfied with the ride. It's got kyb shocks and it should be better than this. My goal is to be another inch lower than present. Tops of tires at bottom of fenders. I WONT BAG IT- want to stay daily driven and static. Opinions please. What drop is it? Best way to get another inch lower and great handling and ride qualities. Thanks guys! Attached Images

03-12-2015, 07:33 PM	#2
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? Either a 4/6 or a 3/5. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-12-2015, 08:17 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,722	Re: What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? What size tires are you running. How about some pictures of A-arm angle and trailing arms? Probably 4.5"-7"? __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-12-2015, 08:32 PM	#4
Dentguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Woodinville, Wa Posts: 116	Re: What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? 255/40/20 295/40/20

03-12-2015, 08:33 PM	#5
Dentguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Woodinville, Wa Posts: 116	Re: What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? A arm angle Attached Images

03-12-2015, 08:34 PM	#6
Dentguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Woodinville, Wa Posts: 116	Re: What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? Front end Attached Images

03-12-2015, 08:35 PM	#7
Dentguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Woodinville, Wa Posts: 116	Re: What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? Spindles Attached Images

03-12-2015, 08:37 PM	#8
Dentguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Woodinville, Wa Posts: 116	Re: What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? Out back- Sorry pics are turned! Just flip your monitor on it's side. Ha Attached Images

03-12-2015, 08:54 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? You would be surprised how much better it will ride with 15" wheels. I think a lot of your poor ride quality is in your 40 series 20" tires. But I wouldn't switch to 15's. It's part of running 20's. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-12-2015, 08:55 PM	#10
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? Some say the new shocks from Ridetech are really worth their high cost. You might look there first. Some are hard core Bilstein shock fans. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-12-2015, 09:07 PM	#11
Dentguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Woodinville, Wa Posts: 116	Re: What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? I just pulled a shock. THEY ARE WASTED! Won't even return to full extension. That answers one question. Guess I better shock shop. But again the stance on this is not exactly where I want it. I guess I could block the back 1" and look for shorter springs up front. But the rear already rides kinda $hitty.

03-12-2015, 09:38 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,702	Re: What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? You might try a Hotchkis rear coil __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-13-2015, 08:26 AM	#16
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,722	Re: What ECE drop do I have? Trying to distinguish it??? Truck looks great IMO, and any lower won't change the look much. It's funny how "low" just doesn't look so much after awhile. I know that's how I feel about my truck. Mine rides well I think. I have 2 1/2" ECE spindles and 2" springs in front and DJM flip kit on stock HD leaves in the rear. I used KYB front shocks all the way around re-drilling the upper mount in the rear for a more vertical arrangement. My lowering is about 4 1/2" front and 7" rear. Any more would require a c-notch. I have 27" fire in front and 29" in rear. (yours are 28" and just over 29"). __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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