McGauphy Lowering kit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

EagleChief · 05-09-2019, 05:16 PM

I've been doing some research on lowering kits. Trying to figure out how much I want to drop, and then which company/parts to use.

I think I've decided on 3.5"/4" drop, or a 3"/5" drop. I was set at 3/5, but then took a measurement of my fender heights from the floor, and they are only about a 1/2" different from front to back.

I was searching to see what I'm going to have to budget and I found the McGauphy 3.5"/4" drop kit - part # 7172C10-34G. What I can't figure out, is how it compares to the other brands. I see a lot of ECE and CPP (or something like that) recommended on here, but can't find much on the McGauphy brand.

It's more in my budget than some of the other brands, at just under $500. My budget doesn't allow for $1500-$2000 kits. Especially with all of the other things I'm going to have to pay for.

Do you guys have any reviews, or info/thoughts on the McGauphy brand?

Mike C · 05-09-2019, 06:57 PM

McGaughey has been around awhile. So has Western Chassis. Probably OK, but there is a reason you so many people recommending ECE. Quality parts, quality service. Don't have to re-do.

EagleChief · 05-10-2019, 12:05 AM

I'll try and look up the ECE stuff tomorrow sometime. Thanks for the info!

**special-K** · 05-10-2019, 07:36 AM

I prefer the original, ECE, for quality and knowledge of these trucks specifically. No experience with McGauphy's, so really can't say. I see love and hate for CPP, again, no personal experience. They could make plenty fine parts. I've known of reputable actual "truck guy" vendors selling and using their products. Might try posting this in the Suspension Forum for some more perspective. I think some suspension vendors look at that. Just like anywhere, be prepared to filter through the biased opinions.

EagleChief · 05-10-2019, 08:49 AM

Thanks! Here's my newb moment... I didn't even know there was a "suspension" section on this site. DOH! I'll see what I can find out over there. Thanks again! I may keep this one updated just for people (newbs like me) to have a reference.

05-09-2019, 05:16 PM	#1
EagleChief Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 420	McGauphy Lowering kit I've been doing some research on lowering kits. Trying to figure out how much I want to drop, and then which company/parts to use. I think I've decided on 3.5"/4" drop, or a 3"/5" drop. I was set at 3/5, but then took a measurement of my fender heights from the floor, and they are only about a 1/2" different from front to back. I was searching to see what I'm going to have to budget and I found the McGauphy 3.5"/4" drop kit - part # 7172C10-34G. What I can't figure out, is how it compares to the other brands. I see a lot of ECE and CPP (or something like that) recommended on here, but can't find much on the McGauphy brand. It's more in my budget than some of the other brands, at just under $500. My budget doesn't allow for $1500-$2000 kits. Especially with all of the other things I'm going to have to pay for. Do you guys have any reviews, or info/thoughts on the McGauphy brand? __________________ 1971 C10 - Hugger Orange/White My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780197 LS Swap Thread: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811460

05-09-2019, 06:57 PM	#2
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: McGauphy Lowering kit McGaughey has been around awhile. So has Western Chassis. Probably OK, but there is a reason you so many people recommending ECE. Quality parts, quality service. Don't have to re-do. __________________ 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

05-10-2019, 12:05 AM	#3
EagleChief Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 420	Re: McGauphy Lowering kit I'll try and look up the ECE stuff tomorrow sometime. Thanks for the info! __________________ 1971 C10 - Hugger Orange/White My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780197 LS Swap Thread: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811460

05-10-2019, 07:36 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: McGauphy Lowering kit I prefer the original, ECE, for quality and knowledge of these trucks specifically. No experience with McGauphy's, so really can't say. I see love and hate for CPP, again, no personal experience. They could make plenty fine parts. I've known of reputable actual "truck guy" vendors selling and using their products. Might try posting this in the Suspension Forum for some more perspective. I think some suspension vendors look at that. Just like anywhere, be prepared to filter through the biased opinions. __________________ "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 ~

05-10-2019, 08:49 AM	#5
EagleChief Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 420	Re: McGauphy Lowering kit Thanks! Here's my newb moment... I didn't even know there was a "suspension" section on this site. DOH! I'll see what I can find out over there. Thanks again! I may keep this one updated just for people (newbs like me) to have a reference. __________________ 1971 C10 - Hugger Orange/White My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=780197 LS Swap Thread: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=811460



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