What is the best suspension kit?

[mxman]

Hello! im new to the board ive browsed around a bit, and after kind of ditching the work on my VW for a while cause winters over and vws are gay (good winter car) I want to get my 68 c10 on the road! I am a huge fan of the handling. (i have springs poly bushings different shocks/struts sways in the vw so i like my handling alot, can you say gokart?) I looked through the search archives and i konw its rude to ask the same questions over and over.

I need to ask this now, i noticed that brothers trucks, ECE, belltech, djm are some of the manufacturers for 67-72 suspension. I have a few goals, i want the biggest swaybars availible, now who would make these, usually i see them for 140-160 us dollars, the biggest it hink was a 1 3/8ths bar, is there bigger ? will a 72-87 bar fit i know theres a 1 1/2 bar for this gen

ALSO how good is the quality of brothers trucks stuff, ece, jdm and belltech (it would suck to have a spindle snap )

Second, ECE appears to sell stock 12" rotors in 6 bolt format, if i lower it, for now i would like to retain my jeep wagoneer 6bolt 15's with new tirse because they are polished, and want to goto disc brakes. so .... do the 12" 6 lug rotors work with their spindles? (2 1/2 drop)

Third, i want the 4/6 stance going, i have 26.5 ? (255 60 15 ) tires on it right now, do i have to toss the inner wheeltubs front and rear ?

4th would prolly have to be, can i use my non power brake (stock ) master cylinder on my 68 910 for the front disc brakes i know usually with cars you need a bigger master cylinder piston diameter to compensate for this.... can i pull this off ? (anythings gotta be better than 11" or whatever front drums !!! )

-thanks in advance, i hope i can help anybody in the future with suspension questions

[chevydog66]

Give the guys at ECE a call. They are very helpful!! I called there once and was on the phone for 20 minutes talking to a very helpful person. They could probably answer almost all of your questions. Plus if you purchase everything from them they will give you a deal or discount. Or you can try the GMC Paul guy that posts on here also. He is very helpful as well. Good luck with the truck!!

[Tx Firefighter]

Early Classic can't be beat. They're not the cheapest, but I think they're the best. You can see in my signature which product I chose.

[1971 Cheyenne]

Originally posted by Tx Firefighter
Early Classic can't be beat. They're not the cheapest, but I think they're the best. You can see in my signature which product I chose.

I ogtta agree, i've dealt with them on multiple occasions, and they have always been extremely knowledgable and helpfull. Packages always get here in 2 days too!

[mcmlxix]

Originally posted by 1971 Cheyenne


I ogtta agree, i've dealt with them on multiple occasions, and they have always been extremely knowledgable and helpfull. Packages always get here in 2 days too!

You get them in 2 days because you're on the same coast... i have to wait 5-7 for mine... I just ordered the rear kit yesterday. (6" drop kit) I ordered the spindles and spring for the front last month (4" drop total) and a close ratio steering box along with a few other little things. They are very helpful and know alot about the trucks ... they also have things that arent listed in the catalog ...

[Senor_paco]

I used Belltech on mine. I figured if I went with one of the best, i'd have no worries. and I was right.