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67-C10 · 07-07-2008, 09:55 PM

Alright I finally got most of the parts from the guy I bought my truck off of. Now the only item left is the spare 67 2wd SWB frame he's got. Thats no small feet in itself. This guys yard is like a junkyard of 50 to late 70 chevy's. So it gives me a little time to figure what i'm gonna do. I know I want to drop it and give it a nice level or slight incline stance maybe 1/2 in the back, in the end I want to put the same tire and wheel package all around maybe wider in the back but height wise the same all around, and disc brakes all around. I'm looking at ECE for the drop as the high recomendation from pretty much everyone. So i've always thought 4-6 drop but on occasions i wouldn't mind pulling a traier, (16 foot bass boat), would a 3.5-5 be more up my alley? Also from what i could find 71 up to 98 front disc brake 5 lugs are all 5 on 5 bolt pattern. I got a buddy with a garage that will get me anything at his cost and if I go with just the drop from ECE and i'm not sure but if the 2-1/2 drop spindles will accept 71 up disc setup i could probably save about $200-300 by getting the disc setup seperate. So any info if the ECE drop spindles will accept the 71 up to 98 disc setup?

MisterE72 · 07-07-2008, 10:05 PM

Welcome to the board. Looks like you are on a good start by considering using ECE. They are the best in the business. Call them up in regards to your question. The folks there are friendly and will answer any question you may have. Good luck with the project and keep us posted.

72BlckButy · 07-07-2008, 10:14 PM

with MrE... ECE will be able to help you with any build questions you might have, especially in regards to suspension.

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

And, you'll soon learn that....

powerbench · 07-07-2008, 10:36 PM

i just bought the 4/6 drop from them ,and Stan told me all my 72 stuff will bollt right on, should be no problem at all . Give him a call,he's totally helpfull.

Ackattack · 07-07-2008, 10:59 PM

If it were me, and you want a low stance, but may pull a trailer ocasionally, I'd go with bags (at least in the back). That way you loud up the trailer, add a little air, and be on your way. If you don't get all of the air pumps and tanks, airbags are pretty cheap.

67-C10 · 07-08-2008, 01:51 PM

Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna give ECE a call and see what they recommend. When i get the other chassis i'll start a build thread plenty of pics then.

Joe67 · 07-08-2008, 02:14 PM

Use the ECE 4/6 kit (I'm running that on my 72 chassis) and use helper bags for towing

07-07-2008, 09:55 PM	#1
67-C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 224	Drop & Disc Brakes a few ?'s Alright I finally got most of the parts from the guy I bought my truck off of. Now the only item left is the spare 67 2wd SWB frame he's got. Thats no small feet in itself. This guys yard is like a junkyard of 50 to late 70 chevy's. So it gives me a little time to figure what i'm gonna do. I know I want to drop it and give it a nice level or slight incline stance maybe 1/2 in the back, in the end I want to put the same tire and wheel package all around maybe wider in the back but height wise the same all around, and disc brakes all around. I'm looking at ECE for the drop as the high recomendation from pretty much everyone. So i've always thought 4-6 drop but on occasions i wouldn't mind pulling a traier, (16 foot bass boat), would a 3.5-5 be more up my alley? Also from what i could find 71 up to 98 front disc brake 5 lugs are all 5 on 5 bolt pattern. I got a buddy with a garage that will get me anything at his cost and if I go with just the drop from ECE and i'm not sure but if the 2-1/2 drop spindles will accept 71 up disc setup i could probably save about $200-300 by getting the disc setup seperate. So any info if the ECE drop spindles will accept the 71 up to 98 disc setup? __________________ 67 C10 2wd Stepside (to be fleetside), Factory AC truck, Big Back Window, just got a 6.0/6l90e to jam in it now..... Needed: paint and lots of it. and i'm sure lots more misc. parts. Project 67 short step Build Thread 01 Sierra Crew 6.0 2015 Ford F150 Work gave me truck i really wouldn't buy a ford.

07-07-2008, 10:05 PM	#2
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: Drop & Disc Brakes a few ?'s Welcome to the board. Looks like you are on a good start by considering using ECE. They are the best in the business. Call them up in regards to your question. The folks there are friendly and will answer any question you may have. Good luck with the project and keep us posted.

07-07-2008, 10:14 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Drop & Disc Brakes a few ?'s with MrE... ECE will be able to help you with any build questions you might have, especially in regards to suspension. to the board from Mid-MO!!! And, you'll soon learn that.... __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-07-2008, 10:36 PM	#4
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: Drop & Disc Brakes a few ?'s i just bought the 4/6 drop from them ,and Stan told me all my 72 stuff will bollt right on, should be no problem at all . Give him a call,he's totally helpfull.

07-07-2008, 10:59 PM	#5
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Drop & Disc Brakes a few ?'s If it were me, and you want a low stance, but may pull a trailer ocasionally, I'd go with bags (at least in the back). That way you loud up the trailer, add a little air, and be on your way. If you don't get all of the air pumps and tanks, airbags are pretty cheap. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

07-08-2008, 01:51 PM	#6
67-C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 224	Re: Drop & Disc Brakes a few ?'s Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna give ECE a call and see what they recommend. When i get the other chassis i'll start a build thread plenty of pics then. __________________ 67 C10 2wd Stepside (to be fleetside), Factory AC truck, Big Back Window, just got a 6.0/6l90e to jam in it now..... Needed: paint and lots of it. and i'm sure lots more misc. parts. Project 67 short step Build Thread 01 Sierra Crew 6.0 2015 Ford F150 Work gave me truck i really wouldn't buy a ford.

07-08-2008, 02:14 PM	#7
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Drop & Disc Brakes a few ?'s Use the ECE 4/6 kit (I'm running that on my 72 chassis) and use helper bags for towing __________________ 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



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