Anyone used ECE 3/4 to 1/2 ton drop spindles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HotRodGMC68 · 12-09-2008, 02:13 AM

hey folks, I'm in the process of my winter project and along the way I decided to ditch the hacked up coil springs and pony up for a set of drop spindles and a new set of springs.

Have any of you used the ECE 3/4 - 1/2 drop spindles and gone to 1/2 ton brakes? If so, did you have any complications with them? and problems or complaints? I trust ECE more than most companies... but a little research never hurt anything!

Thanks a bunch!
Kurt

**lolife99** · 12-09-2008, 07:33 AM

I'm interested in this also. I planned to convert my crew cab front suspension this way.
I think you will have to change to 1/2 ton calipers and rotors. Not sure if the rubber brake lines are the same or not.
Subscribing to this one.

chevy_mike · 12-09-2008, 12:17 PM

Don't quote me and you'll want to verify with ECE but I think the only difference with the 3/4 to 1/2 ton spindles over the standard 1/2 ton ones is the ball joint and tie rod connections. I think the spindle is the same 1/2 ton one (and uses all the 1/2 ton brake parts) but they have been reamed to allow you to use the 3/4 ton ball joints and tie rods, which are bigger.

72BlckButy · 12-09-2008, 03:21 PM

I agree with Chevy Mike, I would check with ECE as they will be able to give you a 100% yes or no.

smashingchuck · 12-10-2008, 01:20 PM

Interesting, I have no use for them but will tuck this information into the back of my mind.

Last Chance Kustoms · 12-10-2008, 07:04 PM

They work great! All you do is take your spindle out of the truck and replace with the conversion spindle...They work with the 3/4 ton ball joints and allow you to go to a 5 on 5 bolt pattern and use the 1/2 ton stuff. You just need new backing plates and rotor assemblies. I would also recommend you rebuild the existing front suspension as well. You might as well as long as you are going this route. Anyway, no machining necessary...

HotRodGMC68 · 12-12-2008, 03:14 AM

Thanks for all of the replies! Last Chance, thanks for the info! I'll be placing my order with ECE soon!

12-09-2008, 02:13 AM	#1
HotRodGMC68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 32	Anyone used ECE 3/4 to 1/2 ton drop spindles? hey folks, I'm in the process of my winter project and along the way I decided to ditch the hacked up coil springs and pony up for a set of drop spindles and a new set of springs. Have any of you used the ECE 3/4 - 1/2 drop spindles and gone to 1/2 ton brakes? If so, did you have any complications with them? and problems or complaints? I trust ECE more than most companies... but a little research never hurt anything! Thanks a bunch! Kurt __________________ 384 Stroker Small Block- Best ET: 13.24@103

12-09-2008, 07:33 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Anyone used ECE 3/4 to 1/2 ton drop spindles? I'm interested in this also. I planned to convert my crew cab front suspension this way. I think you will have to change to 1/2 ton calipers and rotors. Not sure if the rubber brake lines are the same or not. Subscribing to this one. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-09-2008, 12:17 PM	#3
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Anyone used ECE 3/4 to 1/2 ton drop spindles? Don't quote me and you'll want to verify with ECE but I think the only difference with the 3/4 to 1/2 ton spindles over the standard 1/2 ton ones is the ball joint and tie rod connections. I think the spindle is the same 1/2 ton one (and uses all the 1/2 ton brake parts) but they have been reamed to allow you to use the 3/4 ton ball joints and tie rods, which are bigger. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

12-09-2008, 03:21 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Anyone used ECE 3/4 to 1/2 ton drop spindles? I agree with Chevy Mike, I would check with ECE as they will be able to give you a 100% yes or no. __________________ -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)

12-10-2008, 01:20 PM	#5
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Anyone used ECE 3/4 to 1/2 ton drop spindles? Interesting, I have no use for them but will tuck this information into the back of my mind. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

12-10-2008, 07:04 PM	#6
Last Chance Kustoms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Waterford, CA Posts: 12	Re: Anyone used ECE 3/4 to 1/2 ton drop spindles? They work great! All you do is take your spindle out of the truck and replace with the conversion spindle...They work with the 3/4 ton ball joints and allow you to go to a 5 on 5 bolt pattern and use the 1/2 ton stuff. You just need new backing plates and rotor assemblies. I would also recommend you rebuild the existing front suspension as well. You might as well as long as you are going this route. Anyway, no machining necessary... __________________ Burn-E

12-12-2008, 03:14 AM	#7
HotRodGMC68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 32	Re: Anyone used ECE 3/4 to 1/2 ton drop spindles? Thanks for all of the replies! Last Chance, thanks for the info! I'll be placing my order with ECE soon! __________________ 384 Stroker Small Block- Best ET: 13.24@103



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