Early Classics 4/6 Drop Kit Instructions? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

OldSkool71 · 07-14-2003, 02:04 PM

Looking for a copy of the instructions. Trying to get an idea on what a shop is gonna charge me to install this kit. They want to know what is involved therefore I need the instructions. I called ECE and they won't send them to me. Or if you purchased a kit from them then you may be able to get another copy of the instructions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is holding me up.

thanks

**1971Stepside** · 07-14-2003, 02:12 PM

per your PM I will look tonight. Do you have a fax that I can send them to? I'll let you know, but someone may have them faster than I.

OldSkool71 · 07-14-2003, 02:27 PM

1971Stepside sent you pm with the #

thanks

superchevy · 07-14-2003, 04:51 PM

Having installed ECE's 4/6 drop, super track bar kit, and lowered front sway bar kit, I can tell you that the ECE installation instructions leave a lot to be desired. If you really want to see good instructions with pictures as well, go to their website, www.earlyclassic.com and click on the 68 Rodstoration project. It shows in much greater detail how everything is installed on the front and rear ends.
SC

Number98 · 07-15-2003, 09:06 AM

I find it hard to believe that Dave over at Early Classic wouldnt help ya out, hes always been more than helpful with me. The 4/6 kit is very straight forward and fairly simple to install, most shops should be able to install it in a matter of hours. I stripped my 71 down to the frame but when we started re-assembling ours it only took me and my dad a few hours to throw it together. I have to agree with SuperChevy though, the instructions were Very vague, Just my 2 cents....

Jason

**1971Stepside** · 07-15-2003, 11:16 AM

OldSkool71, I'm sorry I can't help you out. I dug around in boxes and looked in the "normal" places last night and was unable to locate the instructions. I am sure your shop can easily figure it out. All they will need is the torque settings for the bolts. I don't even think I used the instructions when I did mine. Sorry I couldn't help you out better.

OldSkool71 · 07-15-2003, 02:16 PM

1971Stepside thanks appreciate the effort. Number98 I had talk to Dave over there at ECE before and he is very helpful and knows his stuff no doubt. But when I had call back and talk to others there requesting the info I was denied and refered to the website articles. Im just trying to find someone around my area to do the job and give me a price but they won't without some more info. I don't want people to get me wrong. Im not bashing ECE Im just trying to get the info I need. Thanks.

Number98 · 07-15-2003, 02:36 PM

I understand man. I have had similar experience with the other guys at ECE, they acted like they didnt have time to deal with my questions. Thats why I wont talk to any of them but Dave when ever I call over there. I did however look through my stuff but couldnt find any of the left over instructions from when we did mine.... Probably got chunked.

Jason

OldSkool71 · 07-15-2003, 04:37 PM

Thanks for looking Number98

OldSkool71 · 07-16-2003, 04:52 PM

superchevy did you have to c-notch your truck? If not did you have to make any modifications to the bumpstops? Trying to get a better idea on what I am looking to get myself into.

thanks

07-14-2003, 02:04 PM	#1
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Wanted: Early Classics 4/6 Drop Kit Instructions? Looking for a copy of the instructions. Trying to get an idea on what a shop is gonna charge me to install this kit. They want to know what is involved therefore I need the instructions. I called ECE and they won't send them to me. Or if you purchased a kit from them then you may be able to get another copy of the instructions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. This is holding me up. thanks Last edited by OldSkool71; 07-14-2003 at 03:01 PM.

07-14-2003, 02:12 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	per your PM I will look tonight. Do you have a fax that I can send them to? I'll let you know, but someone may have them faster than I. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

07-14-2003, 02:27 PM	#3
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	1971Stepside sent you pm with the # thanks __________________ -Ron-

07-14-2003, 04:51 PM	#4
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Having installed ECE's 4/6 drop, super track bar kit, and lowered front sway bar kit, I can tell you that the ECE installation instructions leave a lot to be desired. If you really want to see good instructions with pictures as well, go to their website, www.earlyclassic.com and click on the 68 Rodstoration project. It shows in much greater detail how everything is installed on the front and rear ends. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

07-15-2003, 11:16 AM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	OldSkool71, I'm sorry I can't help you out. I dug around in boxes and looked in the "normal" places last night and was unable to locate the instructions. I am sure your shop can easily figure it out. All they will need is the torque settings for the bolts. I don't even think I used the instructions when I did mine. Sorry I couldn't help you out better. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

07-15-2003, 09:06 AM	#5
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	I find it hard to believe that Dave over at Early Classic wouldnt help ya out, hes always been more than helpful with me. The 4/6 kit is very straight forward and fairly simple to install, most shops should be able to install it in a matter of hours. I stripped my 71 down to the frame but when we started re-assembling ours it only took me and my dad a few hours to throw it together. I have to agree with SuperChevy though, the instructions were Very vague, Just my 2 cents.... Jason

07-15-2003, 02:16 PM	#7
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	1971Stepside thanks appreciate the effort. Number98 I had talk to Dave over there at ECE before and he is very helpful and knows his stuff no doubt. But when I had call back and talk to others there requesting the info I was denied and refered to the website articles. Im just trying to find someone around my area to do the job and give me a price but they won't without some more info. I don't want people to get me wrong. Im not bashing ECE Im just trying to get the info I need. Thanks. __________________ -Ron-

07-15-2003, 02:36 PM	#8
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	I understand man. I have had similar experience with the other guys at ECE, they acted like they didnt have time to deal with my questions. Thats why I wont talk to any of them but Dave when ever I call over there. I did however look through my stuff but couldnt find any of the left over instructions from when we did mine.... Probably got chunked. Jason

07-15-2003, 04:37 PM	#9
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Thanks for looking Number98 __________________ -Ron-

07-16-2003, 04:52 PM	#10
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	superchevy did you have to c-notch your truck? If not did you have to make any modifications to the bumpstops? Trying to get a better idea on what I am looking to get myself into. thanks __________________ -Ron-



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