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truknut · 10-27-2013, 07:59 PM

I'm getting my parts together to drop my 72. I was wanting to know which trac bar is the best? Right now it's going to be lowered 3" in the front via springs, the rear is going to be 4". And which shocks is everyone running? Later on I'm going to drop with spindles and springs. Thanks Jeff.

**lolife99** · 10-27-2013, 08:31 PM

I recommend ECE's super track bar, shocks, and rear shock relocators.
www.earlyclassic.com

*Fitz* · 10-27-2013, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

i recommend ece's super track bar, shocks, and rear shock relocators.
www.earlyclassic.com

x2!

70blackfish · 10-27-2013, 09:36 PM

even thinking on going any lower in the rear, go porterbuilt.

tmc1986 · 10-27-2013, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I recommend ECE's super track bar, shocks, and rear shock relocators.
www.earlyclassic.com

I second this. ECE has a very kit. Super easy to install. Looks good. And because of all the adjustment you have lots of options for the future

67c10rustbuket · 10-28-2013, 12:17 AM

When you say "best" trac bar I have to say porterbuilt(pictured). For the few extra bucks you get heim joints with a double adjustable bar. I realize you should only set the length and forget it but... Would you rather: remove a bolt and turn the bar and force it back together, or loosen two jamb nuts and turn the bar ? Otherwise ECE is great and I have bought from them too. OE shocks with ECE relocators is the way to go. I like KYB shocks.

ksbrktracer · 10-28-2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

When you say "best" trac bar I have to say porterbuilt(pictured). For the few extra bucks you get heim joints with a double adjustable bar. I realize you should only set the length and forget it but... Would you rather: remove a bolt and turn the bar and force it back together, or loosen two jamb nuts and turn the bar ? Otherwise ECE is great and I have bought from them too. OE shocks with ECE relocators is the way to go. I like KYB shocks.

I was going to say ECE because I am doing that to a 70 with 6'' drop right now , but now that I see the porterbuilt bar I can definitely see advantage to it ..... Now you just have to decide how muchyou want to spend.

**70cst** · 10-28-2013, 12:45 AM

Another ECE supporter ...

**Tom Vogel** · 10-28-2013, 09:43 AM

You dont need the extra driver side mount to use the ECE track bar, just use the existing driver side mount.

truknut · 10-28-2013, 08:39 PM

Thanks everyone, looks like I'll be going with the ECE one. I have never heard anything bad about ECE things. Thanks again.

67ctener · 10-28-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

When you say "best" trac bar I have to say porterbuilt(pictured). For the few extra bucks you get heim joints with a double adjustable bar. I realize you should only set the length and forget it but... Would you rather: remove a bolt and turn the bar and force it back together, or loosen two jamb nuts and turn the bar ? Otherwise ECE is great and I have bought from them too. OE shocks with ECE relocators is the way to go. I like KYB shocks.

Couldn't agree more. Getting the rear end aligned is much easier with the porter built trac bar. I fought with my ece bar to get it perfect. Everything else mentioned from ece is great.

10-27-2013, 07:59 PM	#1
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 307	Question for the lowered owners. I'm getting my parts together to drop my 72. I was wanting to know which trac bar is the best? Right now it's going to be lowered 3" in the front via springs, the rear is going to be 4". And which shocks is everyone running? Later on I'm going to drop with spindles and springs. Thanks Jeff. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

10-27-2013, 08:31 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Question for the lowered owners. I recommend ECE's super track bar, shocks, and rear shock relocators. www.earlyclassic.com __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-27-2013, 09:36 PM	#4
70blackfish Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newhall CA Posts: 1,195	Re: Question for the lowered owners. even thinking on going any lower in the rear, go porterbuilt. __________________ 69 SWB 780hp Hellcat powered, manual 6 speed, currie 9

10-28-2013, 12:17 AM	#6
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Question for the lowered owners. When you say "best" trac bar I have to say porterbuilt(pictured). For the few extra bucks you get heim joints with a double adjustable bar. I realize you should only set the length and forget it but... Would you rather: remove a bolt and turn the bar and force it back together, or loosen two jamb nuts and turn the bar ? Otherwise ECE is great and I have bought from them too. OE shocks with ECE relocators is the way to go. I like KYB shocks. Attached Images __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

10-28-2013, 12:45 AM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: Question for the lowered owners. Another ECE supporter ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

10-28-2013, 09:43 AM	#9
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Question for the lowered owners. You dont need the extra driver side mount to use the ECE track bar, just use the existing driver side mount.

10-28-2013, 08:39 PM	#10
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 307	Re: Question for the lowered owners. Thanks everyone, looks like I'll be going with the ECE one. I have never heard anything bad about ECE things. Thanks again. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)



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