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Old 04-16-2014, 05:35 PM   #1
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Re: CPP or ECE

I have used CPP for all of my suspension needs. Top quality parts, great prices, great service at the counter, zero complaints. I will buy from them again and again without hesitation.
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Old 04-16-2014, 05:40 PM   #2
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I bought my CPP spindles and springs through Summit and have no complaints. Quality parts and great price.
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Old 04-16-2014, 05:51 PM   #3
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I believe the key to CPP is to bypass them and buy from a stocking dealer, let the dealer deal with the service headaches ....! All of the complaints you see about them revolve around their customer service . And yes we are a stocking dealer.

And yes the modular spindles do narrow the track width compared to other drop spindles...... First hand experience...!

And yes ECE sells a great product as well. We have personally used them on customer builds as we'll and have had fantastic experiences with their product as well.

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Old 04-17-2014, 12:23 AM   #4
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Your looking for the modular spindles CPP offers
As far as springs I would recommend Hotchkis a little more expensive than the others but then again with suspension parts you get what you pay for
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Old 04-16-2014, 08:55 PM   #5
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Old 04-16-2014, 09:14 PM   #6
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I had a cpp super trac bar and it worked great. Now the drop springs for the rear are soft. I thought I read somewhere that their chevelle rear spring and our trucks 4" drop spring are the same therefore cannot handle a load.
Brake parts from cpp have been spot on as well
I just bought an ece super trac bar and the brackets are VERY sturdy. Ece shock reloxators are very well made also
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Old 04-16-2014, 11:32 PM   #7
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VERY frustrated with cpp, seems like problem after problem. Nothing but good things to say about ece.
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Old 04-17-2014, 12:12 AM   #8
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ECE definitely, I just did a 2.5" drop spindles, 4" springs rear, and shock mount relocation, first of all it was the best deal out there with out breaking the bank. All the parts fit right in with no issues at all. Has my recommendation. Top pic is before.
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Old 04-17-2014, 02:22 PM   #9
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VERY frustrated with cpp, seems like problem after problem. Nothing but good things to say about ece.
i'm getting very frustrated with cpp also, just spent in excess of 2300 on lowering parts and disc brakes etc, for a 68 truck and now the front end IS WIDER THAN THE REAR. and i cant get an answer why yes i do have the nodular ones, supposed to be the latest and greatest!
i probably should just start a thread on this deal...
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Old 04-17-2014, 03:03 PM   #10
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i'm getting very frustrated with cpp also, just spent in excess of 2300 on lowering parts and disc brakes etc, for a 68 truck and now the front end IS WIDER THAN THE REAR. and i cant get an answer why yes i do have the nodular ones, supposed to be the latest and greatest!
i probably should just start a thread on this deal...
Post a picture of the spindle you have .. Did the spindle you installed have a bolt-on bracket between the spindle and caliper. ?
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Old 04-17-2014, 04:19 PM   #11
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Post a picture of the spindle you have .. Did the spindle you installed have a bolt-on bracket between the spindle and caliper. ?



wow thanks for the info and it was good talking to you, the guy that started this thread would be way ahead to call you and i do believe he would be saving money! as least he would know what he has!! lol
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Old 04-17-2014, 05:54 PM   #12
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wow thanks for the info and it was good talking to you, the guy that started this thread would be way ahead to call you and i do believe he would be saving money! as least he would know what he has!! lol
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I think we might have figured out Outlaws problem . He has a standard drop spindle which does widen the track along with a 265/75/15 tire . Hes going to try a shorter tire first and then maybe a spacer on the rear .. to widen the rear trac , if the tire helps the front issue.
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Old 04-17-2014, 05:17 PM   #13
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I used all CPP products on my truck, the parts are very good quality, installed with ease, never an issue except the rear drop springs are a little weak. I use CPP because they are only about 40 miles away, no shipping issues and I can see and feel the part before I leave. Would be a different story if I had to have parts shipped to me. I just dread going in there and dealing with them, snotty, arrogant, and very defensive if you question anything. They may be great as a wholesaler but not so much on the retail side. I think Tommy Lee is onto something.
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Old 04-17-2014, 05:44 PM   #14
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I am surprised no one suggested looking in the vendor review forum as well. All the comments about seem to reflect the reviews written.
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Old 04-17-2014, 10:40 PM   #15
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I have a thing for quality,which is measured in multiple ways. ECE,and they started what the others have followed...behind.
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Old 04-17-2014, 10:58 PM   #16
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Well then they should have a spindle that don't change the track on your truck (push the wheel out) call them in the morning & tell them you would like some.
CPP has them in there modular set & if you want you can even go with bigger brakes or use the ones you have
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Old 04-17-2014, 11:27 PM   #17
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I'm not knocking on ECE they have quality parts it's just he is looking for a spindle that won't push his wheels out & as far as I know only CPP has them in there modular set unless I'm wrong & if I am give me an ECE part# for spindles they offer that won't push the tires out?
If he was looking for coil springs yes ECE over CPP
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Old 04-18-2014, 08:16 AM   #18
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I've purchased from both companies and have had no complaints. I've always been been treated with courtesy and professionalism.
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