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too the max · 12-02-2010, 11:52 PM

I just got a '70 c10 and can't stand the stance, so i want to lower it as much as I can without a c-notch and without replacing spindles. Can i get a 4/6 or 3/5 springs and accomplish this. Thanks!

BP68 · 12-03-2010, 12:10 AM

Yes. Most stuff I have read says anything lower than 6" in the rear requires a notch.
I have the ECE 4/6 drop on mine (check out build thread) That is with springs AND spindles in the front.
I have yet to really drive it on the road much, but everything clears fine and others on here are running the same drop without issues.

Zoomin · 12-03-2010, 12:22 AM

Go ECE and you'll be fine with a 4/6, no notch unless you pull a trailer or a load of gravel.

Jacfourteen · 12-03-2010, 01:43 AM

some have gotten away with 5/7 with no notch, but I think that is pushing it. 4/6 should be fine.

Jacfourteen · 12-03-2010, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Go ECE and you'll be fine with a 4/6, no notch unless you pull a trailer or a load of gravel.

Very true, unless you cheat and put in helper bags

Jack_71C10 · 12-03-2010, 06:29 PM

You wont be able to go 4/6 with just springs.
A 3/5 is better, but 3" front drop springs may dislodge when you're front
suspension sags. And with a 5" rear drop your shocks will be worthless
if not relocated. Your rearend will be offcenter (nothing personal) unless
you add an adjustable panhard bar.
You'll be better off going with a 2/4 if your just using springs.

Cole Trickle · 12-03-2010, 06:40 PM

no isues driving with my ECE 4.5/6 truck (All new shocks springs relocators and spindles)

Handles good and I never hit the rear axel on a recent 600 mile road trip. I did scrub the tires on the inner fenders on a nasty freeway dip but it was no biggie.

Perfect drop for a driver imo.

72BlckButy · 12-03-2010, 10:31 PM

Take a look at Cole Trickle's or my build thread to see the complete install of the 4.5/6" drop kit available from ECE; it's the only way I would go.

Click on Project Blank Slate below...

70jnktrk · 12-04-2010, 12:13 AM

4/5 1/2 spindles and springs...all ECE.....as mentioned no notch is necessary

12-02-2010, 11:52 PM	#1
too the max Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sin City NV Posts: 5	another 4/6 drop question fron a newbie I just got a '70 c10 and can't stand the stance, so i want to lower it as much as I can without a c-notch and without replacing spindles. Can i get a 4/6 or 3/5 springs and accomplish this. Thanks!

12-03-2010, 12:10 AM	#2
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: another 4/6 drop question fron a newbie Yes. Most stuff I have read says anything lower than 6" in the rear requires a notch. I have the ECE 4/6 drop on mine (check out build thread) That is with springs AND spindles in the front. I have yet to really drive it on the road much, but everything clears fine and others on here are running the same drop without issues. __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

12-03-2010, 12:22 AM	#3
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: another 4/6 drop question fron a newbie Go ECE and you'll be fine with a 4/6, no notch unless you pull a trailer or a load of gravel. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

12-03-2010, 01:43 AM	#4
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: another 4/6 drop question fron a newbie some have gotten away with 5/7 with no notch, but I think that is pushing it. 4/6 should be fine. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

12-03-2010, 06:29 PM	#6
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: another 4/6 drop question fron a newbie You wont be able to go 4/6 with just springs. A 3/5 is better, but 3" front drop springs may dislodge when you're front suspension sags. And with a 5" rear drop your shocks will be worthless if not relocated. Your rearend will be offcenter (nothing personal) unless you add an adjustable panhard bar. You'll be better off going with a 2/4 if your just using springs. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem. Last edited by Jack_71C10; 12-03-2010 at 06:32 PM.

12-03-2010, 06:40 PM	#7
Cole Trickle C-10 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 1,001	Re: another 4/6 drop question fron a newbie no isues driving with my ECE 4.5/6 truck (All new shocks springs relocators and spindles) Handles good and I never hit the rear axel on a recent 600 mile road trip. I did scrub the tires on the inner fenders on a nasty freeway dip but it was no biggie. Perfect drop for a driver imo. __________________ 1969 Short Fleet 350/SM465 4.5/6.5 ECE drop 20" Raceline Wheels 1998 2dr Tahoe 5/7 drop 20"/22" Coys-sold Build thread...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=401910

12-03-2010, 10:31 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: another 4/6 drop question fron a newbie Take a look at Cole Trickle's or my build thread to see the complete install of the 4.5/6" drop kit available from ECE; it's the only way I would go. Click on Project Blank Slate below... __________________ -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)

12-04-2010, 12:13 AM	#9
70jnktrk Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: arizona Posts: 213	Re: another 4/6 drop question fron a newbie 4/5 1/2 spindles and springs...all ECE.....as mentioned no notch is necessary Attached Images Last edited by 70jnktrk; 12-04-2010 at 12:16 AM.



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