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Pete357 · 10-16-2011, 11:42 AM

Just got a quick question, working on installing my ece 4.5/6 drop kit on my 69 gmc on this beautiful rainy Sunday. Im kind off following the project blank slate build thread from 72BlckButy as i guide. My question has to do with the trimming of the bump stops as seen in his picture here.

He left part of the lip there and that part of my lip has a crack and is kind of crunched down as if it was bottomed out really hard once or a couple dozen times. Is there a purpose to leave that lip of can i just grind the whole thing off?

Pete357 · 10-16-2011, 12:20 PM

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That is mine, i started trimming, just wondering if i can trim the whole thing to eliminate where mine has the crack with out any negative effects.

dirtball · 10-16-2011, 01:15 PM

I think that area acts as the steering stop. I am sure some one else will chime in here soon to confirm.

SCOTI · 10-16-2011, 01:44 PM

Yep. The bump-stop portion was removed & what remained is the steering stop. The stop limits the amount of turning travel but you technically don't have to have it (many guys just shave the whole thing).

You can cut it all off or repair where it's cracked.

Pete357 · 10-16-2011, 02:19 PM

Thank you for for the quick response, cut off the whole thing.

72BlckButy · 10-16-2011, 10:07 PM

Glad to see you received a few responses on this. Let me know if you have any quesitons as you install the 4.5/6" ECE drop. Love the kit and the install.

Best of luck!

Pete357 · 10-16-2011, 10:31 PM

So far it all looks pretty clear. Im still waiting on my springs wich are being drop shipped directly from the place that makes em for ece so there is only so much to do till they come in. Next biggest decision will be the wheel and tire debate. I really like how big al 71's 18/20 set up looks but im kind of going for a street strip truck here and most popular drag radials appear to be in 15" wheel sizes. Right now it is one 215/70 r15 fronts and 285/70 r15 rears so i guess ill see how she looks and go from there. These springs wont be here soon enough.

stomper · 10-17-2011, 06:31 PM

I am installing an ECE 4/6 drop kit also. I called ECE and they said there's no reason to remove the bump stop. I have the kit installed but no engine or front clip and I still have plenty of room even with the full rubber bumper

10-16-2011, 11:42 AM	#1
Pete357 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Akron ny Posts: 83	question on ece 4.5/6 drop install Just got a quick question, working on installing my ece 4.5/6 drop kit on my 69 gmc on this beautiful rainy Sunday. Im kind off following the project blank slate build thread from 72BlckButy as i guide. My question has to do with the trimming of the bump stops as seen in his picture here. He left part of the lip there and that part of my lip has a crack and is kind of crunched down as if it was bottomed out really hard once or a couple dozen times. Is there a purpose to leave that lip of can i just grind the whole thing off?

10-16-2011, 12:20 PM	#2
Pete357 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Akron ny Posts: 83	Re: question on ece 4.5/6 drop install [IMG][/IMG] That is mine, i started trimming, just wondering if i can trim the whole thing to eliminate where mine has the crack with out any negative effects.

10-16-2011, 01:15 PM	#3
dirtball Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 412	Re: question on ece 4.5/6 drop install I think that area acts as the steering stop. I am sure some one else will chime in here soon to confirm. __________________ Brett

10-16-2011, 01:44 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: question on ece 4.5/6 drop install Yep. The bump-stop portion was removed & what remained is the steering stop. The stop limits the amount of turning travel but you technically don't have to have it (many guys just shave the whole thing). You can cut it all off or repair where it's cracked. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-16-2011, 02:19 PM	#5
Pete357 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Akron ny Posts: 83	Re: question on ece 4.5/6 drop install Thank you for for the quick response, cut off the whole thing.

10-16-2011, 10:07 PM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: question on ece 4.5/6 drop install Glad to see you received a few responses on this. Let me know if you have any quesitons as you install the 4.5/6" ECE drop. Love the kit and the install. Best of luck! __________________ -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)

10-16-2011, 10:31 PM	#7
Pete357 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Akron ny Posts: 83	Re: question on ece 4.5/6 drop install So far it all looks pretty clear. Im still waiting on my springs wich are being drop shipped directly from the place that makes em for ece so there is only so much to do till they come in. Next biggest decision will be the wheel and tire debate. I really like how big al 71's 18/20 set up looks but im kind of going for a street strip truck here and most popular drag radials appear to be in 15" wheel sizes. Right now it is one 215/70 r15 fronts and 285/70 r15 rears so i guess ill see how she looks and go from there. These springs wont be here soon enough.

10-17-2011, 06:31 PM	#8
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,701	Re: question on ece 4.5/6 drop install I am installing an ECE 4/6 drop kit also. I called ECE and they said there's no reason to remove the bump stop. I have the kit installed but no engine or front clip and I still have plenty of room even with the full rubber bumper __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle



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