My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I ordered the ECE 4/6 lowering kit before I even picked up my 72 Super Cheyenne 5 months ago in California and drove it back to Houston with my Canadian buddy (thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595586). Now, I'm finally getting around to doing the install.
I also ordered a ECE heavy duty front sway bar with poly bushings. I'll be installing a poly transmission mount too, since the stock one is dead. One request I have from those who've installed this is a list of required tools to do the install. My tool inventory is building, so I'll plan to run over to home depot whenever I need something. If people who've done this can suggest required tools, it'll make fewer trips for me. The truck's history is not documented but it looks to have been lowered somewhat already. My measurements to the fender before installing the ECE kit are: Front' L 29-1/8" R 29-1/2" Rear L 31" R 31.5" Current height: http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps985565d3.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...ps5288e5c5.jpg Up in the air this evening. There's a jack at the rear too. I'll update this thread with progress and probably questions too. http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1729.jpg |
Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I like allot!
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I am following this thread... This is what I am putting on my 67...
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Very nice truck! Simple hand tools should get the job done. A nice 1/2" ratchet and some wrenches, maybe also a hammer and pry bar. You also have to bust some rivets to get the sway bar brackets on
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Nice truck indeed. The underneath looks clean. Lay large sheets of cardboard to work off of and catch dirt that comes loose from the disassembly. Have some chassis paint or equivalent for detailing those areas you will address. Add a rear sway later, they turn these trucks into go kart's.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Subscribed.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
a 3/4" socket set will help,lotsa lube,wheel bearing grease, grease gun,a good bfh,a good sharp cold chisel,a long punch,drill & bits,a good pair of heavy gloves.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
good looking truck man. as far as tools find a harbor freight close by and grab a socket set, ratchet wrenches, mini sledge, and a pry bar. you'll save at least twice as much as home depot and the hand tools have a lifetime warranty.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Get some rust penetrant and spray every bolt your going to touch before you get started several times before you get it torn down. It will aid you...
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
You'll love the new kit.
Also... You might have to rerun the exhaust. Just a heads up. |
Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
how tall are your rear springs?
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Subscribed as well. That is exactly what I plan to do to my '69. I will be adding 4 wheel discs at the same time.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Subscribed!
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Thanks for the tool tips. I made a trip to harbor freight and will be getting started this evening.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
The hardest part of the whole job is removing the four rivets that hold the stock upper shock mounts in place.
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Subscribing, loved this truck since your "drive home with pics" thread. Looking forward to the results!
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Stock upper rear shock mount. Punched for pilot holes. http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1731.jpg killing 3 sizes of drill bits to get this far. http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1737.jpg Now the hard part, wiggling the hell out of it. My chisel and mini sledge were not effective. I just about cried with joy when the second rivet came off. http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1739.jpg Better drill bits are in order. http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/...n/IMG_1740.jpg I underbody sprayed the scuffs made by the removal to avoid rust later. |
Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Everybody tries to remove those shock mounts in one piece.
I lop off the ears and grind the rivet heads off. They go in the trash anyway. Super fast. |
Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
This^ :) Nice Truck
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
I'm following this for when I put the same kit in my 72
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
its a nice kit you will be happy with it
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Re: My 4/6" ECE lowering install thread - 72 Shorty
Man, I didn't know about that... I have a blazer tank back there... I don't really want to make sparks.
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