ECE or CPP or LMC??

[CC69Rat]

Hotchkis has a 2/6 drop spring option. Additionally their kit comes with adjustment to go from 5-6" rear drop by adding / removing adjustment plates.

http://www.hotchkis.net/19671972-c10...-26-drop-.html

Just something else to look at, but yes ECE seems to have to best 'All in one' kit including their customer service.

[lolife99]

Yes.
That's why I said one of the few.

ECE drop springs are $114.00.
http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

Hotchkis drop springs are $213.95.
http://www.hotchkis.net/6772-c10-rea...l-springs.html
(Maybe they are better,... I don't know)

Let me know how you like them.
I may consider them in the future.

[CC69Rat]

I understood one of the few. Just offering up another option.

[ttowndave]

EEC all the way. lot nicer peps to talk to they will go the extra mile to help you I called at closing time and he stayed and help me with my 400 questions and was nice the whole time and the prices are about the same and the quality is better than cpp we have used the cpp stuff at my job on 4 other trucks and had problems with all 4 jobs and when you call cpp it's all your fault it's never cpp's fault they left parts out on 1 and sent the wrong spindles on 1 did not send the bolt kit on 1 and would not send the bolt kit we hade to buy the bolt kit and when I called they did not want to help so thats my 2cents on that good luck
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[McKenna]

Well as much as you fellas can flame I think I'm going with CPP I'll find out tomorrow, I gave Justin at scotts hotrods a call, on a Saturday at 930 pm I might add and we talked for an hour or so, CPP is 300$ cheaper for what I require and then adding the control arms into the picture. Justin was great to deal with and was able to offer me a better deal then what I was originally expecting. I'll be dealing with Justin's customer service
Not that of CPP's so I'm thinking I'll have a lot better luck using him rather then CPP direct.

I'll keep you all posted on what I decide and how everything all works out pretty excited either way it should be a completely different truck when it's finished
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[N2TRUX]

I don't think anyone will dog you for going with CPP parts. They make a great product at a fair price. Combine that with a dealer who ships out in a timely manner and you have a win/win deal

[Scottshotrods]

We will talk in the morning for sure . Sunday at 5:46 pm pacific time.You have a owner of a company talking to you on a forum.I have to say that is service if you ask me .lol

Justin
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[70cst]

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

We will talk in the morning for sure . Sunday at 5:46 pm pacific time.You have a owner of a company talking to you on a forum.I have to say that is service if you ask me .lol

Justin
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[Chris92]

I am going to do a 4/6 or a 5/7 drop. I have a 69 SWB. I like the ECE full kit but I don't want to widen my front stance. Is it best to get the Modular drop spindles from CPP and then the rest of the kit from ECE? Or is there another solution?

Thanks,

Chris

[68Stepbed]

Originally Posted by Chris92

I am going to do a 4/6 or a 5/7 drop. I have a 69 SWB. I like the ECE full kit but I don't want to widen my front stance. Is it best to get the Modular drop spindles from CPP and then the rest of the kit from ECE? Or is there another solution?

Thanks,

Chris

Disc brakes will widen the stance regardless of what you do. I think the CPP modular spindles aren't quite as wide, but still widen the front track width some compared to stock front drums.

[Rusbuilt]

Originally Posted by McKenna

Well as much as you fellas can flame I think I'm going with CPP I'll find out tomorrow, I gave Justin at scotts hotrods a call, on a Saturday at 930 pm I might add and we talked for an hour or so, CPP is 300$ cheaper for what I require and then adding the control arms into the picture. Justin was great to deal with and was able to offer me a better deal then what I was originally expecting. I'll be dealing with Justin's customer service
Not that of CPP's so I'm thinking I'll have a lot better luck using him rather then CPP direct.

I'll keep you all posted on what I decide and how everything all works out pretty excited either way it should be a completely different truck when it's finished
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If you check out my build thread you can see the grand slam kit being installed! A few things you should be thinking about: 1)brake hoses, the ones that come with the kit were for larger brake lines I had to buy reducers so they would work on my truck. 2) have them double check the lower ball joints before they ship them, mine were the right part number but the wrong ball joint sealed in the bag. (guy at cpp said it happens a lot) 3)This kit is a conversion to 73-87 parts and again cpp sent me the wrong tie rod sleeves. Just have them double check everything because it sucks to wait on parts. Hopefully you won't have any problems with scott's hot rods!

[special-K]

If you go with CPP,then buy the super trac bar and shock relocators,will the shocks be the right ones? I'm not sure. I've always bought all that together at the same time from the same place. I will say I'd take KYB shocks over any of the others. I'm like that. I have a fear of aftermarket/performance products being made for the moment,not the long haul,to satisfy the itch.I mean,I have seen far too many performance products that don't seem to last,and this is over 40 or more years of car,truck,van,4wd,and motorcycle modifying. It's like they feel a guy isn't hanging on to the vehicle long enough to matter or will change things before the part gives out. It's about the WOW factor. I stay with brands that have been around and specialize in what they do...usually "in house". KYB has been an innovator in shocks for as ling as I've been around this stuff and I know from my experience their shocks keep on keepin' on. They are shocks made by a shock company...themselves

[70jnktrk]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I think you will find that most people prefer ECE due to quality product and customer service. CPP has awesome products, but service can be hit or miss. LMC has none of the above.

Check our Suspension and Vendor marketplace before you buy. Those guys work hard to earn your business and support our forum.

ECE ........no question!!

[Cole Trickle]

I have dealt with both companies for parts with zero issues....

CPP is a bigger company that does alot of the stuff in house and offers a little better pricing.

I went with the ECE kit 4.5/6 with a 6 lug disc conversion and booster and it fit with zero issues....high quality

I would say that I like the ECE panhard bar better...Its just beefy and looks awesome and performs great.

I have the CPP front and rear sways and they fit great.

Customer servise I would give a slight edge to ECE

Price advantage is CPP

I think either will work with you on price if you ask and tell them your a member

[bowtie72]

I'm in the middle of dropping my LWB 72. I ordered all my parts thru Summit Racing. The parts did not come as a kit but saved me money. The parts were CPP. As far as small parts tie rod ends etc. I would use rock auto. They tell you the brand and their prices are awesome.

[Leonkruger7]

Hi
I have been on this forum for a while now but not many posts yet. I tried to have some dealings and info from CPP themselves. ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE service. The only way to go is with Justin at Scottshotrods if you want PROMPT AND QUALITY advice and service. His prices are better and he is amazing with the initial dealings we have had. Will keep you posted!!
BTW I am in South Africa and have a C10 '69

[HotRod C/10]

Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Dont rule out McGaughys parts .. I did a TON iof research before buying my kit and I am very impressed with the quality. It was also a bit cheaper than ECE and I upgraded to Big Brakes, front and rear. Dollar for Dollar, McGaughys is a contender too.

I am using McGaugaughy's front drop/brake kit from www.timssuspensiononline.com ....real nice quality and customer service was top notch...had my parts in 3 days from time of order!

[Scottshotrods]

If you all are looking for the largest selection on c-10 truck parts for suspension upgrades or brake upgrades.Where the parts are somewhat priced good.Cpp is the only way to go.I will say it again we sell alot of there stuff and we can ship it out very fast.

Justin

[SierraMtns]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Yes.
That's why I said one of the few.

ECE drop springs are $114.00.
http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx

Hotchkis drop springs are $213.95.
http://www.hotchkis.net/6772-c10-rea...l-springs.html
(Maybe they are better,... I don't know)

Let me know how you like them.
I may consider them in the future.

I know this post is from a couple years ago but did you try the Hotchkis springs?