Front is done....now on to the rear! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

erikh09 · 03-11-2012, 09:02 PM

Just finished installing an ECE 2 1/2" drop spindle disc brake kit with 1" drop springs. Now it is time for the rear. Really trying to figure out what the toggle switch was for (hole above the ignition). Traced the wires to the dash speaker and radio but they did not work. Wondering why it would be on a toggle switch? I saw at least 1 truck pic on this site with the same setup. Any thoughts? I do not think it was to switch between dash speaker and speaker outside of truck but who knows...

tylers71c20 · 03-11-2012, 09:37 PM

Looks great I'm gonna drop my 71 3/4 ton soon hopefully. How much did it cost you in parts?
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erikh09 · 03-11-2012, 10:41 PM

Thanks! The spindles were 299.00 but they made the job easier since they adapt to the 3/4 ton upper and lower control arms. Basically from the spindle out is 1/2 ton. Everything else remains 3/4 ton. The springs were 114.00. If your are decent you may just want to cut them and reuse. Mine were pretty worn. New master cylinder, rotors, calipers, and misc. odds and ends came to about 200.00. ECE sells an entire kit that includes everything for 750.00 I believe but I did not want to pay the extra shipping costs for all of that weight espacially since I can get the rotors and all from a local parts store. Hope this helps and good luck with your project!

**CC69Rat** · 03-12-2012, 08:23 AM

I'd just leave the back like that

(kidding of course.. )

Looks great man!

tylers71c20 · 03-12-2012, 09:02 AM

thanks!

bgwss · 03-12-2012, 10:50 AM

So this dropped a total of three inches in the front from stock?

erikh09 · 03-12-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bgwss

So this dropped a total of three inches in the front from stock?

Hey there,

It is actually dropped 3 1/2" from stock. 2 1/2" dropped spindles plus 1" dropped springs. I like how it sits in the front now (no clearance issues) but I know it will come up a little once the back is done.

ChevLoRay · 03-12-2012, 07:26 PM

I did my SWB with ECE and a 2-1/2 drop up front with spindles and a 4-inch drop out back with springs (coils). Now that my truck is apart, I'm thinking no time like the present to drop it another inch on all 4 corners. Any more than that out back, and it becomes an issue for the driveshaft as it is situated in the crossmember. ECE makes/sells a replacement cross member if you are serious about a 6-inch drop in the rear (with the coil-springs).

I recommend ECE with no reservations. They are good folks and easy to talk to when you have questions.

67chevemall · 03-13-2012, 12:47 PM

I am done the back and working on the front now! I would say the PO had the center speaker on a switch for some reason you never know what people were thinking

erikh09 · 05-08-2012, 09:33 PM

Rear is finally done!! The brake lines finally gave up after 45 years of work so it took longer than expected. Well at least she starts, stops, and steers now!

03-11-2012, 09:02 PM	#1
erikh09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oxford,Pa Posts: 89	Front is done....now on to the rear! Just finished installing an ECE 2 1/2" drop spindle disc brake kit with 1" drop springs. Now it is time for the rear. Really trying to figure out what the toggle switch was for (hole above the ignition). Traced the wires to the dash speaker and radio but they did not work. Wondering why it would be on a toggle switch? I saw at least 1 truck pic on this site with the same setup. Any thoughts? I do not think it was to switch between dash speaker and speaker outside of truck but who knows... Attached Images

03-11-2012, 09:37 PM	#2
tylers71c20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rochester New York Posts: 18	Re: Front is done....now on to the rear! Looks great I'm gonna drop my 71 3/4 ton soon hopefully. How much did it cost you in parts? Posted via Mobile Device

03-11-2012, 10:41 PM	#3
erikh09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oxford,Pa Posts: 89	Re: Front is done....now on to the rear! Thanks! The spindles were 299.00 but they made the job easier since they adapt to the 3/4 ton upper and lower control arms. Basically from the spindle out is 1/2 ton. Everything else remains 3/4 ton. The springs were 114.00. If your are decent you may just want to cut them and reuse. Mine were pretty worn. New master cylinder, rotors, calipers, and misc. odds and ends came to about 200.00. ECE sells an entire kit that includes everything for 750.00 I believe but I did not want to pay the extra shipping costs for all of that weight espacially since I can get the rotors and all from a local parts store. Hope this helps and good luck with your project!

03-12-2012, 08:23 AM	#4
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,205	Re: Front is done....now on to the rear! I'd just leave the back like that (kidding of course.. ) Looks great man! __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

03-12-2012, 09:02 AM	#5
tylers71c20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rochester New York Posts: 18	Re: Front is done....now on to the rear! thanks!

03-12-2012, 10:50 AM	#6
bgwss Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 73	Re: Front is done....now on to the rear! So this dropped a total of three inches in the front from stock? __________________ 1967 custom 351E V6 3/4 long bed

03-12-2012, 07:26 PM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Front is done....now on to the rear! I did my SWB with ECE and a 2-1/2 drop up front with spindles and a 4-inch drop out back with springs (coils). Now that my truck is apart, I'm thinking no time like the present to drop it another inch on all 4 corners. Any more than that out back, and it becomes an issue for the driveshaft as it is situated in the crossmember. ECE makes/sells a replacement cross member if you are serious about a 6-inch drop in the rear (with the coil-springs). I recommend ECE with no reservations. They are good folks and easy to talk to when you have questions. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-13-2012, 12:47 PM	#9
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: Front is done....now on to the rear! I am done the back and working on the front now! I would say the PO had the center speaker on a switch for some reason you never know what people were thinking __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD

05-08-2012, 09:33 PM	#10
erikh09 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Oxford,Pa Posts: 89	Re: Front is done....now on to the rear! Rear is finally done!! The brake lines finally gave up after 45 years of work so it took longer than expected. Well at least she starts, stops, and steers now! Attached Images



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