The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php)
-   Suspension (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=25)
-   -   Recommended 5/7 Static Lowering Kit for 72 GMC with rear leafs (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=833109)

Kel's 72 GMC 04-09-2022 12:06 AM

Recommended 5/7 Static Lowering Kit for 72 GMC with rear leafs
 
Looking all through old board posts and just keeps coming up with the now rebranded ECE kit that no longer exist.

SCOTI 04-10-2022 04:05 PM

Re: Recommended 5/7 Static Lowering Kit for 72 GMC with rear leafs
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kel's 72 GMC (Post 9063898)
Looking all through old board posts and just keeps coming up with the now rebranded ECE kit that no longer exist.

A 5/7 drop would be spindles & springs up front + a flip kit out back.

Rear flip info:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577529

The difference to be aware of is the early GMC leafs are 2.25" vs later 2.5" width so standard flip kits are of the 2.5" width variety.

There was a rumor that Holley bought the ECE line of products but I'm not sure how valid the info is. Holley has been gobbling up A LOT of companies though so you might see if they're offer suspension stuff for your model.

bglad420 04-12-2022 12:03 AM

Re: Recommended 5/7 Static Lowering Kit for 72 GMC with rear leafs
 
I think I ended up grabbing a flip kit for a square body for mine since it really doesnt matter. The issue youll have is for the drop shackle kit. That I think I just found on ebay when I did mine. Havent had any issues with my setup.

SCOTI 04-12-2022 08:35 AM

Re: Recommended 5/7 Static Lowering Kit for 72 GMC with rear leafs
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by bglad420 (Post 9065430)
I think I ended up grabbing a flip kit for a square body for mine since it really doesnt matter. The issue youll have is for the drop shackle kit. That I think I just found on ebay when I did mine. Havent had any issues with my setup.

This is my feeling as well. If doing a flip kit, any flip kit set-up should work fine. When dealing w/lowered leaf packs or shackle/hanger pieces, that's where issues arise because of the 2 different spring widths.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:38 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com