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Old 04-09-2022, 12:06 AM   #1
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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.
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Old 04-10-2022, 04:05 PM   #2
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Re: Recommended 5/7 Static Lowering Kit for 72 GMC with rear leafs

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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.
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Old 04-12-2022, 12:03 AM   #3
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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.
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Re: Recommended 5/7 Static Lowering Kit for 72 GMC with rear leafs

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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.
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