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Old 04-04-2013, 10:24 AM   #13
Low87
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Re: lowering question

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Originally Posted by rs74 View Post
I dropped mine 4/6 and was told I shouldn't have to notch it. I have 2.5 drop spindles, 1.5 drop springs and a rear flip kit all from Western Chassis. My truck is in pieces so I can't really say much until I get all the weight back on it and put it back on the road. There are alot of threads on this subject. Take some time and do a search. Then you can see what they look like with the drops they have on.
You may have to notch it. I know you can go 5" in the back without a notch, but that's shackles & hangers. Flip kit should give you 6" PLUS puts the axle closer to the frame. I'd be surprised if you made it without notching.

1985_C10, here's mine at 3/5 way back in the day;
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