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**CC69Rat** · 06-15-2022, 08:34 AM

If you have a wood bed floor, the axle center section will be pretty close to the bed floor at 6" drop. It is OK as long as you don't plan to haul a lot in the bed, but just something else to watch out for. The metal bed floor will give you 3/4" more space. 4.5/6 looks good on these trucks.

06-15-2022, 08:34 AM	#5
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,224	Re: 1968 C10 Fleet side long bed rear axle to bed measurement If you have a wood bed floor, the axle center section will be pretty close to the bed floor at 6" drop. It is OK as long as you don't plan to haul a lot in the bed, but just something else to watch out for. The metal bed floor will give you 3/4" more space. 4.5/6 looks good on these trucks. __________________ 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)