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11-04-2014, 03:24 PM
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how much drop before a cnotch?
How far can I drop my rear end before I need a cnotch? I want to drop 5" but do not want to notch it.
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11-04-2014, 03:50 PM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
 
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Re: how much drop before a cnotch?
kinda depends on your tire size, leaf or coil and fleet or step.
rule of thumb is 4-5".
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11-04-2014, 08:42 PM
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Re: how much drop before a cnotch?
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11-04-2014, 09:26 PM
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Re: how much drop before a cnotch?
5" rear empty no problem but I use as a truck had to add c-notch, axle was hitting the frame.
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11-04-2014, 07:24 PM
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Re: how much drop before a cnotch?
I have 4 inch springs and have no problem.
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11-04-2014, 09:58 PM
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Re: how much drop before a cnotch?
Go bags and you can adjust. My 62 went at least 5" without issues. Put the springs in look for issues then decide.
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11-05-2014, 09:05 AM
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1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60
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Re: how much drop before a cnotch?
It doesnt really, was just asking for a mental picture along with what tire size you are running.
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11-06-2014, 12:30 PM
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Re: how much drop before a cnotch?
I have a 66" stepside on cpp 4" drop springs and 2" lowering blocks with no c-notch. Does not bottom out. Fuel cell is located in the rear. I never have any load in it, but I'm pretty sure if I were to put load in it, rearend will bump the bump stop.
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11-06-2014, 12:50 PM
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Re: how much drop before a cnotch?
I just did 5" rear drop (Coil springs) and dont see that Ill need a C. Though I plan to USE... my truck, so I may find a heavier load may warrant a c-notch eventually.
I dont happen to have a picture of the room between the bump stops and axle now, but it was a good 3-4" still. I figured with no heavy load and not hauling stuff in the back on a daily basis that it will be enough for the occasional pothole travel needed. 
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11-07-2014, 08:14 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Ocean Springs, ms
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Re: how much drop before a cnotch?
Thank you for all the replies. I have decided to go ahead and put one in. Just in case later I want to lower it more. thank you all again.
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