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L0WRIDE · 04-17-2005, 04:23 AM

I have a 65 Chev fleetside and I am wanting to do a monster notch in the rear and want to use the stock trailing arms has anyone done this and do you have pictures.I have a fair idea of what it should look like but just want to see if I have it right before I start So far I have z'd the front 2inches and am running a 454 bigblock. hoping to get it to lay rocker this year, any help would be appreciated.Thanks, Chris

bagged69c10 · 04-18-2005, 09:34 AM

Its gonna take alot of cuttin if you wanna lay rocker with stock trailing arms. I currently have this setup with 20s and its not close to layin rocker because the trailing arms hit the frame right where the notch starts, with a long notch you may be able to make it work but it would look kinda funny. Ill try to get some pics of mine on here.

TOYOTA61384 · 04-18-2005, 09:54 AM

I've got a 72 Burb that I did a 10" step notch, and made custom three inch lowering blocks, and when the trailing arms hit the frame the rockers are about an inch off the ground, eventually, I will just section that section of the frame up a little to allow it to lay rocker. One of these days, I will post some pics. I actually just finished the upper crossmember/ bag mount last night, and now just have to hook up all the valves, tanks, comps, etc. Getting close

bagged69c10 · 04-18-2005, 01:13 PM

I dont have any blocks because I just done it as cheap as possible because I have a ford 9" that I am going to put in with a 4 link. You can go to my profile to see how low it sits.

L0WRIDE · 04-19-2005, 02:40 AM

Thanx guys.If youve got some pics that would be great

.I think droppedchoppedpanel did this step notch but i havent seen him on this forum for a while.thanx Chris

DM310 · 04-19-2005, 11:49 AM

I will get some pics of mine, I have a 8" notch w/ 3" blocks

L0WRIDE · 04-20-2005, 05:40 AM

Thanks dude that would be cool

DM310 · 04-21-2005, 12:06 PM

Sorry.... I will get the pics up tonight

DM310 · 04-25-2005, 12:03 AM

here we go

DM310 · 04-25-2005, 12:04 AM

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DM310 · 04-25-2005, 12:05 AM

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DM310 · 04-25-2005, 12:07 AM

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DM310 · 04-25-2005, 12:11 AM

The rear is still not done yet. I should have the bags mounted in a couple of days. I still need to mount the watts link also. Its a 8" notch w/ 3" blocks. I did not have to notch too much for the trailing arms to clear. I dont have the front done yet so no pics of it layed out yet.

L0WRIDE · 04-25-2005, 01:01 AM

Thanx so much they`ll help heaps cheers

fastbagged68 · 04-25-2005, 03:22 PM

Another trick... get another set of saddles and mount them in about and inch or so and run 3 inch blocks! will clear! I lay frame on a 29.5" tall tire with stock trailing arms. I did a big notch though... to help out!

SCOTI · 04-25-2005, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by fastbagged68

Another trick... get another set of saddles and mount them in about and inch or so and run 3 inch blocks!

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Can you explain that one.

DM310 · 04-25-2005, 08:00 PM

the mounts on the axle housing in which the trailing arms mount too..... if you move then inward 1" you can get away w/o notching the frame for the trailing arms. It was just easier for me to notch the frame instead of welding on some new mounts.

Slammed66 · 04-25-2005, 08:12 PM

does anything have to be done to the trailing arms or, is there enough movement in the arms to bring them over that inch>??

DM310 · 04-25-2005, 10:57 PM

well when I was installing the blocks on the trailing arms I played around w/ the arm to see if it would bind at all if it was moved over....... well it did not feel as smooth moving the arm in it full range of travel plus that was w/ 38 year old bushings, so it may bind a little more w/ new bushings. dont know? I am sure its fine if done, they only thing that might happen is wearing out the bushings sooner

fastbagged68 · 04-26-2005, 12:53 PM

No binding on mine! I made new mounts for front of my trailing arms too. There is enough play in the bushing for it to work!

*mikesz* · 04-26-2005, 11:18 PM

I dont own of of these trucks (yet). Im going on pictures only. But has anybody ever raised the crossmember (arm mounts and all) to keep the arms from pointing up toward the axle at a lowered height? As long as they clear the frame (which has been said here is possible with some notching) I dont see how this would be a problem.

Mike

DM310 · 04-27-2005, 12:30 AM

its not needed, when my truck is lowered the arms are almost level w/ the ground if not more still pointing down

fastbagged68 · 04-27-2005, 11:55 AM

I did mount my pivot point higher! It will keep the wheel centered in the wheelwell too! If your truck is very low....ie laying frame on stock trailing arms... It will sit more towards the front of the wheel well!

DM310 · 04-27-2005, 12:05 PM

true..... I did not think about that. I will check my setup after I install my ece crossmember

AesC10s · 06-06-2005, 10:40 PM

Are you guys building your own Step notchs or are you all buying them?

04-17-2005, 04:23 AM	#1
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Does anyone have Pics of a monster notch???? I have a 65 Chev fleetside and I am wanting to do a monster notch in the rear and want to use the stock trailing arms has anyone done this and do you have pictures.I have a fair idea of what it should look like but just want to see if I have it right before I start So far I have z'd the front 2inches and am running a 454 bigblock. hoping to get it to lay rocker this year, any help would be appreciated.Thanks, Chris __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984 Last edited by L0WRIDE; 04-18-2005 at 03:58 AM.

04-18-2005, 09:34 AM	#2
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Its gonna take alot of cuttin if you wanna lay rocker with stock trailing arms. I currently have this setup with 20s and its not close to layin rocker because the trailing arms hit the frame right where the notch starts, with a long notch you may be able to make it work but it would look kinda funny. Ill try to get some pics of mine on here. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

04-18-2005, 01:13 PM	#4
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	I dont have any blocks because I just done it as cheap as possible because I have a ford 9" that I am going to put in with a 4 link. You can go to my profile to see how low it sits. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

04-19-2005, 02:40 AM	#5
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Thanx guys.If youve got some pics that would be great .I think droppedchoppedpanel did this step notch but i havent seen him on this forum for a while.thanx Chris __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

04-20-2005, 05:40 AM	#7
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Thanks dude that would be cool __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

04-18-2005, 09:54 AM	#3
TOYOTA61384 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Fort Collins CO Posts: 71	I've got a 72 Burb that I did a 10" step notch, and made custom three inch lowering blocks, and when the trailing arms hit the frame the rockers are about an inch off the ground, eventually, I will just section that section of the frame up a little to allow it to lay rocker. One of these days, I will post some pics. I actually just finished the upper crossmember/ bag mount last night, and now just have to hook up all the valves, tanks, comps, etc. Getting close

04-19-2005, 11:49 AM	#6
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	I will get some pics of mine, I have a 8" notch w/ 3" blocks

04-21-2005, 12:06 PM	#8
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	Sorry.... I will get the pics up tonight

04-25-2005, 12:03 AM	#9
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	here we go

04-25-2005, 12:04 AM	#10
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	pic [img=http://img157.echo.cx/img157/2415/truck9xm.th.jpg]

04-25-2005, 12:05 AM	#11
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	pic [img=http://img157.echo.cx/img157/7227/truck26gv.th.jpg]

04-25-2005, 12:07 AM	#12
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	pic [img=http://img157.echo.cx/img157/881/truck35fz.th.jpg]

04-25-2005, 12:11 AM	#13
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	The rear is still not done yet. I should have the bags mounted in a couple of days. I still need to mount the watts link also. Its a 8" notch w/ 3" blocks. I did not have to notch too much for the trailing arms to clear. I dont have the front done yet so no pics of it layed out yet.

04-25-2005, 01:01 AM	#14
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Thanx so much they`ll help heaps cheers __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

04-25-2005, 03:22 PM	#15
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	Another trick... get another set of saddles and mount them in about and inch or so and run 3 inch blocks! will clear! I lay frame on a 29.5" tall tire with stock trailing arms. I did a big notch though... to help out!



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04-25-2005, 08:00 PM	#17
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	the mounts on the axle housing in which the trailing arms mount too..... if you move then inward 1" you can get away w/o notching the frame for the trailing arms. It was just easier for me to notch the frame instead of welding on some new mounts. __________________ 66 C10 (under construction) 1.5" crossmember drop 2" Z'ed frame 8" rear notch Watts-link Bagged DJM 3" spindles

04-25-2005, 08:12 PM	#18
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	does anything have to be done to the trailing arms or, is there enough movement in the arms to bring them over that inch>?? __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

04-25-2005, 10:57 PM	#19
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	well when I was installing the blocks on the trailing arms I played around w/ the arm to see if it would bind at all if it was moved over....... well it did not feel as smooth moving the arm in it full range of travel plus that was w/ 38 year old bushings, so it may bind a little more w/ new bushings. dont know? I am sure its fine if done, they only thing that might happen is wearing out the bushings sooner __________________ 66 C10 (under construction) 1.5" crossmember drop 2" Z'ed frame 8" rear notch Watts-link Bagged DJM 3" spindles

04-26-2005, 12:53 PM	#20
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	No binding on mine! I made new mounts for front of my trailing arms too. There is enough play in the bushing for it to work!

04-26-2005, 11:18 PM	#21
mikesz Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 105	I dont own of of these trucks (yet). Im going on pictures only. But has anybody ever raised the crossmember (arm mounts and all) to keep the arms from pointing up toward the axle at a lowered height? As long as they clear the frame (which has been said here is possible with some notching) I dont see how this would be a problem. Mike

04-27-2005, 12:30 AM	#22
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	its not needed, when my truck is lowered the arms are almost level w/ the ground if not more still pointing down __________________ 66 C10 (under construction) 1.5" crossmember drop 2" Z'ed frame 8" rear notch Watts-link Bagged DJM 3" spindles

04-27-2005, 11:55 AM	#23
fastbagged68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tri Valley California Posts: 792	I did mount my pivot point higher! It will keep the wheel centered in the wheelwell too! If your truck is very low....ie laying frame on stock trailing arms... It will sit more towards the front of the wheel well!

04-27-2005, 12:05 PM	#24
DM310 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 256	true..... I did not think about that. I will check my setup after I install my ece crossmember __________________ 66 C10 (under construction) 1.5" crossmember drop 2" Z'ed frame 8" rear notch Watts-link Bagged DJM 3" spindles

06-06-2005, 10:40 PM	#25
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	Are you guys building your own Step notchs or are you all buying them?

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