4/6 drop not enough, I think I need bags - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fastom · 06-27-2007, 04:46 PM

I installed an ECE 4/6 drop on my 68 SWB and I need to come down some more. I'm thinking about bags and a bolt on C-notch. I'm concerned about the rear diff hitting the wood floor as I want to keep it as it is.

Please give me some input, I feel like I'm banging my head on a wall thinking about this as much as I am.

PanelDeland · 06-27-2007, 04:53 PM

Time to get out the creeper and tape.Check to see how much space between your diff and the bottom of the floor.You are going to need at least 2-3 in of clearance for suspension movement and that's probably the absolute minimum.If you can only go an inch or two lower and have some space then bagging it may mean redoing the floor.If you're only getting an inch or so and insist on keeping the floor as is,I would say bagging it isn't worth it.You are probably going to have to decide which is more important,lower or bed wood.

SCOTI · 06-27-2007, 05:12 PM

At about 8" of drop, you'll be knockin' on that wood floor when the suspension compresses. 7" would give you some amount of cushion or go 8" & get some really good bumpstops.

06-27-2007, 04:46 PM	#1
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	4/6 drop not enough, I think I need bags I installed an ECE 4/6 drop on my 68 SWB and I need to come down some more. I'm thinking about bags and a bolt on C-notch. I'm concerned about the rear diff hitting the wood floor as I want to keep it as it is. Please give me some input, I feel like I'm banging my head on a wall thinking about this as much as I am.

06-27-2007, 04:53 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: 4/6 drop not enough, I think I need bags Time to get out the creeper and tape.Check to see how much space between your diff and the bottom of the floor.You are going to need at least 2-3 in of clearance for suspension movement and that's probably the absolute minimum.If you can only go an inch or two lower and have some space then bagging it may mean redoing the floor.If you're only getting an inch or so and insist on keeping the floor as is,I would say bagging it isn't worth it.You are probably going to have to decide which is more important,lower or bed wood. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

06-27-2007, 05:12 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: 4/6 drop not enough, I think I need bags At about 8" of drop, you'll be knockin' on that wood floor when the suspension compresses. 7" would give you some amount of cushion or go 8" & get some really good bumpstops. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*



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