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Bennydog · 07-13-2010, 02:19 AM

I Did search but didnt find exactly what i needed to know so here goes. I have a 65 longbed that currently has 4 inch drop from Cpp... 2 inch spindles and 2 inch spring up front and 4 inch springs out back. I will only be running 15 inch wheels and dont want to lay frame but I WANT IT LOWER!!. I am not against a small c-notch in back but do not want to loose my bedwood or cut my wheelwells, and not cut away the aprons in front either. Not interested in raising the bed floor either, So is this possible? Has anyone bagged their truck leaving the stock Bed wood ect,,, Any help and info or pics on the matter would be appreciated! Here is a pic of how it sits now

**N2TRUX** · 07-13-2010, 08:47 AM

It's very doable. You can run a small notch that will get your pumpkin about 1" or less from the bottom of the bed. In the front you can remove the factory bump stops and build a set that will get you about 1" from the fenderliners.

This will allow you to go low, but still roll in the event of a system failure. You will need to look at what this does with your drive shaft. That might be a concern that the 60-66 guys can answer.

Malibob · 07-13-2010, 12:49 PM

As long as you dont notch it you can keep you bed in its current location- once you notch it you run the risk of pumpkin in the wood. Do you want to drive it while it is slammed? If so- you need to modify your bed and notch it. My set-up had the original bed and no notch and it sat pretty low while standing but if you drove it it rod on the frame rails and was REAL rough.

Here is what I would recommend:
Drop spindles 2.5" at least
Sway bar front and rear (minimally on the front)
No notch
Mount your bags right to the trailing arms.

Take a look at the back end of my truck for an idea of how low you can get w/o a notch. Mine is a stepper so yours will look even lower.
By the by- I can run about 20lbs in the back which is an inch or 2 higher than slammed and cruise fine on most roads.

Malibob · 07-13-2010, 12:49 PM

Sick truck by the way. Love it

shortbed70 · 07-13-2010, 06:03 PM

Check my build in signature. My 65 front xmember sets about 2" off the ground on stock spindles and the rear has a small rolled notch about 2" into the frame. In the back its about as low as you can go without hitting the floor. My front lower a-arms are modified by me for the bag.

DKN · 07-13-2010, 08:18 PM

First let me say NICE Truck!

We have had great sucess with our bolt in C-notch and lower tubular arms. The arms have a slightly lower bump stop position. The bump stop is progressive and has a real smooth ride. I have removed other brands of lowering parts and installed our parts, lowered the truck even more than before and the owners report that it drives more comfotible, with less bottoming. This set up may be just what you are after.

Did I already say NICE Truck?

Danny Nix
CPP

shortbed70 · 07-13-2010, 11:05 PM

Yea it is a clean truck nice work.

**CHIZZLER** · 07-13-2010, 11:11 PM

2" drop spindles no notch. first pic is a 20" wheel. second is a 15" wheel.

coater · 07-14-2010, 11:24 PM

Chizzler,
Your saying that it is just 2" drop spindals in front and thats all? What about the back? What size tires and rims are you running. LOOKS DAMN SWEET!!!!

Tanman · 07-15-2010, 02:15 AM

Chizzler what type of 20 inch wheels are the ones in the first picture?

SCOTI · 07-15-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tanman

Chizzler what type of 20 inch wheels are the ones in the first picture?

Dodge Ram 20" steelies (spares).

Tanman · 07-15-2010, 11:52 AM

Just wondering what year and model they came with?

**Clyde65** · 07-15-2010, 12:59 PM

They are not 5X5 bolt pattern, I think they are 5 X 4.75

Ghostwhite · 07-15-2010, 01:16 PM

They are 5x5.5 and came on Dodge Rams with premium wheels, I'll dig up some years.

edflores · 07-15-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHIZZLER

2" drop spindles no notch. first pic is a 20" wheel. second is a 15" wheel.

That is a good looking truck.

07-13-2010, 02:19 AM	#1
Bennydog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Corona Ca Posts: 94	Bagging Question I Did search but didnt find exactly what i needed to know so here goes. I have a 65 longbed that currently has 4 inch drop from Cpp... 2 inch spindles and 2 inch spring up front and 4 inch springs out back. I will only be running 15 inch wheels and dont want to lay frame but I WANT IT LOWER!!. I am not against a small c-notch in back but do not want to loose my bedwood or cut my wheelwells, and not cut away the aprons in front either. Not interested in raising the bed floor either, So is this possible? Has anyone bagged their truck leaving the stock Bed wood ect,,, Any help and info or pics on the matter would be appreciated! Here is a pic of how it sits now Attached Images __________________ Grandpas and Dads and now my 1965 C-10 1975 SWB C-10 Last edited by Bennydog; 07-13-2010 at 02:24 AM. Reason: details

07-13-2010, 08:47 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Bagging Question It's very doable. You can run a small notch that will get your pumpkin about 1" or less from the bottom of the bed. In the front you can remove the factory bump stops and build a set that will get you about 1" from the fenderliners. This will allow you to go low, but still roll in the event of a system failure. You will need to look at what this does with your drive shaft. That might be a concern that the 60-66 guys can answer. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

07-13-2010, 12:49 PM	#3
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: Bagging Question As long as you dont notch it you can keep you bed in its current location- once you notch it you run the risk of pumpkin in the wood. Do you want to drive it while it is slammed? If so- you need to modify your bed and notch it. My set-up had the original bed and no notch and it sat pretty low while standing but if you drove it it rod on the frame rails and was REAL rough. Here is what I would recommend: Drop spindles 2.5" at least Sway bar front and rear (minimally on the front) No notch Mount your bags right to the trailing arms. Take a look at the back end of my truck for an idea of how low you can get w/o a notch. Mine is a stepper so yours will look even lower. By the by- I can run about 20lbs in the back which is an inch or 2 higher than slammed and cruise fine on most roads. __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

07-13-2010, 12:49 PM	#4
Malibob Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 392	Re: Bagging Question Sick truck by the way. Love it __________________ This statement was made possible by a grant from this station and continued support from viewers like you. Flickr

07-13-2010, 06:03 PM	#5
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Bagging Question Check my build in signature. My 65 front xmember sets about 2" off the ground on stock spindles and the rear has a small rolled notch about 2" into the frame. In the back its about as low as you can go without hitting the floor. My front lower a-arms are modified by me for the bag. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

07-13-2010, 08:18 PM	#6
DKN Active Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angles CA Posts: 136	Re: Bagging Question First let me say NICE Truck! We have had great sucess with our bolt in C-notch and lower tubular arms. The arms have a slightly lower bump stop position. The bump stop is progressive and has a real smooth ride. I have removed other brands of lowering parts and installed our parts, lowered the truck even more than before and the owners report that it drives more comfotible, with less bottoming. This set up may be just what you are after. Did I already say NICE Truck? Danny Nix CPP

07-13-2010, 11:05 PM	#7
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Bagging Question Yea it is a clean truck nice work. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

07-13-2010, 11:11 PM	#8
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Bagging Question 2" drop spindles no notch. first pic is a 20" wheel. second is a 15" wheel. Attached Images __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

07-14-2010, 11:24 PM	#9
coater Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leesburg,Ga. Posts: 359	Re: Bagging Question Chizzler, Your saying that it is just 2" drop spindals in front and thats all? What about the back? What size tires and rims are you running. LOOKS DAMN SWEET!!!!

07-15-2010, 02:15 AM	#10
Tanman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 101	Re: Bagging Question Chizzler what type of 20 inch wheels are the ones in the first picture?

07-15-2010, 11:52 AM	#12
Tanman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 101	Re: Bagging Question Just wondering what year and model they came with?

07-15-2010, 12:59 PM	#13
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Bagging Question They are not 5X5 bolt pattern, I think they are 5 X 4.75 __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-15-2010, 01:16 PM	#14
Ghostwhite Squarebody guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 335	Re: Bagging Question They are 5x5.5 and came on Dodge Rams with premium wheels, I'll dig up some years.



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