How far before C-notch? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DanJC · 10-02-2014, 10:21 AM

Starting to plan to lower our '60 short fleetside. How far can we go before a c-notch is necessary? The only thing we have coming so far is a set blocks - forget if they are 1.5 or 2", thanks-

**PGSigns** · 10-02-2014, 10:23 AM

I have 5" in my 66 with no notch. I just trimmed the bump stop.
Jimmy

LVPhotos · 10-02-2014, 11:58 AM

Bags aired out, shocks and bed wood limited. So 6 to 7 inch. I am still not all the way inside notch.

chevyrestoguy · 10-02-2014, 03:33 PM

At 5", you're OK but just don't overload the bed with weight. At 6", you are super-close and you have to be careful when you drive it and you'll still hit the bumpstops on occasion. At 7", you have to notch it.

I'd play it safe, and as LVPhotos says, run a notch if you're at a 6" drop or lower.

duallyjams · 10-02-2014, 10:13 PM

My 65 is at 5" in the rear but i use it as a truck so had to c-notch.

donthekawguy · 10-03-2014, 06:07 AM

I'm at 4 inches and have no problems. I can haul small loads without any issues.

10-02-2014, 10:21 AM	#1
DanJC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Miles City MT Posts: 23	How far before C-notch? Starting to plan to lower our '60 short fleetside. How far can we go before a c-notch is necessary? The only thing we have coming so far is a set blocks - forget if they are 1.5 or 2", thanks-

10-02-2014, 10:23 AM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: How far before C-notch? I have 5" in my 66 with no notch. I just trimmed the bump stop. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

10-02-2014, 11:58 AM	#3
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: How far before C-notch? Bags aired out, shocks and bed wood limited. So 6 to 7 inch. I am still not all the way inside notch. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

10-02-2014, 03:33 PM	#4
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: How far before C-notch? At 5", you're OK but just don't overload the bed with weight. At 6", you are super-close and you have to be careful when you drive it and you'll still hit the bumpstops on occasion. At 7", you have to notch it. I'd play it safe, and as LVPhotos says, run a notch if you're at a 6" drop or lower. __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

10-02-2014, 10:13 PM	#5
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: How far before C-notch? My 65 is at 5" in the rear but i use it as a truck so had to c-notch. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

10-03-2014, 06:07 AM	#6
donthekawguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Rathdrum ID Posts: 1,129	Re: How far before C-notch? I'm at 4 inches and have no problems. I can haul small loads without any issues. __________________ 66 shorty



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