Drop springs is 3-5 ok without c notch?

[Tx Firefighter]

Originally Posted by kcjones

You sure can, but you'll definitely need the notch, then. Here's a quick cell pic of why a 6" drop spring probably should have a notch:

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Also, in the pic below, with this stuff in the bed, I was drooping below the frame/axle clearance height, so with a 6" drop spring and any load, you'd be hitting frame:

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I cannot dispute your pictures, but I do have some thoughts.

Your truck was originally a 3/4 ton longbed. Longbed, reinforced frame, tool box in bed,...

My experience has been with 1/2 ton shortbeds and Early Classic Springs and never a c notch.

As a matter of fact, I currently have a Honda Goldwing in the bed of my 1/2 ton shortbed truck and I have driven it no sweat.