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04-13-2012, 12:08 PM
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Lowering and C-notch
Has any one lowered their 71-72 rear with a 4" coil and not used a c-notch. I know all the books and manufactures recommend a notch when lowering 4 or more but I was wondering if it is just a ploy to get you to buy more. Right now I am measuring 6" between the bottom of my bump stop and top of my axle so if I lower 4" I should have 2" of play. Would that be enough for travel without having the bump stops slam the axle? Also this may be a stupid question but is there a way to tell if your coils are stock or not? I would be really mad if I ordered a 3" coil and installed it only to see the truck drop 1"
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04-13-2012, 12:22 PM
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Location: Parker Dam California
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Re: Lowering and C-notch
Purchase the 4 and c notch ,2 inches the rear end will still hit the frame .
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04-13-2012, 12:25 PM
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Re: Lowering and C-notch
No need for a notch at 4".
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04-13-2012, 12:28 PM
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Re: Lowering and C-notch
What Cole said...
And you can cut your bump stops in half for a little more room... Dano
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04-13-2012, 12:40 PM
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Re: Lowering and C-notch
i got 6 inch coils and a 1/2 inch block with no c-notch so a very well doubt you will need to c-notch with a 4 inch coil
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04-13-2012, 12:45 PM
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Re: Lowering and C-notch
no need for a cnotch for anything under 6 inches of drop. I had six inch drop springs with no notch and it barely if ever bottomed out.
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04-13-2012, 01:15 PM
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Re: Lowering and C-notch
^ what they said. I have 6" without a notch.
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04-13-2012, 01:20 PM
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Re: Lowering and C-notch
Ditto
6" drop here with no notch, just cut your bump stops back.
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04-13-2012, 01:37 PM
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Re: Lowering and C-notch
Quote:
Measure on a flat surface from the ground to the wheel arch front and rear. That will give you a starting point. You can compare it to some finished rides on here. Post here to get some other input/comparisons... Most of the time stock springs have sagged at least an inch...
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04-13-2012, 02:05 PM
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Re: Lowering and C-notch
rear well to ground 34" and front well to ground 32"
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04-13-2012, 02:15 PM
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Re: Lowering and C-notch
Im going with a notch in mine only because im going with 6 to 7 inch drop . If i was only going 4 i would leave it alone.
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