How low can you go before notching.

[rs74]

I have asked this before but didnt really get a clear answer. When lowering what is the lowest it can go before having to do any frame work. Does the same measuments go for 1/2 tons as well as 1 tons.

Just wanting to know so I can keep it in mind when I lower mine. I dont want to do any frame work. I have an 85 short bed now and also thinking about looking at a regular cab dually. Maybe lower both.

[jimbonice]

You might want to post this over on the suspension forum.
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['82 steppin]

Up front I guess you can go with 3" spindles and 2" coils and in the back 4" drop from shakels and hangers without de-arching or removing leafs
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[J Knight]

Typically 5-6in is as low as you can go without a c-notch on a 1/2 ton. You realy need a bare minimum of 2in suspension travel from axle to frame.
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[88Jimmy4x4]

I had 5" flip kit in back on my 85, no notch but did have to remove bumpstop brackets....never did bottom out

[TwinTurbo]

Mine is on the bumpstops all the time, it rides a little harsch but notches are strictly forbidden here and a direct failure on annual inspections (otherwise I would hav cut it)