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Old 02-07-2019, 01:20 PM   #1
Tony71c10
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Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop

Im undecided on my rear drop, not wanting to c-notch. Wanted to see if any one could post any pics of how much room you have from the axle to the frame you have with your drop in the rear. I have a swb with a missing wood floor. My truck is not a daily. Any pics are appreciated.
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Old 02-07-2019, 01:43 PM   #2
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Re: Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop

Sorry I don't have a pic to post to show you, but I am running the ECE 6" drop spring and don't have a C-notch and don't need one. Talk to Early Classic and they will guide you. I'm sure if I slammed a speed bump or something I would hit the rubber stops, but I plan to go slow...over speed bumps.
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Old 02-07-2019, 02:34 PM   #3
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Re: Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop

ECE 6" drop coil springs in the back, no notch. its about 3" between axle and frame.

i wanted the spacing between the tire and fender curve to be equal the whole curve. it is... hard to see in pic.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1548989450
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Old 02-08-2019, 10:02 AM   #4
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Re: Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop

This isn't my current stance, but when I used to have a 4.5/6.75 drop and no c-notch.


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Old 02-08-2019, 09:23 PM   #5
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Re: Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop

six inch drop ...maybe when I put the fleet side bed with wood floor and cab back on it drops a hair more ?
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Old 02-08-2019, 09:31 PM   #6
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Re: Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop

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ECE 6" drop coil springs in the back, no notch. its about 3" between axle and frame.

i wanted the spacing between the tire and fender curve to be equal the whole curve. it is... hard to see in pic.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1548989450
beautiful truck by the way.......is your bed steel or wood ? looks like my frame at the moment is just under 4 inches above the axle . no exhaust installed yet no fuel in the tank. I cant imagine that dropping the frame a whole inch ....i will come back to this thread and report when i get it all back together maybe late spring
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Old 02-09-2019, 04:50 PM   #7
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Re: Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop

Thanks for the pics, and comments everyone
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Old 02-09-2019, 11:40 PM   #8
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Re: Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop

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beautiful truck by the way.......is your bed steel or wood ? looks like my frame at the moment is just under 4 inches above the axle . no exhaust installed yet no fuel in the tank. I cant imagine that dropping the frame a whole inch ....i will come back to this thread and report when i get it all back together maybe late spring
thanks. steel bed.
just measured 2.25" between frame and axle.

not sure why mine is so low. good thing i dont plan on towing. honestly just got it together havent driven it on the road besides around the block. could always add an inch block if i bottom out more than i like. (before i get around to c-notch)
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