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C10 the GEM · 03-03-2008, 03:46 AM

I just got an 81 chevy stepside shortbed c-10 that i would like to drop. I would like to either go 3 inch front and 4 inch back or 3 inch front and 5 inch back. With the 5 inch flip kit, is a c-notch necessary? Does anyone have pics of either one of these drops. If so state the drop and the parts you used to drop it!

Thanks

smashingchuck · 03-03-2008, 03:57 AM

The flip kit is the easiest way to get it real low, and even then you could lower it more by adding a block. With just the flip kit, a c notch is not mandatory, but wouldn't be a bad idea. When my truck had a static drop it had a axle flip without a c notch and I never had a problem.

C10 the GEM · 03-03-2008, 04:03 AM

Which flip kit would you preffer with 5 inch out back but with no c-notch?

smashingchuck · 03-03-2008, 09:46 PM

you can do it yourself by welding new perches on the other side of the axle - definitely the cheapest and easiest way if you know how to weld.

Other than that, I'm not really sure who makes the flip kits these days, but I'd go with DJM if they make one.

C10 the GEM · 03-03-2008, 11:48 PM

I know how to weld but i want to do is the right way so in the future i dont have to worry about anything. Ya digg

03-03-2008, 03:46 AM	#1
C10 the GEM Smok'em Roast'em Shift'em Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 110	Deciding on how LOW to go I just got an 81 chevy stepside shortbed c-10 that i would like to drop. I would like to either go 3 inch front and 4 inch back or 3 inch front and 5 inch back. With the 5 inch flip kit, is a c-notch necessary? Does anyone have pics of either one of these drops. If so state the drop and the parts you used to drop it! Thanks Last edited by C10 the GEM; 03-03-2008 at 09:15 PM.

03-03-2008, 03:57 AM	#2
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Deciding on how LOW to go The flip kit is the easiest way to get it real low, and even then you could lower it more by adding a block. With just the flip kit, a c notch is not mandatory, but wouldn't be a bad idea. When my truck had a static drop it had a axle flip without a c notch and I never had a problem. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

03-03-2008, 04:03 AM	#3
C10 the GEM Smok'em Roast'em Shift'em Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 110	Re: Deciding on how LOW to go Which flip kit would you preffer with 5 inch out back but with no c-notch? Last edited by C10 the GEM; 03-03-2008 at 04:04 AM.

03-03-2008, 09:46 PM	#4
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Deciding on how LOW to go you can do it yourself by welding new perches on the other side of the axle - definitely the cheapest and easiest way if you know how to weld. Other than that, I'm not really sure who makes the flip kits these days, but I'd go with DJM if they make one. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

03-03-2008, 11:48 PM	#5
C10 the GEM Smok'em Roast'em Shift'em Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Massapequa, NY Posts: 110	Re: Deciding on how LOW to go I know how to weld but i want to do is the right way so in the future i dont have to worry about anything. Ya digg

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