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avysittinon22s · 07-30-2008, 08:11 PM

I have my rear bagged with no c-notch, my driveshaft has 1 1/4" clearence when aired out to trailing arm cross member. I would like to get at least 2" more drop. anyone got suggestions?

shortbed70 · 07-30-2008, 08:54 PM

Take your trailing arm crossmember out and cut the bottom of the loop off then weld a similar loop on the top and plate the bottom so its not open then cut off the stock top of the loop. You might have to clearence the back of the cab.

gringoloco · 07-31-2008, 08:43 AM

You shouldn't have any problems with driveshaft clearance with a bolt-in c-notch ala CPP. The shaft will not move that much at the crossmember since it is so close to the tailshaft.

avysittinon22s · 07-31-2008, 04:26 PM

yeah i feel dumb lol I got to thinking this morning, the rearend is gonna travel farther than the 1 1/4" clearence. Well I took driveshaft loose and raised it up to see how much farther. I measured 4" from center of shaft to center of yoke and shaft hit cab before crossmember. Im planning on getting c-notch in this weekend I hope. notching 3"

gringoloco · 07-31-2008, 04:50 PM

Be aware, with a 3" notch, your axle will be hitting the bed floor. You will have to trim the upper shock crossmember as well...

avysittinon22s · 07-31-2008, 07:05 PM

How much can I notch till axle hits bottom of bed? Is it possible for rear to set as low as front without cutting bed floor? My front is upper plates and bottoms cups 1.5" .

gringoloco · 07-31-2008, 07:49 PM

About 2 1/2". The bolt-in CPP notch with the bumpstops installed will not hit.

07-30-2008, 08:11 PM	#1
avysittinon22s Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 376	driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks? I have my rear bagged with no c-notch, my driveshaft has 1 1/4" clearence when aired out to trailing arm cross member. I would like to get at least 2" more drop. anyone got suggestions?

07-30-2008, 08:54 PM	#2
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks? Take your trailing arm crossmember out and cut the bottom of the loop off then weld a similar loop on the top and plate the bottom so its not open then cut off the stock top of the loop. You might have to clearence the back of the cab. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

07-31-2008, 08:43 AM	#3
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks? You shouldn't have any problems with driveshaft clearance with a bolt-in c-notch ala CPP. The shaft will not move that much at the crossmember since it is so close to the tailshaft. __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

07-31-2008, 04:26 PM	#4
avysittinon22s Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 376	Re: driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks? yeah i feel dumb lol I got to thinking this morning, the rearend is gonna travel farther than the 1 1/4" clearence. Well I took driveshaft loose and raised it up to see how much farther. I measured 4" from center of shaft to center of yoke and shaft hit cab before crossmember. Im planning on getting c-notch in this weekend I hope. notching 3"

07-31-2008, 04:50 PM	#5
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks? Be aware, with a 3" notch, your axle will be hitting the bed floor. You will have to trim the upper shock crossmember as well... __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

07-31-2008, 07:05 PM	#6
avysittinon22s Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 376	Re: driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks? How much can I notch till axle hits bottom of bed? Is it possible for rear to set as low as front without cutting bed floor? My front is upper plates and bottoms cups 1.5" .

07-31-2008, 07:49 PM	#7
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks? About 2 1/2". The bolt-in CPP notch with the bumpstops installed will not hit. __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

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