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Old 08-15-2009, 02:40 PM   #1
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lowering my truck

ok well i got my 86 c10 swb, i already have 2.5" drop spindles ready to install and im gonna cut 1/2 or 1 coil.... what should i do in the back flip kit? wiht he flip kit would i absolutely have to do the c notch or just go with out ? or do a shackle hanger kit?
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Old 08-15-2009, 04:26 PM   #2
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Re: lowering my truck

Do the flip kit.
Cheaper and doesn't require a c-notch.
Look around the board at what other people have done.
Also,... welcome to the board.
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Old 08-15-2009, 04:36 PM   #3
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Re: lowering my truck

flip it cut the bump stop pad from the frame. cut one coil and remove the bump stop from ther as well..
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Old 08-15-2009, 05:49 PM   #4
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Re: lowering my truck

I'm in Frankfort..let me help if I can
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Old 08-15-2009, 09:45 PM   #5
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Re: lowering my truck

Welcome to the boards. I agree with the others if you are wanting to go 5-6" lower then that is the best and cheapest way to get there.

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Old 08-23-2009, 10:03 PM   #6
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Re: lowering my truck

if you flip it without a c notch will the rearend hit the frame?
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Old 08-23-2009, 10:23 PM   #7
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Re: lowering my truck

You'll be fine without a c-notch.
I've had a couple trucks with a flip kits and no notch. ('86 and '87,... both shortbeds)
Only a super heavy load in the bed will get the frame close to the rear axle.
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Old 08-24-2009, 08:58 PM   #8
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Re: lowering my truck

i ordered a western chassis cnotch/flipkit and drop shackles for the back and ordered ground force drop spindles for the front and ill prolly cut a coil
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Old 08-25-2009, 12:33 AM   #9
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Re: lowering my truck

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i ordered a western chassis cnotch/flipkit and drop shackles for the back and ordered ground force drop spindles for the front and ill prolly cut a coil
Then you'll wind up w/something like this . . ....
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