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WB72 · 06-14-2003, 10:55 AM

How low can I drop without requiring a C-Notch?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-14-2003, 11:48 AM

4". 5" if you don't mind your rear end hitting the bump stops once in a while when you run over bumps in the road. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

DevinM · 06-14-2003, 04:42 PM

ECE states that if you have coils you can go as low as 6".

Kid · 06-14-2003, 07:00 PM

I put 6" drop coils on the rear of my 68 C10 SWB, it works but bottoms out quite alot (all the streets are bad in my town). I think I will be notching the frame. Might try helper air bags first.

Low68 · 06-14-2003, 10:26 PM

I had five inch drop and mine hasn't been bottoming out. I also put on shorter bumpstops though.

You definately can't do a seven inch drop without a notch(not that I have tried

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Low68

06-14-2003, 10:55 AM	#1
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	Lowest without notching? How low can I drop without requiring a C-Notch? __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

06-14-2003, 11:48 AM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	4". 5" if you don't mind your rear end hitting the bump stops once in a while when you run over bumps in the road. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-14-2003, 04:42 PM	#3
DevinM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Deerfield, MA USA Posts: 198	ECE states that if you have coils you can go as low as 6". __________________ '71 Chevy C-10 - Current '62 Imapla SS - Traded for my current '73 Nova Hatch - traded for ATC-350X '73 Chevelle Deluxe - First car (R.I.P) DEERFIELD, MA

06-14-2003, 07:00 PM	#4
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	I put 6" drop coils on the rear of my 68 C10 SWB, it works but bottoms out quite alot (all the streets are bad in my town). I think I will be notching the frame. Might try helper air bags first. __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

06-14-2003, 10:26 PM	#5
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	I had five inch drop and mine hasn't been bottoming out. I also put on shorter bumpstops though. You definately can't do a seven inch drop without a notch(not that I have tried) Low68 __________________ Build Thread

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