Bagged and notched but with stock crossmember? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

abadsvt · 09-25-2006, 01:14 AM

I was wondering if anyone has bagged there truck and notched the back end but left the original crossmember alone. I was thinking about leaving the stock crossmember alone and not Z'ing anything. Wouldn't that put the truck about 3-4" off the ground? I don't think that would look bad. I like these trucks lowered but more i think about it, the less i feel the need for the truck to be slammed on the ground where the rockers meet pavement. I know i can Z the frame or notch the crossmember but before i did anything i wanted to see what these truck would look like not quite on the ground. Pictures would be great. Thanks everyone!!!

Josh

**LockDoc** · 09-25-2006, 10:25 AM

I saved this picture because that's about how I want mine to set.
If you do a search on "bags", "bagged", or "lowered" you will come up with some pics.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 09-25-2006, 10:32 AM

Here is a web page that shows different ride heights and what you need to get it there.....

http://www.earlyclassic.com/Tech.asp...=Stance+Photos

LockDoc

abadsvt · 09-25-2006, 10:38 AM

Do you think that is as low as you can go in the front without changing out the crossmember or raising it? Thanks for the pics!!!!

shifty · 09-25-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by abadsvt

I was wondering if anyone has bagged there truck and notched the back end but left the original crossmember alone. I was thinking about leaving the stock crossmember alone and not Z'ing anything. Wouldn't that put the truck about 3-4" off the ground? I don't think that would look bad. I like these trucks lowered but more i think about it, the less i feel the need for the truck to be slammed on the ground where the rockers meet pavement. I know i can Z the frame or notch the crossmember but before i did anything i wanted to see what these truck would look like not quite on the ground. Pictures would be great. Thanks everyone!!!

Josh

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shifty · 09-25-2006, 10:44 AM

I'm 99% certain that all of the above (not sure about that last one!) are using stock xmember - but don't ask me questions about them because I can't tell you much more. All I know is that 9 out of 10 trucks I see that are bagged deflate to that height, almost on the money, nearly every time.

That ECE page that was just linked up, it will be helpful to some extent, but not with getting an idea of how low you can get bagged. That will show you how low you can get using spindles+springs+blocks.

Actually - the yellow stepside above is only using spindles+springs+blocks. I asked the member about his setup, and I am pretty sure it used 2" blocks in the rear, dropped spindles, lowered springs all the way around.

**N2TRUX** · 09-25-2006, 10:50 AM

This truck is bagged with a stock crossmember. The bed and fenderliners are not cut. He did mod the rear fender wells to get a bit lower.

shifty · 09-25-2006, 11:03 AM

Hey N2 - can I ask a question about that - are you saying that the inner fenders were not cut to get it that low?

Also, what shocks is he using on that thing, and did he use the shock relocation kit on the rear? Just curious....

**N2TRUX** · 09-25-2006, 02:09 PM

Shifty take a look at the build thread for more details. The front liners are bone stock. Notice that his front wheels are tucked quit a bit to get low without mods.

Ask Keith (n2billet) about the shocks and extenders.

n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style

Rear mods-

SCOTI · 09-26-2006, 01:00 AM

In this pic it does not have 4whl bags.... rears only; but it gives you an idea of what can be driven daily. It's currently being swapped to front bags & notched crossmember w/ART arms.

09-25-2006, 01:14 AM	#1
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Bagged and notched but with stock crossmember? I was wondering if anyone has bagged there truck and notched the back end but left the original crossmember alone. I was thinking about leaving the stock crossmember alone and not Z'ing anything. Wouldn't that put the truck about 3-4" off the ground? I don't think that would look bad. I like these trucks lowered but more i think about it, the less i feel the need for the truck to be slammed on the ground where the rockers meet pavement. I know i can Z the frame or notch the crossmember but before i did anything i wanted to see what these truck would look like not quite on the ground. Pictures would be great. Thanks everyone!!! Josh Last edited by abadsvt; 09-25-2006 at 01:16 AM.

09-25-2006, 10:25 AM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,647	Re: Bagged and notched but with stock crossmember? I saved this picture because that's about how I want mine to set. If you do a search on "bags", "bagged", or "lowered" you will come up with some pics. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-25-2006, 10:32 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,647	Re: Bagged and notched but with stock crossmember? Here is a web page that shows different ride heights and what you need to get it there..... http://www.earlyclassic.com/Tech.asp...=Stance+Photos LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-25-2006, 10:38 AM	#4
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Bagged and notched but with stock crossmember? Do you think that is as low as you can go in the front without changing out the crossmember or raising it? Thanks for the pics!!!!

09-25-2006, 10:44 AM	#6
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Bagged and notched but with stock crossmember? I'm 99% certain that all of the above (not sure about that last one!) are using stock xmember - but don't ask me questions about them because I can't tell you much more. All I know is that 9 out of 10 trucks I see that are bagged deflate to that height, almost on the money, nearly every time. That ECE page that was just linked up, it will be helpful to some extent, but not with getting an idea of how low you can get bagged. That will show you how low you can get using spindles+springs+blocks. Actually - the yellow stepside above is only using spindles+springs+blocks. I asked the member about his setup, and I am pretty sure it used 2" blocks in the rear, dropped spindles, lowered springs all the way around. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

09-25-2006, 10:50 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Bagged and notched but with stock crossmember? This truck is bagged with a stock crossmember. The bed and fenderliners are not cut. He did mod the rear fender wells to get a bit lower. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-25-2006, 11:03 AM	#8
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	Re: Bagged and notched but with stock crossmember? Hey N2 - can I ask a question about that - are you saying that the inner fenders were not cut to get it that low? Also, what shocks is he using on that thing, and did he use the shock relocation kit on the rear? Just curious.... __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM. Last edited by shifty; 09-25-2006 at 11:03 AM.

09-25-2006, 02:09 PM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Bagged and notched but with stock crossmember? Shifty take a look at the build thread for more details. The front liners are bone stock. Notice that his front wheels are tucked quit a bit to get low without mods. Ask Keith (n2billet) about the shocks and extenders. n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style Rear mods- __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 09-25-2006 at 02:10 PM.

09-26-2006, 01:00 AM	#10
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: Bagged and notched but with stock crossmember? In this pic it does not have 4whl bags.... rears only; but it gives you an idea of what can be driven daily. It's currently being swapped to front bags & notched crossmember w/ART arms. Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 09-26-2006 at 01:01 AM.



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