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Low72 · 11-17-2006, 09:27 PM

You guys with air bags, Did you have to cut into the bed in order to clear the rear Axle? I already have my frame C-notched. If not how low can I go with out cutting into the bed?

Inthuwind · 11-17-2006, 11:33 PM

Good question, I would like to know as well. I have bumpstops on my notch, but still close to hitting I think. Hey low72, I'm stationed at Pope, we should meet up some time. There is a toy run at Legends Pub from 12-2 Saturday the 18th sponsored by the Steel Angels. You gonna ride out? Let me know.

SCOTI · 11-18-2006, 01:50 PM

I have the bolt-in style c-sections, F6873 front bags & 1.5" lowering blocks on the rear my 68.

My rear axle tubes actually tuck into the notched area of the frame @ ride height (30~35psi). I use what's left of the original wood floor as my bumpstop. It hits occasionally judging by the missing wood directly above the pumpkin.

If I let the air completely out, it definitely hits the bed floor.

powell72 · 11-18-2006, 07:49 PM

Not the best pic, but you get the idea, this truck was aired out with the diff touching the bottom of the bed floor.

**N2TRUX** · 11-19-2006, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Low72;

..... how low can I go with out cutting into the bed?

This is about as low as you can get without cutting the bed...

bodydropped69 · 11-19-2006, 01:55 AM

you can also raise the bed floor to where you need it.

Low72 · 11-19-2006, 02:04 AM

Thanks guys, Thats about as low as wanted it anyway, the thing is that I Just spent a Butt Load on a new wood bed Kit.

Thanks Again!!

Low68 · 11-23-2006, 11:03 PM

Who's orange truck is that? I have question, lots of questions.

67Fleet · 11-23-2006, 11:07 PM

I cut a square out in my bed to clear the pumpkin. I took the bumpstops out of my CPP notches and the diff was hitting the bed floor so I broke out the cutoff wheel and went to town. Now it's now low enough again, so I'm going to step notch it.

st1x10 · 11-24-2006, 12:54 AM

67fleet what kind of setup do you have? Do you have any pics?

jimmydean · 11-24-2006, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet

Now it's now low enough again, so I'm going to step notch it.

These are the words my wife fears every time she catches me looking at Porterbuilt projects.

**N2TRUX** · 11-24-2006, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Low68;

Who's orange truck is that? I have question, lots of questions.

It belongs to forum member n2billet. There is a thread on here detailing the buildup.

67Fleet · 11-24-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by st1x10

67fleet what kind of setup do you have? Do you have any pics?

You can find pics in the suspension forum, and it details my buildup in another thread in there as well.

Jimmydean, I've been looking seriously into the dropmember as well. You know, my initial plan was to just fix a few things, and get it ready for paint. Well, I'm looking at a whole new realm now. Once I got it slightly disassembled all these ideas started popping into my head and well, ya know.....

11-17-2006, 09:27 PM	#1
Low72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 15	Air Bag Question? You guys with air bags, Did you have to cut into the bed in order to clear the rear Axle? I already have my frame C-notched. If not how low can I go with out cutting into the bed? __________________ 1972 GMC Stepside

11-17-2006, 11:33 PM	#2
Inthuwind Straight jacket required Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 882	Re: Air Bag Question? Good question, I would like to know as well. I have bumpstops on my notch, but still close to hitting I think. Hey low72, I'm stationed at Pope, we should meet up some time. There is a toy run at Legends Pub from 12-2 Saturday the 18th sponsored by the Steel Angels. You gonna ride out? Let me know. __________________ 1968 C10 Short Stepper 350/350 A/C P/S P/B Front disc 3/5 static/ 12bolt rear 3:73 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary/455/4spd 2011 H-D Street Glide - CAMMED n lowered Dad always said,"Son, if you can't be good...be good at it."

11-18-2006, 01:50 PM	#3
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Air Bag Question? I have the bolt-in style c-sections, F6873 front bags & 1.5" lowering blocks on the rear my 68. My rear axle tubes actually tuck into the notched area of the frame @ ride height (30~35psi). I use what's left of the original wood floor as my bumpstop. It hits occasionally judging by the missing wood directly above the pumpkin. If I let the air completely out, it definitely hits the bed floor. __________________ 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.*

11-18-2006, 07:49 PM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Air Bag Question? Not the best pic, but you get the idea, this truck was aired out with the diff touching the bottom of the bed floor. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 11-18-2006 at 07:50 PM.

11-19-2006, 01:55 AM	#6
bodydropped69 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: az Posts: 35	Re: Air Bag Question? you can also raise the bed floor to where you need it. __________________ www.layinbody.com www.the12volt.com

11-19-2006, 02:04 AM	#7
Low72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 15	Re: Air Bag Question? Thanks guys, Thats about as low as wanted it anyway, the thing is that I Just spent a Butt Load on a new wood bed Kit. Thanks Again!! __________________ 1972 GMC Stepside

11-23-2006, 11:03 PM	#8
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	Re: Air Bag Question? Who's orange truck is that? I have question, lots of questions. __________________ Build Thread

11-23-2006, 11:07 PM	#9
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Air Bag Question? I cut a square out in my bed to clear the pumpkin. I took the bumpstops out of my CPP notches and the diff was hitting the bed floor so I broke out the cutoff wheel and went to town. Now it's now low enough again, so I'm going to step notch it. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

11-24-2006, 12:54 AM	#10
st1x10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 588	Re: Air Bag Question? 67fleet what kind of setup do you have? Do you have any pics? __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 "Under Construction" 2002 Chevy S10 V6



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