What is the lowest you would drop without notching the rear frame?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smoknbarrels · 05-22-2007, 02:54 PM

I am planning on going 6 inch drop in the rear of my '67 but some people will notch the rear at this height and some won't.. how much suspension travel would I have left before hitting the frame?

I can't measure mine at the moment, since it's all apart.

Thanks!

paaw · 05-22-2007, 03:08 PM

use the search forum some one asked the same question a couple days ago

jugernot · 05-22-2007, 03:38 PM

according to the experts at ECE (early classic enterprises) the lowest static drop without notching is a 4 in the front and 6 in the rear or a 4/6 drop.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-22-2007, 03:57 PM

4/6 is really common to go with and no cutting

dave2953 · 05-22-2007, 05:01 PM

I have a 5" drop in the rear of mine and I have plenty of room for another inch with no clearance issues.

smoknbarrels · 05-22-2007, 06:19 PM

Excellent..! Thanks.

Brad · 05-22-2007, 06:23 PM

The problem with a 6" drop in the rear is that you'll never be able to haul much weight or you'll be riding on the bumpstops or worse, the frame. I have a 5" drop and have cut the bumpstops so that the axle will hit those just before the frame if it were to ever be loaded that far.

PICKMUP · 05-22-2007, 11:24 PM

6" on a SWB
5" on a LWB
Then they will both sit about the same height due to the extra weight out on the back end of the LWB.

Slammed70 · 05-22-2007, 11:27 PM

Im 6 inches, and my axle hits the frame on speed bumps on occasion.

Brad · 05-23-2007, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by PICKMUP

6" on a SWB
5" on a LWB
Then they will both sit about the same height due to the extra weight out on the back end of the LWB.

So what about a LWB that's been converted to a SWB?

Seriously though, hmmmmm I'm not sure I agree with your statement however I'm 1500 miles away from my truck and can't argue with no way to back it up.

I just don't think the 12" is going to make a difference.....although women have told me otherwise.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-23-2007, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

I just don't think the 12" is going to make a difference.....although women have told me otherwise.

Frizzle Fry · 05-23-2007, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

So what about a LWB that's been converted to a SWB?

Seriously though, hmmmmm I'm not sure I agree with your statement however I'm 1500 miles away from my truck and can't argue with no way to back it up.

I just don't think the 12" is going to make a difference.....although women have told me otherwise.

My 69 Tahoe sits way more raked now than it did as a Burb. That's 20" of body and frame gone. Though I'm sure the effect is more pronounced in my situation than on a truck because of the glass and roof.

smoknbarrels · 05-23-2007, 10:16 AM

well i guess I can always notch it later if it becomes a problem.. I wonder if it is possible to do without removing the box..?

72highlander · 05-23-2007, 11:27 AM

i think you could do it without removing the box, but it would be a serious b#$ch! i took my bed off in about 10 minutes and 4 guys and i promise it would save you tons of time in the long run.

05-22-2007, 02:54 PM	#1
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	What is the lowest you would drop without notching the rear frame?? I am planning on going 6 inch drop in the rear of my '67 but some people will notch the rear at this height and some won't.. how much suspension travel would I have left before hitting the frame? I can't measure mine at the moment, since it's all apart. Thanks! __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

05-22-2007, 03:08 PM	#2
paaw Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: nashville Posts: 217	Re: What is the lowest you would drop without notching the rear frame?? use the search forum some one asked the same question a couple days ago __________________ 1997 pontiac grand prix gt (daily driver) for now; 2004 dodge ram quad cab (wife's truck) 4.7; 2000 pontiac booneville (wife daily driver) 1972 chevy cheyenne 350 bored 40 over 700r trans 373 gears ( posi) soon to be daily driver; 2002 gsxr750 sold

05-22-2007, 03:38 PM	#3
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: What is the lowest you would drop without notching the rear frame?? according to the experts at ECE (early classic enterprises) the lowest static drop without notching is a 4 in the front and 6 in the rear or a 4/6 drop. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

05-22-2007, 03:57 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: What is the lowest you would drop without notching the rear frame?? 4/6 is really common to go with and no cutting __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

05-22-2007, 05:01 PM	#5
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: What is the lowest you would drop without notching the rear frame?? I have a 5" drop in the rear of mine and I have plenty of room for another inch with no clearance issues. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

05-22-2007, 06:19 PM	#6
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: What is the lowest you would drop without notching the rear frame?? Excellent..! Thanks. __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

05-22-2007, 06:23 PM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: What is the lowest you would drop without notching the rear frame?? The problem with a 6" drop in the rear is that you'll never be able to haul much weight or you'll be riding on the bumpstops or worse, the frame. I have a 5" drop and have cut the bumpstops so that the axle will hit those just before the frame if it were to ever be loaded that far. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-22-2007, 11:24 PM	#8
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,144	Re: What is the lowest you would drop without notching the rear frame?? 6" on a SWB 5" on a LWB Then they will both sit about the same height due to the extra weight out on the back end of the LWB.

05-23-2007, 10:16 AM	#13
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: What is the lowest you would drop without notching the rear frame?? well i guess I can always notch it later if it becomes a problem.. I wonder if it is possible to do without removing the box..? __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

05-23-2007, 11:27 AM	#14
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: What is the lowest you would drop without notching the rear frame?? i think you could do it without removing the box, but it would be a serious b#$ch! i took my bed off in about 10 minutes and 4 guys and i promise it would save you tons of time in the long run. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6



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