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70chevy · 12-27-2002, 03:39 PM

I have a 85 Silverado with the 4" drop leaf springs. Is any way to lower 2" more that wouldn't be expensive? The leaf springs are still in there original spot.

Thanks for any information.

c10scotty · 12-27-2002, 04:19 PM

you could do hangers for the front of the spring for real cheap that will drop 1 or 2 inches, or for an even cheaper route...shackles for the back of the spring, but you will have to cut your bed crossmember(or whatever its called).

for 6 inches of drop though, you will need a c notch or you will be bottoming out all the time...if that werent the case my truck would be 2 inches lower also

**swervin ervin** · 12-27-2002, 06:35 PM

I also have 4" leafs and wanted a tad more drop. I added shackles, which gave me 1-1/4" more. I didn't need to notch the frame, but you will need to notch the bed support a little to keep the shackle from hitting. No big thing though.

**swervin ervin** · 12-27-2002, 06:36 PM

Hey, I just noticed, you are from Cherryville. WOW. Very small world indeed.

Where are you at?

Tom · 12-27-2002, 11:07 PM

you do not need a c-notch for a 6" drop. I have a 5" on my 78 and I am not even close to needing a c-notch. I have been told by many people that they've seen flip kited trucks at shows without notches no prob. Im putting a flip kit on my 79 in about a week and dont plan on installing the c-notch.

ocbaud · 12-27-2002, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom
you do not need a c-notch for a 6" drop. I have a 5" on my 78 and I am not even close to needing a c-notch. I have been told by many people that they've seen flip kited trucks at shows without notches no prob. Im putting a flip kit on my 79 in about a week and dont plan on installing the c-notch.

your also the only one i've seen that doesnt have lots of rubbing problems with the 275/60 tires on a 5" drop

but thats cool with me, i hope i'm that lucky tommorow

70chevy · 12-28-2002, 06:33 PM

Thanks guys for the info. My real project is a 70 Chevy. Although I have gotten side tracked a bit with a Vette my wife and I bought 4 months ago.

70chevy · 12-28-2002, 06:46 PM

Here is a picture of my sidetrack.

**swervin ervin** · 12-28-2002, 06:52 PM

Wow. Must be nice to be sidetracked with something like that. If it ends up taking too much of your time, I guess I could take care of it for a little while, since I live so close and all. Although, I would hate for anyone to see it sitting in my drive, you know?

12-27-2002, 03:39 PM	#1
70chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 147	Lowered rearend? I have a 85 Silverado with the 4" drop leaf springs. Is any way to lower 2" more that wouldn't be expensive? The leaf springs are still in there original spot. Thanks for any information. __________________ Ken Smith 99 C5 Torch Red Coupe 85 Chevy Candy Apple 70 Chevy 1/2 in process.Semi-gloss black powdercoated frame & suspension, disc brakes up front, 3" drop spindle(Beltech) 5 lug 3.73 rearend, ZZ4, Sanderson headers, 700R4, Air Ride system, Summitt 16 gal fuel cell, Holly mech. fuel pump,

12-27-2002, 04:19 PM	#2
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	you could do hangers for the front of the spring for real cheap that will drop 1 or 2 inches, or for an even cheaper route...shackles for the back of the spring, but you will have to cut your bed crossmember(or whatever its called). for 6 inches of drop though, you will need a c notch or you will be bottoming out all the time...if that werent the case my truck would be 2 inches lower also __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

12-27-2002, 06:35 PM	#3
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I also have 4" leafs and wanted a tad more drop. I added shackles, which gave me 1-1/4" more. I didn't need to notch the frame, but you will need to notch the bed support a little to keep the shackle from hitting. No big thing though. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-27-2002, 06:36 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Hey, I just noticed, you are from Cherryville. WOW. Very small world indeed. Where are you at? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

12-27-2002, 11:07 PM	#5
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	you do not need a c-notch for a 6" drop. I have a 5" on my 78 and I am not even close to needing a c-notch. I have been told by many people that they've seen flip kited trucks at shows without notches no prob. Im putting a flip kit on my 79 in about a week and dont plan on installing the c-notch. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

12-28-2002, 06:33 PM	#7
70chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 147	Thanks guys for the info. My real project is a 70 Chevy. Although I have gotten side tracked a bit with a Vette my wife and I bought 4 months ago. __________________ Ken Smith 99 C5 Torch Red Coupe 85 Chevy Candy Apple 70 Chevy 1/2 in process.Semi-gloss black powdercoated frame & suspension, disc brakes up front, 3" drop spindle(Beltech) 5 lug 3.73 rearend, ZZ4, Sanderson headers, 700R4, Air Ride system, Summitt 16 gal fuel cell, Holly mech. fuel pump,

12-28-2002, 06:46 PM	#8
70chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 147	Here is a picture of my sidetrack. __________________ Ken Smith 99 C5 Torch Red Coupe 85 Chevy Candy Apple 70 Chevy 1/2 in process.Semi-gloss black powdercoated frame & suspension, disc brakes up front, 3" drop spindle(Beltech) 5 lug 3.73 rearend, ZZ4, Sanderson headers, 700R4, Air Ride system, Summitt 16 gal fuel cell, Holly mech. fuel pump,

12-28-2002, 06:52 PM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Wow. Must be nice to be sidetracked with something like that. If it ends up taking too much of your time, I guess I could take care of it for a little while, since I live so close and all. Although, I would hate for anyone to see it sitting in my drive, you know? __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10



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