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09-24-2007, 08:09 PM
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suspension ?
djm sells a 5 inch rear drop flip kit. can these be used without a notch. they don't say that you need them.
http://www.djmsuspension.com/Product...y/C10Parts.htm on performance suspension website their kit comes with a notch. C-10/GMC 4" Front 5" Rear Mild Drop 2-1/2" Dropped Spindles 1-1/2" Front Lowering Coil Springs 5" Rear Rear Flip Kit Rear C-Notch Kit 4 Doetsch Tech Nitro Slammer Shocks Package Price $635 what gives? |
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09-24-2007, 08:24 PM
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Flat Black, & Chrome!
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Re: suspension ?
You do not need a notch
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09-24-2007, 08:33 PM
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Re: suspension ?
thanks rc415.
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09-24-2007, 08:43 PM
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Re: suspension ?
no problem, if you go 7" you'll need the notch though. I'm at 6" right now without a notch and i never hit the frame yet.
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09-24-2007, 08:44 PM
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Re: suspension ?
By the way look at gmc pauls, they have good deals:
http://www.gmcpauls.com/springs_&_drop_suspension.htm |
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09-25-2007, 04:06 PM
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Re: suspension ?
At the moment I am less than impressed with DJM. I was told I wouldn't need a notch on my '06 with a 4" shackle/hanger drop but I got tired of it bottoming out every-other bump in the road.
This is amongst other issues. And may have no bearing on 73-87 truck... Quote:
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09-26-2007, 12:38 AM
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Re: suspension ?
Generally anything over 5" requires a notch. If you are at 6" now it is only a matter of time before you bottom it out.
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09-26-2007, 06:05 PM
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Re: suspension ?
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 I flipped my rear on the 79 and it needs a notch. And I know,, they say you dont need to but last time I went over a set of R&R I almost lost a filling. The clearance between the axle and frame is like 2". GMC Pauls looks like they have a nice set at a good $. Its what Im gonna go with.
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09-26-2007, 09:58 PM
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Re: suspension ?
Iassume all of you have removed the frame bumper stop bracket . If removed you should still have 2.5- 3 in clearance with a 6 in drop . If you are 7- 8 in , yes c notch for sure. 5- 6 in is a matter of personal preference as to c notch or not
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