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Jcentsr6 · 08-21-2008, 10:28 PM

What do I need to watch out for when installing a notch in a LWB truck? I am raising the bed floor....what else so I need to do or worry about. Anything with the Drive shaft or anything??? Thanks in advance.

**N2TRUX** · 08-27-2008, 10:24 AM

Never done it so I can't offer any advice, but here's a bump to get you back on top...

Jcentsr6 · 08-27-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Never done it so I can't offer any advice, but here's a bump to get you back on top...

Thanks for the bump. I know someone on here has some answers for me

bagged69c10 · 08-28-2008, 12:02 AM

Ive never done a longbed so Im not much help either. Do they have 2 piece driveshafts?

Jcentsr6 · 08-28-2008, 07:39 AM

Yes...2 piece driveshaft with carrier bearing.

bagged69c10 · 08-28-2008, 08:23 AM

Shouldn't have any problems with the driveshaft rubbing the cab then.

08-21-2008, 10:28 PM	#1
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Step notch LWB? What do I need to watch out for when installing a notch in a LWB truck? I am raising the bed floor....what else so I need to do or worry about. Anything with the Drive shaft or anything??? Thanks in advance. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

08-27-2008, 10:24 AM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Step notch LWB? Never done it so I can't offer any advice, but here's a bump to get you back on top... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-28-2008, 12:02 AM	#4
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Step notch LWB? Ive never done a longbed so Im not much help either. Do they have 2 piece driveshafts? __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

08-28-2008, 07:39 AM	#5
Jcentsr6 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odenton, Md Posts: 552	Re: Step notch LWB? Yes...2 piece driveshaft with carrier bearing. __________________ going to sell this one...looking for a SWB project next.

08-28-2008, 08:23 AM	#6
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Step notch LWB? Shouldn't have any problems with the driveshaft rubbing the cab then. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck



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