Crewella - My '81 crew cab, short bed 1/2 ton

[Tow Me]

Oh... I thought you were just talking about the notch. Sorry!
I've done some more to strengthen the point were the frames meet.

[nathansmith15]

Originally Posted by Tow Me

Oh... I thought you were just talking about the notch. Sorry!
I've done some more to strengthen the point were the frames meet.

hey . . . this might seem like a stupid question to u guys . . . i have an 83 longbed silverado and i want it lowered i was thinkin bout a flip kit but all of em ive found have been 6inches and said u have to notch the frame are there any that you dont have to cut the frame

[Tow Me]

Originally Posted by nathansmith15

hey . . . this might seem like a stupid question to u guys . . . i have an 83 longbed silverado and i want it lowered i was thinkin bout a flip kit but all of em ive found have been 6inches and said u have to notch the frame are there any that you dont have to cut the frame

I would definitely say go with a flip kit if you're going to lower your truck. In the past I was never happy with a shackle and hanger kit. I found my bracket on eBay for around $65 or you can get a full kit (like Bell Tech or DJM) with shock extenders, c-notch, brackets, and new u-bolts for more dough. Many guys on this forum don't run a notch, but I would recommend doing it at some point. You also have to remove the factory bump stop for clearance, but you can buy a smaller one through Summit or other automotive parts suppliers. If you don't buy a the full flip kit, you still will need to upgrade you rear shocks as well since the stock shocks will be too long. A good set of lowering shocks would be ideal, but you can get away with a shorter set of heavy duty gas shocks. Don't forget the drop spindles for the front!

Do a search on the forums and Im sure you can find pics of lowered long beds. Good luck!

[Tow Me]

Originally Posted by nathansmith15

hey . . . this might seem like a stupid question to u guys . . . i have an 83 longbed silverado and i want it lowered i was thinkin bout a flip kit but all of em ive found have been 6inches and said u have to notch the frame are there any that you dont have to cut the frame

I would definitely say go with a flip kit if you're going to lower your truck. In the past I was never happy with a shackle and hanger kit. I found my bracket on eBay for around $65 or you can get a full kit (like Bell Tech or DJM) with shock extenders, c-notch, brackets, and new u-bolts for more dough. Many guys on this forum don't run a notch, but I would recommend doing it at some point. You also have to remove the factory bump stop for clearance, but you can buy a smaller one through Summit or other automotive parts suppliers. If you don't buy a the full flip kit, you still will need to upgrade you rear shocks as well since the stock shocks will be too long. A good set of lowering shocks would be ideal, but you can get away with a shorter set of heavy duty gas shocks. Don't forget the drop spindles for the front!

Do a search on the forums and Im sure you can find pics of lowered long beds. Good luck!