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buickhp · 02-02-2011, 12:23 AM

I disk braked the front and did a 4/6 drop from ece. I mostly happy with the way the truck sits. ( it might need to go down in the front, just a tad) but my concern is the rear. I know i still need to trim the stops. But that still only leaves me with 2 1/8" of rear travel.

Is this normal for a 4/6 drop?

Jeffs70 · 02-02-2011, 12:30 AM

Welcome to the forums, very nice truck you have there, I am in the same problem you are right now with my drop. I went with a 5/6. to get more clearance Next is for a C-notch or a Step Notch.

butternut1972 · 02-02-2011, 12:32 AM

If it hits you can c-notch it. You can get one from ECE and I think you can get bolt on so you won't have any welding. I had to c-notch mine and I still have a problem with the rear end hitting the bottom of the bed over a large bump, I have a 5/7 drop.

mrsmothers · 02-02-2011, 12:37 AM

welcome !!!!

buickhp · 02-02-2011, 12:43 AM

Thanks guys. So i looked at buying a C-notch, Ill just make one and weld it in. Seen any fabd notches out of 2x4 stock? whats the preferd method of making one?

buickhp · 02-02-2011, 12:45 AM

And whats a step notch?

butternut1972 · 02-02-2011, 12:47 AM

I made mine out of 3" round stock and boxed in the frame. Sorry I forgot to welcome you to the site. So welcome, we need to get some more NW trucks on here.

Jeffs70 · 02-02-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by buickhp

Thanks guys. So i looked at buying a C-notch, Ill just make one and weld it in. Seen any fabd notches out of 2x4 stock? whats the preferd method of making one?

I have not made one yet, But I was going to just use a 1/4" Thick 4" or 3" Round pipe and cut it in half and use that then box in the frame with 1/4" Steel plate to strengthen it up. Just make sure you have jackstands under your frame before cutting.

Here is a Step Notch install http://www.airridetalk.com/tutorials...g-a-frame.html

buickhp · 02-02-2011, 01:16 AM

K, I like the .25 wall 4" pipe idea but then what do you do for bump stops? just relocate th existing ones?

chevytruckluver · 02-02-2011, 01:28 AM

Good looking so far, but we need more pics. oh yeah Welcome aboard!

Jeffs70 · 02-02-2011, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by buickhp

K, I like the .25 wall 4" pipe idea but then what do you do for bump stops? just relocate th existing ones?

You can do something like this and relocate them I am guessing
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LOL BTW this is not my handy work. pretty bad welds I see there.

VA72C10 · 02-02-2011, 02:01 AM

Nice truck! Make sure you reinforce the frame when you do the notch....especially if you ever plan to haul or tow...there is a thread about pipe notches here with good data/recommendations/ideas....

BlazinC5 · 02-02-2011, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

I made mine out of 3" round stock and boxed in the frame. Sorry I forgot to welcome you to the site. So welcome, we need to get some more NW trucks on here.

I agree, We do need more NW trucks on here.

And welcome to the site Buickhp.

stevencvn72 · 02-02-2011, 04:18 AM

Welcome from Whidbey Island! Love the pickup and love the stance! Here's a couple links from the FAQ section that'll give you some info on a pipe notch.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=195566

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437559

steelscout · 02-02-2011, 05:07 AM

Welcome from Lakewood, WA.
Nice truck, and sorry I cant offer any help on the subject, I'm new at this

xb9rguy · 02-02-2011, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by steelscout

Welcome from Lakewood, WA.
Nice truck, and sorry I cant offer any help on the subject, I'm new at this

What steelscout said lol. Welcome from Tacoma. I am new to this also but love the site and the trucks.

hoss67 · 02-02-2011, 09:14 AM

Nice looking truck. Welcome from MS. Y'all

mixermike · 02-02-2011, 09:27 AM

welcome from renton.bump stops are over rated !!

**special-K** · 02-02-2011, 09:34 AM

There are plenty of 4/6 drop trucks running around w/o notched frames. The rule is 5" max w/o notching. But,if you trim the stops,don't really haul,and take it easy when it counts you will be fine. Another alternative is to use a bags-in-place-of-coil setup for when you haul. I'm going to try avoiding nothing when my shortbed is done. I want to still use it as a truck so will end up bagging or notching. I'll decide when the time comes...hacking a good frame vs adding another mechanical device that can fail somewhere down the road. The price we pay for vanity.

buickhp · 02-06-2011, 10:49 PM

I got my c-notch in, boxed the frame and used some 3/8 plate as a reinforcement. The wooden bed was all rotted out so it was perfect time to remove.. Now some finish grinding and paint.

VA72C10 · 02-06-2011, 11:05 PM

Nice work!

chevytruckluver · 02-07-2011, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buickhp

I got my c-notch in, boxed the frame and used some 3/8 plate as a reinforcement. The wooden bed was all rotted out so it was perfect time to remove.. Now some finish grinding and paint.

A few days ago you didnt know what a c notch was now you have one...lol
you got that taken care of fast. Great work

wwotr · 02-07-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

There are plenty of 4/6 drop trucks running around w/o notched frames. The rule is 5" max w/o notching. But,if you trim the stops,don't really haul,and take it easy when it counts you will be fine. Another alternative is to use a bags-in-place-of-coil setup for when you haul. I'm going to try avoiding nothing when my shortbed is done. I want to still use it as a truck so will end up bagging or notching. I'll decide when the time comes...hacking a good frame vs adding another mechanical device that can fail somewhere down the road. The price we pay for vanity.

5.5" in Front and 6" in the Rear.
No C notch, and I don't haul anything.
Drives fine.

02-02-2011, 12:23 AM	#1
buickhp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: bremerton Wa Posts: 9	New member and new truck I disk braked the front and did a 4/6 drop from ece. I mostly happy with the way the truck sits. ( it might need to go down in the front, just a tad) but my concern is the rear. I know i still need to trim the stops. But that still only leaves me with 2 1/8" of rear travel. Is this normal for a 4/6 drop? Attached Images

02-02-2011, 12:30 AM	#2
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: New member and new truck Welcome to the forums, very nice truck you have there, I am in the same problem you are right now with my drop. I went with a 5/6. to get more clearance Next is for a C-notch or a Step Notch. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004 Last edited by Jeffs70; 02-02-2011 at 12:31 AM.

02-02-2011, 12:32 AM	#3
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: New member and new truck If it hits you can c-notch it. You can get one from ECE and I think you can get bolt on so you won't have any welding. I had to c-notch mine and I still have a problem with the rear end hitting the bottom of the bed over a large bump, I have a 5/7 drop.

02-02-2011, 12:37 AM	#4
mrsmothers Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: ruston la Posts: 169	Re: New member and new truck welcome !!!!

02-02-2011, 12:43 AM	#5
buickhp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: bremerton Wa Posts: 9	Re: New member and new truck Thanks guys. So i looked at buying a C-notch, Ill just make one and weld it in. Seen any fabd notches out of 2x4 stock? whats the preferd method of making one?

02-02-2011, 12:45 AM	#6
buickhp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: bremerton Wa Posts: 9	Re: New member and new truck And whats a step notch?

02-02-2011, 12:47 AM	#7
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: New member and new truck I made mine out of 3" round stock and boxed in the frame. Sorry I forgot to welcome you to the site. So welcome, we need to get some more NW trucks on here.

02-02-2011, 01:16 AM	#9
buickhp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: bremerton Wa Posts: 9	Re: New member and new truck K, I like the .25 wall 4" pipe idea but then what do you do for bump stops? just relocate th existing ones? __________________ Quick, before it moves weld it!!!!

02-02-2011, 01:28 AM	#10
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: New member and new truck Good looking so far, but we need more pics. oh yeah Welcome aboard! __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step

02-02-2011, 02:01 AM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: New member and new truck Nice truck! Make sure you reinforce the frame when you do the notch....especially if you ever plan to haul or tow...there is a thread about pipe notches here with good data/recommendations/ideas.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-02-2011, 04:18 AM	#14
stevencvn72 Kill Bill...et Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Winchestertonfieldville, Wa Posts: 366	Re: New member and new truck Welcome from Whidbey Island! Love the pickup and love the stance! Here's a couple links from the FAQ section that'll give you some info on a pipe notch. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=195566 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=437559 __________________ -Steve I ♥ Grease '67 Chev stepper http://youtu.be/38p_2Iu2fd0

02-02-2011, 05:07 AM	#15
steelscout Words under my name Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 181	Re: New member and new truck Welcome from Lakewood, WA. Nice truck, and sorry I cant offer any help on the subject, I'm new at this __________________ 69 Chevy CST/10 "Project: Bloody Knuckles" my slow going project. 2010 VW Golf, daily driver Wrench Rookie

02-02-2011, 09:14 AM	#17
hoss67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Harrisville, MS Posts: 267	Re: New member and new truck Nice looking truck. Welcome from MS. Y'all

02-02-2011, 09:27 AM	#18
mixermike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 606	Re: New member and new truck welcome from renton.bump stops are over rated !!

02-02-2011, 09:34 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New member and new truck There are plenty of 4/6 drop trucks running around w/o notched frames. The rule is 5" max w/o notching. But,if you trim the stops,don't really haul,and take it easy when it counts you will be fine. Another alternative is to use a bags-in-place-of-coil setup for when you haul. I'm going to try avoiding nothing when my shortbed is done. I want to still use it as a truck so will end up bagging or notching. I'll decide when the time comes...hacking a good frame vs adding another mechanical device that can fail somewhere down the road. The price we pay for vanity. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 02-02-2011 at 09:35 AM.



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02-06-2011, 10:49 PM	#20
buickhp Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: bremerton Wa Posts: 9	Re: New member and new truck I got my c-notch in, boxed the frame and used some 3/8 plate as a reinforcement. The wooden bed was all rotted out so it was perfect time to remove.. Now some finish grinding and paint. Attached Images __________________ Quick, before it moves weld it!!!!

02-06-2011, 11:05 PM	#21
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: New member and new truck Nice work! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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