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RHGuyettejr · 02-26-2013, 06:25 PM

Wondering how low I can take my 69 GMC C20 without a frame notch, it is rear leaf spring setup. Anyone who has pics to include that would be great. I do not have the skills right now to notch the frame myself nor the money to pay somebody, but do want to level out the truck and drop it a bit.

Thanks again,

JR

brad_man_72 · 02-26-2013, 09:43 PM

All the way to the bumpstops, or pull the bumpstops and bottom out on the frame.
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RHGuyettejr · 02-26-2013, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by brad_man_72

All the way to the bumpstops, or pull the bumpstops and bottom out on the frame.
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Haha, yeah I just want to be able to drive it without smashing the rear end off the frame. I just dont know if anybody makes like a 2/4" drop for these leaf spring trucks. I really like the looks of the 4/6" drops that a lot of guys (and gals) are doing.

brad_man_72 · 02-26-2013, 11:04 PM

I'm running a 6" drop on the rear, no notch, factory bumpstops in place.
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RHGuyettejr · 02-27-2013, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by brad_man_72

I'm running a 6" drop on the rear, no notch, factory bumpstops in place.
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Nice, I have heard 4" is about as low as it can be dropped without a notch, but do you have any interference with the frame? Your truck looks nice.

02-26-2013, 06:25 PM	#1
RHGuyettejr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Keene, NH Posts: 235	How low can I go? Wondering how low I can take my 69 GMC C20 without a frame notch, it is rear leaf spring setup. Anyone who has pics to include that would be great. I do not have the skills right now to notch the frame myself nor the money to pay somebody, but do want to level out the truck and drop it a bit. Thanks again, JR

02-26-2013, 09:43 PM	#2
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: How low can I go? All the way to the bumpstops, or pull the bumpstops and bottom out on the frame. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

02-26-2013, 11:04 PM	#4
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: How low can I go? I'm running a 6" drop on the rear, no notch, factory bumpstops in place. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,



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