01-29-2017, 10:20 PM | #1 |
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C-Notch
Can anyone explain when is it necessary to c-notch the frame when lowering a c10 and is it something that has to be done
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01-29-2017, 11:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: C-Notch
I lowered mine 7" in the rear. I only have 3-4" of axle travel left. Rides fine but gets a hard bounce on a big bump. So people usually c notch the frame to get a couple more of inches for the axle to move. For a smoother ride.
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01-29-2017, 11:29 PM | #3 | |
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1. did you lower your truck yourself 2. how did you take your measurement to know how low you wanted it to be. 3. What lowering kit did you use to drop it 7" in the rear ) I see one on Classic Industies for around 700.00 with all the parts. |
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01-29-2017, 11:32 PM | #4 |
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5" drop springs if I remember correctly. Plus 2 1-/2" drop blocks that we made. You can see the pics on my build thread.
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01-29-2017, 11:35 PM | #5 |
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Re: C-Notch
Plus I didn't take measurements. I just kept lowering until I got the look I wanted. Cut the front springs until I was happy. Front has drop spindals with ??? Cut springs
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01-29-2017, 11:59 PM | #6 | |
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by the way that is a very nice looking c10 you have I love it |
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01-30-2017, 01:14 AM | #7 | |
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So 5" rear +2.5" blocks front drop spindles and ? cut coils.. I know this might be asking allot, but any chance of getting a count on the front coils.. We can figure out the amount cut off ,comparing your cut to stockers.. Again nice truck.. |
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01-30-2017, 03:37 AM | #8 |
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Re: C-Notch
When you lower the rear of the truck, It positions your shocks in more of a horizontal angle, making them almost useless. By using shock repositioners, you move the shock to a more vertical angle where the shock is more effective. They work very well.
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01-30-2017, 08:56 AM | #9 |
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Re: C-Notch
Rear coils. I haven't bought the relocate shock kit. But I'm sure it would help. But it also rides just fine. I cut the rubber bump stops in the rear. You can cut an inch off them to get more axle travel. Without hitting the frame. If you make your own blocks you can take your U bolts to a spring shop. They will make you some new ones that are longer.
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01-30-2017, 09:01 AM | #10 | |
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It's hard to explain on the front coil. But at the bottom of the spring that sits in the lower a arm. Seams like there's two loops that touch each other. I think I cut right where they separate. Where the second loop starts rising off the bottom. If that makes any since. But on several other vehicles I learned the hard way. Start with half a loop max if anything. Then start taking off 1/4 or 1/8 at a time. It doesn't take much. |
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01-30-2017, 01:43 PM | #11 | |
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Cutting to much coil off will give you a bad ride. Best bet is that if you're close to where you want to be, just cut a half coil at a time, but don't think you can go cutting two coils off and still have good performance out of your spring, because you won't
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