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Old 11-28-2012, 08:02 PM   #251
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Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66

Here is mine:
4" front 5" out back, cpp coils

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Old 11-28-2012, 09:39 PM   #252
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4" front 5" out back, cpp coils

Beautiful! What size rims and tires do you have on that?
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Old 11-28-2012, 09:46 PM   #253
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Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66

Thanks for the compliments. Nitto 555's, 245/40 18 front and 285/30 20 rear. Forgot to add cpp c-notch welded in rather than bolted.
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Old 11-29-2012, 03:31 PM   #254
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Nice!!! 65shortbox Lets see more pics! like interior and under hood
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Old 11-29-2012, 06:22 PM   #255
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Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66

Quick question on the static dropped trucks. How many of you are notching the frame in the rear? I'm dropping a '64 long box, looking at "5 drop coils, or a combination of blocks & coils totaling "5 in the rear and wondering how necessary a set of bolt-in c-notches would be? Any opinions? Maybe pics of how close the rear axle is to the frame in your static drop setup?? Any info is much appreciated!!!!
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Old 11-29-2012, 06:33 PM   #256
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I am not sure of the "magic number" where you would add c-notch but I have had three of these trucks, two lowered, and the short bed was the lowest. I added the c-notch because it felt like I would lose control when on the freeway and hit a bump on the road. At first I could not figure it out because bumpstops are rubber and soft. Thought maybe it was the front end/bumpsteer. I noticed when I would add a decent load out back the axle was resting on the bumpstops. After I installed the c-notch it made a world of difference in ride quality and highway speed stability. I HIGHLY recommend it when lowering these trucks any significant amount like you propose. Maybe check distance between bumpstops and axle after you drop the truck to be sure. Just my .02...
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Old 11-29-2012, 10:58 PM   #257
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Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66

Hey Polaris,

The "rule of thumb" is anything over 4 inches should be notched. I'll post up a couple of pictures soon, but I just completed a 4 inch coil drop and my spacing is fine. However, if I were to go any lower, I'd definitely notch the frame.
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Old 11-30-2012, 06:56 PM   #258
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Thanks for the replies, that pretty much answered my question. Since I'm gonna have the box off it over the winter, I'm thinkin it'd be a smart time to go ahead with the notches. Thanks again!!!
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Old 12-01-2012, 02:56 PM   #259
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This is at 5-1/2" in the front and 6-1/2" in the rear as measured from the floor to underside of main frame rails directly below front and rear cab mounts.
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Old 12-01-2012, 09:26 PM   #260
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that is so bad ass lookin. love it
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Old 12-02-2012, 08:45 AM   #261
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Its bad a$$ alright!!! I love it too!!!
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Old 12-02-2012, 10:17 PM   #262
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DURG? What size tires are you running?
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Old 12-02-2012, 10:31 PM   #263
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DURG? What size tires are you running?
265-40-22 and 245-40-20 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR
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Old 12-06-2012, 11:27 PM   #264
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Old 12-07-2012, 01:29 PM   #265
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CPP modular spindels ( -2) and 2 inch drop springs up front 4 inch drop with adjust bar in the rear.. 245/45/17 front and 275/40/17 rear.
I know I'm new to the forum but man I love everything about your girl. Your color combo is excellent.
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Old 12-15-2012, 01:26 PM   #266
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Here is mine:
4" front 5" out back, cpp coils

Great looking truck, nice stance. Any more pictures?
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Old 12-23-2012, 10:49 AM   #267
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1 coil cut from front.

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Old 12-23-2012, 10:54 AM   #268
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Durg, lookin awesome, would love to see it all together!!
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Old 12-24-2012, 01:19 AM   #269
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Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66

I have gone through this thread and see a lot of cool trucks.
There is a lot of hard work showing in those photos. Nice job guys.
What I am wondering is where are the photos of the suspensions?
I am specifically looking to find information on coil over front and rear static suspensions.
I was going to do air springs but can't find a system that has a single set ride height as I do not want to have a variable system.
So I was thinking a static coil over system would be best for what I am doing.
Does anyone know if there is anything available on static coil over suspensions and if so where?
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Old 12-24-2012, 01:34 AM   #270
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Durg's is static drop ridetech coil over. Check his thread, GREAT work on his truck.
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Old 12-24-2012, 01:44 AM   #271
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Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66

So where is his build thread?
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Old 12-24-2012, 01:58 AM   #272
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Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66

I found this thread.. cool static rear suspension
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550139
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Old 12-25-2012, 02:27 AM   #273
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So where is his build thread?
Right in the 60-66 project section.
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Old 12-26-2012, 09:00 PM   #274
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I'm gonna try.[IMG]pc130043[/IMG]
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Old 12-26-2012, 09:02 PM   #275
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Nope, guess I'll have to try something else!

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