Rear airbag guys... QUESTION!! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

randomhero472 · 05-06-2008, 04:20 AM

Im currently putting in my bolt-in c-notches, and was curious if anyone has just done away w/the original plate for the upper coil spring on the rear? I dont see the point in keeping it, and its just that much more metal to drill through, anyone?

leftcoast66 · 05-06-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by randomhero472

Im currently putting in my bolt-in c-notches, and was curious if anyone has just done away w/the original plate for the upper coil spring on the rear? I dont see the point in keeping it, and its just that much more metal to drill through, anyone?

I'd keep it. If your mounting your bag there, your putting the same stress on the frame as the spring was pressing. It was there for a reason, and your still using it for that same reason so I'd keep it. If it was one of those overkill ideas from factory then it should atleast give you a bit more piece of mind that your frame is strong, and oh well, not like it would be that much lighter.

jimmydean · 05-06-2008, 07:02 PM

I would agree with keeping it. Yes, drilling through it is a pain, but you only have to do it once per side.

randomhero472 · 05-07-2008, 01:39 AM

yea, just went ahead and bolted up the notch, thanks guys

05-06-2008, 04:20 AM	#1
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Rear airbag guys... QUESTION!! Im currently putting in my bolt-in c-notches, and was curious if anyone has just done away w/the original plate for the upper coil spring on the rear? I dont see the point in keeping it, and its just that much more metal to drill through, anyone? __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

05-06-2008, 07:02 PM	#3
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Rear airbag guys... QUESTION!! I would agree with keeping it. Yes, drilling through it is a pain, but you only have to do it once per side. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-07-2008, 01:39 AM	#4
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Rear airbag guys... QUESTION!! yea, just went ahead and bolted up the notch, thanks guys __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!



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