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07-30-2008, 08:11 PM | #1 |
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driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks?
I have my rear bagged with no c-notch, my driveshaft has 1 1/4" clearence when aired out to trailing arm cross member. I would like to get at least 2" more drop. anyone got suggestions?
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07-30-2008, 08:54 PM | #2 |
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Re: driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks?
Take your trailing arm crossmember out and cut the bottom of the loop off then weld a similar loop on the top and plate the bottom so its not open then cut off the stock top of the loop. You might have to clearence the back of the cab.
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07-31-2008, 08:43 AM | #3 |
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Re: driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks?
You shouldn't have any problems with driveshaft clearance with a bolt-in c-notch ala CPP. The shaft will not move that much at the crossmember since it is so close to the tailshaft.
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07-31-2008, 04:26 PM | #4 |
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Re: driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks?
yeah i feel dumb lol I got to thinking this morning, the rearend is gonna travel farther than the 1 1/4" clearence. Well I took driveshaft loose and raised it up to see how much farther. I measured 4" from center of shaft to center of yoke and shaft hit cab before crossmember. Im planning on getting c-notch in this weekend I hope. notching 3"
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07-31-2008, 04:50 PM | #5 |
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Re: driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks?
Be aware, with a 3" notch, your axle will be hitting the bed floor. You will have to trim the upper shock crossmember as well...
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07-31-2008, 07:05 PM | #6 |
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Re: driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks?
How much can I notch till axle hits bottom of bed? Is it possible for rear to set as low as front without cutting bed floor? My front is upper plates and bottoms cups 1.5" .
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07-31-2008, 07:49 PM | #7 |
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Re: driveshaft clearence on bagged trucks?
About 2 1/2". The bolt-in CPP notch with the bumpstops installed will not hit.
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