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cadillacart · 06-19-2009, 09:31 AM

OK, one more Q for those in the know.

Has anyone lowered the rear of a C-20 with leaf springs by (i don't know the term) flipping the rear end, placing the rear end on top of the leaf springs instead of below. Ive seen this done on all kinds of other trucks, but haven't seen it mentioned here.

Any advise on ways to lower without losing hauling capacity?

Thanks again!

BAGNDRAGIT · 06-19-2009, 11:17 AM

best advice would be do the "flip kit" and give yourself a small notch for payload clearance. maybe a helper spring (air or leaf) and you should be good to go.

68gmsee · 06-19-2009, 11:46 AM

Yeah, it's been brought up several times you probably missed it. But basically as bagndragit mentions, a flip kit with a notch kit is almost a necessity if you want to carry anything or if you drive over bumps.

I found out that I'd get just a couple of inches of frame clearance, at the most, on my 1/2 ton. If you have some extra cash, dearching may be your best bet.

**leddzepp** · 06-19-2009, 11:55 AM

ttt for you

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-19-2009, 12:43 PM

There was a shop near us that specialized in lowering Dually trucks and maintain some sort of load capacity. They did it 2 ways. 1 was with air bags and the other was an axle flip. Both ways will require a "C" notch kit to give axle clearance while under a load. Depending on how low you want to go, you may need the "C" notch for axle movement without a load. WES

cadillacart · 06-20-2009, 12:44 AM

This is all great news. I will look at it closer tomorrow and figure the best road to take

Thanks all!

tranz am · 06-20-2009, 03:07 AM

I run a flip kit and C notches. I removed one spring from each spring pack, and If I didnt do the c notch my axle would be touching the frame just sitting still.
well worth the time brother.
Flip kits are the way to go imo, The cool thing about the flip kit is that you can adjust your pinion angle.

06-19-2009, 09:31 AM	#1
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Lower with leaf springs OK, one more Q for those in the know. Has anyone lowered the rear of a C-20 with leaf springs by (i don't know the term) flipping the rear end, placing the rear end on top of the leaf springs instead of below. Ive seen this done on all kinds of other trucks, but haven't seen it mentioned here. Any advise on ways to lower without losing hauling capacity? Thanks again!

06-19-2009, 11:17 AM	#2
BAGNDRAGIT Just Not Low Enough! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 525	Re: Lower with leaf springs best advice would be do the "flip kit" and give yourself a small notch for payload clearance. maybe a helper spring (air or leaf) and you should be good to go. __________________ NEED ELECTRICAL HELP? ASK ME! 67-72 Full Wiring Diagrams Lots Of Info, TAKE A LOOK 1967 Chevy C-10 Shortbox Bagged 327 4spd Previous: 1971 Chevy C-10 Short Sep I6 Auto (Traded) 1973 Chevy C-20 THE REDNECK BATTLE TRUCK 2001 Chevy Silverado 2Dr 5.3L Shortbox. R.I.P. 1969 Volkswagen Bug This is my first meeting, I have a horsepower problem.

06-19-2009, 11:46 AM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Lower with leaf springs Yeah, it's been brought up several times you probably missed it. But basically as bagndragit mentions, a flip kit with a notch kit is almost a necessity if you want to carry anything or if you drive over bumps. I found out that I'd get just a couple of inches of frame clearance, at the most, on my 1/2 ton. If you have some extra cash, dearching may be your best bet.

06-19-2009, 11:55 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,116	Re: Lower with leaf springs ttt for you __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul Last edited by leddzepp; 06-19-2009 at 11:56 AM.

06-19-2009, 12:43 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Lower with leaf springs There was a shop near us that specialized in lowering Dually trucks and maintain some sort of load capacity. They did it 2 ways. 1 was with air bags and the other was an axle flip. Both ways will require a "C" notch kit to give axle clearance while under a load. Depending on how low you want to go, you may need the "C" notch for axle movement without a load. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-20-2009, 12:44 AM	#6
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: Lower with leaf springs This is all great news. I will look at it closer tomorrow and figure the best road to take Thanks all! Last edited by cadillacart; 04-11-2010 at 06:05 PM.

06-20-2009, 03:07 AM	#7
tranz am Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 586	Re: Lower with leaf springs I run a flip kit and C notches. I removed one spring from each spring pack, and If I didnt do the c notch my axle would be touching the frame just sitting still. well worth the time brother. Flip kits are the way to go imo, The cool thing about the flip kit is that you can adjust your pinion angle. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456220 Best 1/4 mile time 12.1 @ 111 w/traction issues 1969 GMC SWB 1964 chevy II Nova ht



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