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drewfever1020 · 09-11-2009, 10:14 AM

im wanting to order the 6inch rear drop kit on early classic.
but the kit doesnt come with a c-notch. am i gonna need one?
im not sire if i need one cuz i understand its a kit but i would think kits come with everything u need rite?
oh and can i see some 6inch rear drop pics?

myoldchevytruck · 09-11-2009, 10:18 AM

I am using 6 inch drop springs from GMC Pauls in my 69' and I Do Not have a c-notch. I will eventually cause I will bag it.

tcb-1 · 09-11-2009, 10:18 AM

depends. I'd think for sufficient axle travel, you'll more than likely need a "c" notch for a drop larger than 4".

drewfever1020 · 09-11-2009, 10:37 AM

myoldchevytruck can i see a pic of your truck since u have a stepside just like me?
i want too see how the rear looks!
so should i get a cnotch then?

myoldchevytruck · 09-11-2009, 10:44 AM

i'll dig a pic from my photo bucket out for you. I'm gonna notch mine prolly after the holidays but thats only cause I'm gonna bag it

myoldchevytruck · 09-11-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewfever1020

myoldchevytruck can i see a pic of your truck since u have a stepside just like me?
i want too see how the rear looks!
so should i get a cnotch then?

here's my ride

big_al_71 · 09-11-2009, 12:31 PM

My truck has a six inch drop with springs and it still has few inches before it bottoms out....I dont have a notch and wont be doing one till I bag it if I ever...

drewfever1020 · 09-11-2009, 08:44 PM

what drop do u got in the front?

**leddzepp** · 09-11-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcb-1

depends. I'd think for sufficient axle travel, you'll more than likely need a "c" notch for a drop larger than 4".

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big_al_71 · 09-11-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewfever1020

what drop do u got in the front?

4 front/6back

**John Fabris** · 09-11-2009, 10:03 PM

Same for my truck, 4/6 drop with no cnotch.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-11-2009, 11:14 PM

6" drop and if i hit a even decient bump it hits the frame and forget hauling anything

jbristo67 · 09-12-2009, 02:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewfever1020

myoldchevytruck can i see a pic of your truck since u have a stepside just like me?
i want too see how the rear looks!
so should i get a cnotch then?

NOtch it Mine is 7 inches and with out the notch the axel would be resting on the frame. Surely you want more than an inch of travel

drewfever1020 · 09-12-2009, 12:13 PM

u said ur rear is 7 in is ur truck bagged?

allen123 · 09-12-2009, 12:20 PM

This is my truck i just put the early classic springs on and thats it
here it is

Ben IV · 09-12-2009, 12:22 PM

I think it depends on the truck, a short bed is lighter so it compresses the springs less than a longbed, when I put 6'' drop springs in the back of my panel the axle was on the bumpstops so i c-notched it.

drewfever1020 · 09-12-2009, 12:36 PM

i cant really see the drop pics its to dark!
well im going to be droping my short step and i understand how u said its lighter than a long bed!

Tx Firefighter · 09-12-2009, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewfever1020

u said ur rear is 7 in is ur truck bagged?

Why do you abbreviate stuff ? It's hard for everyone to read.

drewfever1020 · 09-12-2009, 04:15 PM

when i install the c-notch do i have to cut into the frame?

**leddzepp** · 09-12-2009, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewfever1020

when i install the c-notch do i have to cut into the frame?

Yup

drewfever1020 · 09-13-2009, 12:09 AM

say i get 6inch coils and 1inch lowering block, would that make it a 7inch drop?

70k52wd · 09-13-2009, 12:32 AM

yes 7in

drewfever1020 · 09-13-2009, 12:44 AM

ok cool how does a 7inch drop look?
oh and how does the lowering block install?

70k52wd · 09-13-2009, 10:15 AM

The blocks go between the axle housing and control arm.
If you go with a 4in drop or greater, I would suggest a super track bar and the shock relocators. These are pretty much, Must Have items when properly dropping a truck.
As the rear of the truck gets lower, the rear tends to shift to the side. The track bar will help to correct that issue. The stock shocks will lay too flat in the factory position, that's why you will need to relocate the shock mounts. There are many vendors that supply these items. I use ECE(Early Classic Enterprise)for most items.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-13-2009, 10:26 AM

Wheel and Tire choice makes a huge diffy. I got 20/22's on my
Blazer frame with a 5/7 drop and it doesn't look as low as it did
when I had the 17's on it 2 weeks ago. (It's just rolling chassis)

09-11-2009, 10:14 AM	#1
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	6 inch rear drop? im wanting to order the 6inch rear drop kit on early classic. but the kit doesnt come with a c-notch. am i gonna need one? im not sire if i need one cuz i understand its a kit but i would think kits come with everything u need rite? oh and can i see some 6inch rear drop pics?

09-11-2009, 10:18 AM	#2
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: 6 inch rear drop? I am using 6 inch drop springs from GMC Pauls in my 69' and I Do Not have a c-notch. I will eventually cause I will bag it. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors Last edited by myoldchevytruck; 09-11-2009 at 10:31 AM.

09-11-2009, 10:18 AM	#3
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: 6 inch rear drop? depends. I'd think for sufficient axle travel, you'll more than likely need a "c" notch for a drop larger than 4". __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson Last edited by tcb-1; 09-11-2009 at 01:44 PM.

09-11-2009, 10:37 AM	#4
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	Re: 6 inch rear drop? myoldchevytruck can i see a pic of your truck since u have a stepside just like me? i want too see how the rear looks! so should i get a cnotch then?

09-11-2009, 10:44 AM	#5
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: 6 inch rear drop? i'll dig a pic from my photo bucket out for you. I'm gonna notch mine prolly after the holidays but thats only cause I'm gonna bag it __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

09-11-2009, 12:31 PM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: 6 inch rear drop? My truck has a six inch drop with springs and it still has few inches before it bottoms out....I dont have a notch and wont be doing one till I bag it if I ever... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-11-2009, 08:44 PM	#8
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	Re: 6 inch rear drop? what drop do u got in the front?

09-11-2009, 10:03 PM	#11
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 2,270	Re: 6 inch rear drop? Same for my truck, 4/6 drop with no cnotch. __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

09-11-2009, 11:14 PM	#12
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: 6 inch rear drop? 6" drop and if i hit a even decient bump it hits the frame and forget hauling anything __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

09-12-2009, 12:13 PM	#14
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	Re: 6 inch rear drop? u said ur rear is 7 in is ur truck bagged?

09-12-2009, 12:20 PM	#15
allen123 It'll buff out Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Blanchard,Ok Posts: 1,376	Re: 6 inch rear drop? This is my truck i just put the early classic springs on and thats it here it is __________________ 1972 Chevy c10 swb 2008 CBR600RR Grafitti edition My Build Cody Allen

09-12-2009, 12:22 PM	#16
Ben IV Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Glenpool OK Posts: 255	Re: 6 inch rear drop? I think it depends on the truck, a short bed is lighter so it compresses the springs less than a longbed, when I put 6'' drop springs in the back of my panel the axle was on the bumpstops so i c-notched it. __________________ 70 GMC custom short bed conversion 69 GMC panel truck

09-12-2009, 12:36 PM	#17
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	Re: 6 inch rear drop? i cant really see the drop pics its to dark! well im going to be droping my short step and i understand how u said its lighter than a long bed!

09-12-2009, 04:15 PM	#19
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	Re: 6 inch rear drop? when i install the c-notch do i have to cut into the frame?

09-13-2009, 12:09 AM	#21
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	Re: 6 inch rear drop? say i get 6inch coils and 1inch lowering block, would that make it a 7inch drop?



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09-13-2009, 12:32 AM	#22
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 6 inch rear drop? yes 7in

09-13-2009, 12:44 AM	#23
drewfever1020 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 412	Re: 6 inch rear drop? ok cool how does a 7inch drop look? oh and how does the lowering block install?

09-13-2009, 10:15 AM	#24
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 6 inch rear drop? The blocks go between the axle housing and control arm. If you go with a 4in drop or greater, I would suggest a super track bar and the shock relocators. These are pretty much, Must Have items when properly dropping a truck. As the rear of the truck gets lower, the rear tends to shift to the side. The track bar will help to correct that issue. The stock shocks will lay too flat in the factory position, that's why you will need to relocate the shock mounts. There are many vendors that supply these items. I use ECE(Early Classic Enterprise)for most items.

09-13-2009, 10:26 AM	#25
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Re: 6 inch rear drop? Wheel and Tire choice makes a huge diffy. I got 20/22's on my Blazer frame with a 5/7 drop and it doesn't look as low as it did when I had the 17's on it 2 weeks ago. (It's just rolling chassis) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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