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mattboe91 · 01-08-2011, 07:52 PM

hi im new to the whole forum thing just wondering if anybody knows of a good link or anything for how to on short bed conversion 4 link/4bar set up and air bags with out notching the frame just got a 72 gmc long bed and was planning on doing that for a project at the moment thanks to ever can help

Slick67 · 01-08-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mattboe91

hi im new to the whole forum thing just wondering if anybody knows of a good link or anything for how to on short bed conversion 4 link/4bar set up and air bags with out notching the frame just got a 72 gmc long bed and was planning on doing that for a project at the moment thanks to ever can help

Check the suspension forum on here. We have alot of great members, including Porterbuilt, who would be more than happy to help out. There are alot of great build threads and FAQ's section for How-to's on here too. WELCOME from Slick67.

mattboe91 · 01-08-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Check the suspension forum on here. We have alot of great members, including Porterbuilt, who would be more than happy to help out. There are alot of great build threads and FAQ's section for How-to's on here too. WELCOME from Slick67.

thanks alot appreciate it alot just picked up a 72 gmc long bed last week lookin at youtube for bagged c-10 found a perfect one and hear to come find its actually yours so really appreciate it cause i want to see how low they would be with out notching the frame like i said early really appreciate it and awsome truck really nice work

Slick67 · 01-09-2011, 01:57 AM

Awesome!! The notch is nothing to be afraid of. Get a bolt in notch and a cutoff saw. Measure twice, cut once. Check my build thread and you will be able to see how easy it is. Just don't cut any wires or lines in the frame. A caveman could do it.

Here is a pic of the rear before the c-notch and after.
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Slick67 · 01-09-2011, 02:09 AM

Here is a 72 that I am working on for my nephew, just a clean barn find that needs some TLC.
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Jacfourteen · 01-09-2011, 02:45 AM

I agree, you should consider a c-notch, if you go to the trouble of a 4 link you need a notch to take advantage of the amount of drop you can get.

Slick67 · 01-10-2011, 01:34 AM

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mattboe91 · 01-10-2011, 10:04 AM

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cool thanks what would be a good place to get them through?

Slick67 · 01-10-2011, 04:08 PM

Go to your usual resources like *****************, cpp, and all the other 67-72 partshouses.

01-08-2011, 07:52 PM	#1
mattboe91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 17	short box conversion 4 link and air bags hi im new to the whole forum thing just wondering if anybody knows of a good link or anything for how to on short bed conversion 4 link/4bar set up and air bags with out notching the frame just got a 72 gmc long bed and was planning on doing that for a project at the moment thanks to ever can help

01-09-2011, 01:57 AM	#4
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: short box conversion 4 link and air bags Awesome!! The notch is nothing to be afraid of. Get a bolt in notch and a cutoff saw. Measure twice, cut once. Check my build thread and you will be able to see how easy it is. Just don't cut any wires or lines in the frame. A caveman could do it. Here is a pic of the rear before the c-notch and after. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed" Last edited by Slick67; 01-09-2011 at 02:01 AM.

01-09-2011, 02:09 AM	#5
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: short box conversion 4 link and air bags Here is a 72 that I am working on for my nephew, just a clean barn find that needs some TLC. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

01-09-2011, 02:45 AM	#6
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: short box conversion 4 link and air bags I agree, you should consider a c-notch, if you go to the trouble of a 4 link you need a notch to take advantage of the amount of drop you can get. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

01-10-2011, 01:34 AM	#7
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: short box conversion 4 link and air bags Here is a couple of the c. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

01-10-2011, 04:08 PM	#9
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: short box conversion 4 link and air bags Go to your usual resources like ***************, cpp, and all the other 67-72 partshouses. __________________ You found the Tater. My Blazer Build (New) - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 My 67 Build** - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"



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