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**swervin ervin** · 03-29-2003, 07:44 PM

My flip kit came yesterday, and it's on today.

I did have 4" leafs, and used the top hole in the shackles, for a drop of around 5". I measured everything today before starting. It was 27.5" all the way around. After I flipped it and put my old stock leafs back on, again, putting the back of the leaf in the top hole in the shackle, it was still 27.5" in front of course, but the back was now 25.75".

Hmm... this amounts to 1.75" lower. It looked to me, and it may have been my eyes playing tricks on me, that the back was too low. If my previous measurements were right, and I think they were, this would mean I was now over 6", by about a 1/2". I went back and put the rear of the leaf in the lower shackle hole. This moved it up 1/2", to 26.25".

Anyway to the point. I now have measurements of 27.5 in front, and 26.25 at the rear. I'm pretty sure there is a difference of 1.25" in front and rear fender well lips, so this sounds right.

So, what do you 4/6 guys have for measurements? It don't matter what size your tires and wheels are, I only want to know how much difference you have in yours.

It looks a lot better I think. I'll get some pics tomorrow, it's about dark here now. I'll probably get a C notch now. I only have around 2.5" left between the axle and frame. Not enough I don't think. I don't want to go banging on the frame.

I removed the bump stop too.

BaggedC10 · 03-29-2003, 08:15 PM

Sweet!

My frame is notched using WC's kit and it's awesome.

gldevall · 03-29-2003, 08:22 PM

Well I'm not sure how much this will help, considering I have the 4.3 in it. But, here are the measurements I took

Front Driver 27 3/8"
Front Passenger 28"
Rear Driver 25 7/8"
Rear Passenger 26 5/16"

This is the first time I have taken measurements. Should there be this much variation in them? Also, these are from the ground to the wheel well. Hope it helps.

**swervin ervin** · 03-29-2003, 09:14 PM

Gary,

sounds similar to what I have. As to the difference between side to side, do you have a full tank of gas in the drivers side and empty on the passenger? Mine has always done this unless both sides were about empty or full.

Thanks

**swervin ervin** · 03-29-2003, 11:37 PM

Well, no doubt, I'm going to install a C-notch. I drove my truck tonight and was hitting the frame a little. We have some terrible roads in this neck of the woods, so no way to get around a notch.

I'm really liking the new level stance.

C&C Chevy · 03-30-2003, 12:16 AM

Can't wait for the pics!

bill_ont_canada · 03-30-2003, 04:34 AM

Hey Mike, try to get some pics when you are installing the notch, it could be a good "how to" for those of us who have not done it yet.

Just a thought...

Razorback_Fan · 03-30-2003, 09:10 AM

The fun never ends with these trucks does it

**swervin ervin** · 03-30-2003, 07:09 PM

Here's how she sits now. What'cha think?

**swervin ervin** · 03-30-2003, 07:12 PM

Here's another from the other side.

low 84 · 03-30-2003, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bill_ont_canada
Hey Mike, try to get some pics when you are installing the notch, it could be a good "how to" for those of us who have not done it yet.

Just a thought...

i already did that, heres a copy

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First thing is to have the flip kit installed and the wheels on the truck and the truck on the ground. this way you can mark the exact center of the axle on the frame so the notch will line up with the frame correctly. The next thing i did was make a templete out of card board the same size as the semi-circle part of the notch that goes through the frame. I used a level and stood it straight up on the axle, with the straight edge of the level lined up with the certer of the axle tube. The level should show you on your frame exactly where the center line of the notch should be so your notch is centerd correctly. scribe this center line on the frame. then take your templete and line the center of it up with the line on your frame and trace it on there. BEFORE YOU CUT: be sure to have the frame supported on both sides of the notch, and only do one side at a time, one side needs to be completely done and bolted in before you cut the other side. okay now you can cut, i used a grinder with 4 1/2 inch cutting wheel

okay now after you have it cut slip the notch on and use clamps to hold it in place

now you can start drilling the holes, you'll need a good hard metal drill bit. each time you drill one hole go ahead and instert that bolt and snug the nut up, this way you know all of your bolt holes will line up. torque them all to spec.

put you bumpstop on and your set.

inside view

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ocbaud · 03-30-2003, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
Here's how she sits now. What'cha think?

thats the one thing i had over your truck, the drop, now i dont even have that:p

BaggedC10 · 03-30-2003, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ocbaud

thats the one thing i had over your truck, the drop, now i dont even have that:p

Yep, and his truck looks a bit lower than your's now too. :p

gldevall · 03-30-2003, 10:18 PM

Looks GREAT Mike!!

ocbaud · 03-30-2003, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LowC10

Yep, and his truck looks a bit lower than your's now too. :p

smaller tires he has

84Stepper · 03-31-2003, 12:23 AM

Lookin great Mike!

gchemist · 03-31-2003, 12:45 AM

All I want is a RIDE!!!

Nice stance Mike.

*1FaastC10* · 03-31-2003, 01:44 AM

i hate to be the first one to go against the grain here... but i dont like it. needs to be lower, i'm sure ART is looking forward to your business :p

79BIG10 · 03-31-2003, 03:49 AM

I really like the stance there Mike

But if you're going to notch it I agree with Jeremy you know the bug will bite you to go with bags. Might as well do it then

Low87 · 03-31-2003, 09:33 AM

Looks perfect Mike! Nice and level.

BigRed · 03-31-2003, 09:41 AM

I think it's perfect. I wouldn't go any lower. Nice and level, good stance! Very sporty.

TIMSPEED · 03-31-2003, 01:45 PM

Hmm..On my truck, I got 27" Measurement all around, and I only have a 3/5 drop with 255/55 17's...

bigblock73 · 03-31-2003, 01:56 PM

Looks awesome Mike!

good job!

-Jeff

**swervin ervin** · 03-31-2003, 02:58 PM

Thanks guys.

I ordered the C-notch this morning. Will probably get it installed this coming weekend.

TIMSPEED · 03-31-2003, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swervin ervin
Thanks guys.

I ordered the C-notch this morning. Will probably get it installed this coming weekend.

I guess that 1" makes all the difference, with my 5" DJM Flip Kit, I have about a SOLID 4" between the axle and the frame. (and all my fenders measured out to 27")

03-29-2003, 07:44 PM	#1
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	She's at 4/6 My flip kit came yesterday, and it's on today. I did have 4" leafs, and used the top hole in the shackles, for a drop of around 5". I measured everything today before starting. It was 27.5" all the way around. After I flipped it and put my old stock leafs back on, again, putting the back of the leaf in the top hole in the shackle, it was still 27.5" in front of course, but the back was now 25.75". Hmm... this amounts to 1.75" lower. It looked to me, and it may have been my eyes playing tricks on me, that the back was too low. If my previous measurements were right, and I think they were, this would mean I was now over 6", by about a 1/2". I went back and put the rear of the leaf in the lower shackle hole. This moved it up 1/2", to 26.25". Anyway to the point. I now have measurements of 27.5 in front, and 26.25 at the rear. I'm pretty sure there is a difference of 1.25" in front and rear fender well lips, so this sounds right. So, what do you 4/6 guys have for measurements? It don't matter what size your tires and wheels are, I only want to know how much difference you have in yours. It looks a lot better I think. I'll get some pics tomorrow, it's about dark here now. I'll probably get a C notch now. I only have around 2.5" left between the axle and frame. Not enough I don't think. I don't want to go banging on the frame. I removed the bump stop too. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-29-2003, 08:15 PM	#2
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Sweet! My frame is notched using WC's kit and it's awesome. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

03-29-2003, 08:22 PM	#3
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Well I'm not sure how much this will help, considering I have the 4.3 in it. But, here are the measurements I took Front Driver 27 3/8" Front Passenger 28" Rear Driver 25 7/8" Rear Passenger 26 5/16" This is the first time I have taken measurements. Should there be this much variation in them? Also, these are from the ground to the wheel well. Hope it helps. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

03-30-2003, 12:16 AM	#6
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Can't wait for the pics! __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

03-30-2003, 04:34 AM	#7
bill_ont_canada Nobody is perfect... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London,Ont,Canada Posts: 200	Hey Mike, try to get some pics when you are installing the notch, it could be a good "how to" for those of us who have not done it yet. Just a thought... __________________ Have a fabulous day. Bill... (ö¿ö) " Loud Pipes Save Lives "

03-29-2003, 09:14 PM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Gary, sounds similar to what I have. As to the difference between side to side, do you have a full tank of gas in the drivers side and empty on the passenger? Mine has always done this unless both sides were about empty or full. Thanks

03-29-2003, 11:37 PM	#5
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Well, no doubt, I'm going to install a C-notch. I drove my truck tonight and was hitting the frame a little. We have some terrible roads in this neck of the woods, so no way to get around a notch. I'm really liking the new level stance.

03-30-2003, 09:10 AM	#8
Razorback_Fan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Katy Tx Posts: 188	The fun never ends with these trucks does it

03-30-2003, 07:09 PM	#9
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Here's how she sits now. What'cha think?

03-30-2003, 07:12 PM	#10
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Here's another from the other side.

03-30-2003, 10:18 PM	#14
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Looks GREAT Mike!! __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

03-31-2003, 12:23 AM	#16
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Lookin great Mike! __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

03-31-2003, 12:45 AM	#17
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	All I want is a RIDE!!! Nice stance Mike. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

03-31-2003, 01:44 AM	#18
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,400	i hate to be the first one to go against the grain here... but i dont like it. needs to be lower, i'm sure ART is looking forward to your business :p

03-31-2003, 03:49 AM	#19
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	I really like the stance there Mike But if you're going to notch it I agree with Jeremy you know the bug will bite you to go with bags. Might as well do it then __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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03-31-2003, 09:33 AM	#20
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Looks perfect Mike! Nice and level. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

03-31-2003, 09:41 AM	#21
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	I think it's perfect. I wouldn't go any lower. Nice and level, good stance! Very sporty. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

03-31-2003, 01:45 PM	#22
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Hmm..On my truck, I got 27" Measurement all around, and I only have a 3/5 drop with 255/55 17's... __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

03-31-2003, 01:56 PM	#23
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Looks awesome Mike! good job! -Jeff

03-31-2003, 02:58 PM	#24
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Thanks guys. I ordered the C-notch this morning. Will probably get it installed this coming weekend.

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