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smbrouss70 · 10-01-2003, 07:53 PM

Hi, I'm new here and have read quite a few of the threads and I have a few questions that haven't been answered.

First of all, I read somewhere that ECE's 6" drop rear coil doesn't need to have a c-notch installed, if I were to put those coils on my 70 Chevy and add the c-notch with a 2" block, would it cause a problem?

Secondly, does anyone have a good idea about getting rid of the gas tank behind the seat, without having a tank hanging below the rear bumper? I would like to be able to put at least a 20-25 Gal. tank and keep it hidden almost completely.

And Lastly, I've seen on a few websites, especially when they use airbags, that people have cut off the steering stop and the whole bump stop mount in order to gain clearance. Does anyone know if this will cause any steering problems as far as steering too far to one side, and if not will that help me get a tighter turning radius?

Thanks for your help, in advance!

SCOTI · 10-02-2003, 05:30 PM

First of all, I read somewhere that ECE's 6" drop rear coil doesn't need to have a c-notch installed, if I were to put those coils on my 70 Chevy and add the c-notch with a 2" block, would it cause a problem?
If they say you can use the 6" w/o the c-section, it should work w/the 2" blocks & a c-section because you'll gain an extra 2.5" of travel when using c-sections.

Secondly, does anyone have a good idea about getting rid of the gas tank behind the seat, without having a tank hanging below the rear bumper? I would like to be able to put at least a 20-25 Gal. tank and keep it hidden almost completely.
You can use a stock blazer tank, an aftermarket tank from NoLimit, or one of the board members here (FuelCellGuy) posted he could build them to your specs.

And Lastly, I've seen on a few websites, especially when they use airbags, that people have cut off the steering stop and the whole bump stop mount in order to gain clearance. Does anyone know if this will cause any steering problems as far as steering too far to one side, and if not will that help me get a tighter turning radius?
Your turning radius will be limited by the internal stops in the steering box & the amount of back spacing your front wheels have. The more b.space, the sooner they interfere w/the lower a-arms

Hope this helps.

smbrouss70 · 10-03-2003, 12:28 AM

Thanks, that's exactly the info I was looking for. I appreciate it

10-01-2003, 07:53 PM	#1
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	New Member w/ a few questions Hi, I'm new here and have read quite a few of the threads and I have a few questions that haven't been answered. First of all, I read somewhere that ECE's 6" drop rear coil doesn't need to have a c-notch installed, if I were to put those coils on my 70 Chevy and add the c-notch with a 2" block, would it cause a problem? Secondly, does anyone have a good idea about getting rid of the gas tank behind the seat, without having a tank hanging below the rear bumper? I would like to be able to put at least a 20-25 Gal. tank and keep it hidden almost completely. And Lastly, I've seen on a few websites, especially when they use airbags, that people have cut off the steering stop and the whole bump stop mount in order to gain clearance. Does anyone know if this will cause any steering problems as far as steering too far to one side, and if not will that help me get a tighter turning radius? Thanks for your help, in advance! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

10-02-2003, 05:30 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	First of all, I read somewhere that ECE's 6" drop rear coil doesn't need to have a c-notch installed, if I were to put those coils on my 70 Chevy and add the c-notch with a 2" block, would it cause a problem? If they say you can use the 6" w/o the c-section, it should work w/the 2" blocks & a c-section because you'll gain an extra 2.5" of travel when using c-sections. Secondly, does anyone have a good idea about getting rid of the gas tank behind the seat, without having a tank hanging below the rear bumper? I would like to be able to put at least a 20-25 Gal. tank and keep it hidden almost completely. You can use a stock blazer tank, an aftermarket tank from NoLimit, or one of the board members here (FuelCellGuy) posted he could build them to your specs. And Lastly, I've seen on a few websites, especially when they use airbags, that people have cut off the steering stop and the whole bump stop mount in order to gain clearance. Does anyone know if this will cause any steering problems as far as steering too far to one side, and if not will that help me get a tighter turning radius? Your turning radius will be limited by the internal stops in the steering box & the amount of back spacing your front wheels have. The more b.space, the sooner they interfere w/the lower a-arms Hope this helps. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-03-2003, 12:28 AM	#3
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,781	Thanks, that's exactly the info I was looking for. I appreciate it __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build



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