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Old 05-12-2017, 09:07 AM   #10
hewittca
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Re: 4/6" drop on a 71 C10 SWB need a C-notch?

I agree with everyone on the rear, but no one has addressed the front yet. I have 4" springs in front and you are definitely going to need to make some cuts if you go that route. At 4" spring drop, you are just sitting on the bump stops. I had to completely cut out the bump stop mount and put in a smaller bump stop to get any decent travel up front. Also, your shock is going to be bottomed out bad at a 4" spring drop. I custom made and welded in a new top shock mount to give me adequate travel. There are aftermarket top shock mounts that will work, but I wanted to make my own. If you don't want to go through all this trouble, I recommend installing some 2.5" drop spindles and either a 1" or 2" drop spring. That will get you where you want to be and you wont have to cut anything.
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