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Old 02-05-2015, 02:03 AM   #1
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Next step

Currently have c notch and bags but want to go lower. What's the biggest notch I can do with the stock trailing arms?
What's the best most affordable kit?

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Old 02-05-2015, 02:34 AM   #2
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You have a couple options depending on how much you want to spend.

Porterbuilt has arms that have more drop and I believe will clear the frame. You can either go with all his stuff of then piece together the rest of what you need: http://pbfab.com/63-72-stage-2-deluxe-rear-kit

No Limit has a rear frame section that raises everything 4 inches: http://nolimit.net/products#!/C10-Re...tegory=6157532

Or you could Z the rear frame: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485504
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Old 02-05-2015, 02:44 AM   #3
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I'm on a budget so it needs to be cheap.
Can't i do a 6" notch and relocate my bags to get lower?
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Old 02-05-2015, 02:49 AM   #4
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You can. You limit will be when the arms hit the frame. If you arent laying out up front then you may never notice. Take a look at this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=593436
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Old 02-05-2015, 03:38 AM   #5
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Thanks man. Good info in that thread. I think I'll go with his setup. Seems simple enough. Bigger notch and run the bags off the axle. Should get my rear end down another 3-4".
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Old 02-05-2015, 08:13 AM   #6
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Re: Next step

Flipping the front brackets will help keep the pinion angle under control as you drop it lower.
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Old 02-05-2015, 11:57 AM   #7
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Flipping the front brackets will help keep the pinion angle under control as you drop it lower.
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What brackets?
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You have a couple options depending on how much you want to spend.

Porterbuilt has arms that have more drop and I believe will clear the frame. You can either go with all his stuff of then piece together the rest of what you need: http://pbfab.com/63-72-stage-2-deluxe-rear-kit

No Limit has a rear frame section that raises everything 4 inches: http://nolimit.net/products#!/C10-Re...tegory=6157532

Or you could Z the rear frame: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485504
I'm installing the No Limit rear frame kit now. When the frame hits the axle you'll be 1" or so off the ground. I'm putting in a small c notch to lay completely out. It's a nice simple kit.
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Old 02-05-2015, 02:44 PM   #9
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Thanks man. Good info in that thread. I think I'll go with his setup. Seems simple enough. Bigger notch and run the bags off the axle. Should get my rear end down another 3-4".
No prob. Let me know if you need a hand. I'm right down the hill from you.

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The brackets that your trailing arms are connected to in the front. You can grind/drill out the rivets and bolt the brackets back on upside down. You can also add a aluminum spacer in between to help center your wheels.
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