Any issues with notching bed crossmember to clear dropped shackles? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**MikeB** · 07-29-2018, 05:20 PM

I need to cut clearance notches in the bed support u-channel to clear dropped shackles. Seems to me like I'm gonna lose some bed and even fender rigidity, since that u-channel supports the outer sides of the bed. I may even try to find a similar u-channel, or come up with something to install 5-6" closer to the tailgate.

Comments?

bigarmzz · 07-29-2018, 09:02 PM

cut it out for dropped shackles many times, doesn't affect a thing

actually, I just cut out my 86 I have lowered just yesterday so I could lower it another 1", now im finally happy with my stance

pic is at a show a few weeks ago with only the flip kit installed (before I dropped it another inch in rear). I haven't taken any pics of it since I installed the drop shackles yesterday, but it def looks better now....an inch makes all the difference

07-29-2018, 05:20 PM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,429	Any issues with notching bed crossmember to clear dropped shackles? I need to cut clearance notches in the bed support u-channel to clear dropped shackles. Seems to me like I'm gonna lose some bed and even fender rigidity, since that u-channel supports the outer sides of the bed. I may even try to find a similar u-channel, or come up with something to install 5-6" closer to the tailgate. Comments? __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 34 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 23 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 07-29-2018 at 06:18 PM.

07-29-2018, 09:02 PM	#2
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: Any issues with notching bed crossmember to clear dropped shackles? cut it out for dropped shackles many times, doesn't affect a thing actually, I just cut out my 86 I have lowered just yesterday so I could lower it another 1", now im finally happy with my stance pic is at a show a few weeks ago with only the flip kit installed (before I dropped it another inch in rear). I haven't taken any pics of it since I installed the drop shackles yesterday, but it def looks better now....an inch makes all the difference Attached Images __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7 Last edited by bigarmzz; 07-29-2018 at 09:08 PM.



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