Rear 4" drop, did you c-notch? pics please

[fastnotch89]

does it bottom out any.... my rearend housing is hitting the bump stop and thinking about c-notching it but really dont want too

[BugzC10]

Originally Posted by fastnotch89

does it bottom out any.... my rearend housing is hitting the bump stop and thinking about c-notching it but really dont want too

I haven't bottomed out yet, but I've only hauled light stuff so far.
Maybe you need to install some stiffer springs??
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[Sid138]

Originally Posted by fastnotch89

does it bottom out any.... my rearend housing is hitting the bump stop and thinking about c-notching it but really dont want too

How much drop do you have? Remove your bump stops with a flat head screw driver, don't haul anything heavy and don't drive fast on a bumpy road,...just my opinion. To quote Ramone from the movie Cars: "Low and slow, baby, low and slow."

Originally Posted by BugzC10

4" CPP lowering springs, plus 1.5" blocks plus .25" plate for The Gearbox Garage extended panbar.



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Just for the record, I've been talking to Bugz privately lately and he has always given excellent, top notch (no pun intended) advice. Always.

My original question was somewhat rhetorical, because I know for a fact that no notch is needed for a 4" rear drop.
Based on the suggested advice by some of the aftermarket suppliers, I just wanted to know if anyone has/had actually notched with a 4" drop in the rear.

Thanks for all the replies, however, and I'm enjoying the drop pics. Although there are a dozen threads concerning dropage, by all means, keep the replies and pics coming.

Thanks again,
Sid

[Sid138]

Originally Posted by skorpioskorpio

I always hate these numerical drop threads, it all really depends what you start out as. My Jimmy is getting a mild 12" drop and won't be even close to laying frame... but then again you can practically sit under it now .

lol,...with 12" of drop in your future, I totally understand now why you hate drop threads..lol. Good luck, brother, and don't forget before and after pics or it never happened! Can't wait to see it

[fastnotch89]

yall both have been a big help for sure, my truck has some super small springs, im going to pull the bump stops out when i get a chance plus order the 4/6 drop also, my truck will never haul anything so it should be ok, thanks for yall help again

[fastnotch89]

Who even makes the 4/6 kit?

[bugmasta]

Originally Posted by fastnotch89

Who even makes the 4/6 kit?

ECE with shock relocaters and adjustable pan hard bar.

ECE= early classic enterprises

In my opinion best kit for the backyard mechanic.
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[nlped]

I have 4" rear drop coils from CPP, and in the front I have McGaughy 2.5" drop spindles with 1" drop coils and I really like how it sits...& the ride is excellent. Oh, and no C-Notch...and I've towed, hauled heavy loads in the bed, and accidently hit some mucho pot holes with no frame to rearend contact.

My truck is ugly...but it rides awesome

[Boog]

It sits good. I hate to point it out but the side markers need to be reversed. The red ones go on the rear and amber on the front.

[Sid138]

Originally Posted by Boog

It sits good. I hate to point it out but the side markers need to be reversed. The red ones go on the rear and amber on the front.

^^ yep, what he said, and ugly is as ugly does, momma always said. It's also in the eye of the beholder, and your truck be holding character, not ugly my brother.

[nlped]

I've already swapped 'em. I didn't actually notice them until recently. Another booboo the PO did. and...thanks. My wife is always mystified that people always stop me and ask about it.
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[Square_78]

If you guys want to haul things then put air shocks in the back. Cheap and easy. My 78 rests on the bump stops normally. I can also throw 80psi into the shocks and then carry 600lbs of dirt bikes without bottoming out and have a nice comfy ride. I got my Monroe air shocks for $89 a pair with air lines and valve.
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[jjzepplin]

I have thought about doing mine like that. Fine adjustments with air shocks. Got any pics you could show us of shock location etc?

[westbrookw]

Originally Posted by BugzC10

Is your drive shaft one or two piece?
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Two piece. Shortened the back half obviously.
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[cool71]

Which drop did you choose for this black truck ?

[cool71]

What do you have this lowered ?

[wshattuck]

my 69' has a 3/5 drop... No notch. I did use a adjustable track bar to be sure it was aligned correctly.

[James the III]

Originally Posted by special-K

You can go as much as 6" w/o a notch. At 6" you are close and have to be careful not to hit bump[ stops. I know of a truck with 7" drop/no notch and that is leaf sprung.

Is that 6" all spring or
4" spring and 2" blocks??
or
5" spring and 1" block?

not that it matter much, just wondering

[GR8-68]

I have a 2" block and a 4" spring and no c-notch, although I haven't drove mine yet I do not forsee any issues with it. I do plan to go to a 5" spring to get my wheel tucked a little more though and think I will still be fine