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Old 07-24-2016, 11:57 PM   #1
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5.5/7 drop kit questions (mainly bout the c-notch)

About to get a C-notch kit from CPP, and had some questions

Do I need to remove the upper spring plate when installing the c-notch?

How much clearance should I get with the 7 inch drop in the rear?

How accurate are the instructions? Ive heard of some of the 'reference holes' to be off.

And if anyone has any pics of their 5.5/7 drop, post em up!
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Old 07-25-2016, 07:37 AM   #2
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Re: 5.5/7 drop kit questions (mainly bout the c-notch)

You will not have to remove the upper spring plate to install the C-notch. I'm not sure how much clearance you'll get on the 7" drop. The instructions are ok but lacking detail.
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Old 07-25-2016, 07:41 AM   #3
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Re: 5.5/7 drop kit questions (mainly bout the c-notch)

I traced the profile of the C-notch onto a piece of thin cardboard and used one of the bottom reference holes to determine how far back to locate the cut out. I oversized the cutout approx. 1/4" larger than the trace.
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Old 07-25-2016, 07:44 AM   #4
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Re: 5.5/7 drop kit questions (mainly bout the c-notch)

I bolted on the C-notch and also welded it into place.
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Old 07-25-2016, 08:04 AM   #5
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Re: 5.5/7 drop kit questions (mainly bout the c-notch)

My truck is 5.5" and 8" and I have no issues with bottoming out in the rear. I don't haul anything other than a plastic tote, chairs and maybe a cooler.
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Old 07-25-2016, 10:02 PM   #6
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Re: 5.5/7 drop kit questions (mainly bout the c-notch)

Good looking truck! What size wheels and tires are those?
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Old 07-26-2016, 09:44 AM   #7
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Good looking truck! What size wheels and tires are those?
20x10 with 5.5bs rears 295/45-20
and 18x8 up front. 255/55-18
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Old 07-26-2016, 11:13 AM   #8
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Re: 5.5/7 drop kit questions (mainly bout the c-notch)

That's my drop and I used the CCP notches also. I did it the hard way with the bed on because the 4/6 just wasn't enough and I had already painted.

It's pretty self explanatory once you get the notches in hand. Maybe a little massaging, but should be pretty straight forward.
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Old 07-31-2016, 05:28 PM   #9
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Re: 5.5/7 drop kit questions (mainly bout the c-notch)

good info. I just ordered a load of goods from CPP and a handful of other places and had the same question regarding the c notch.
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Old 06-22-2018, 01:02 PM   #10
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Re: 5.5/7 drop kit questions (mainly bout the c-notch)

anybody running stock inner fender wells with there 5.5/7 drop???
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Old 06-22-2018, 04:05 PM   #11
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Re: 5.5/7 drop kit questions (mainly bout the c-notch)

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anybody running stock inner fender wells with there 5.5/7 drop???
I run stock inner fenders in my truck. No issues. But, it depends on what size tire you run, tire size and wheel backspace. If your tires are too tall, it may rub on big bumps.
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Old 06-22-2018, 04:12 PM   #12
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I run stock inner fenders in my truck. No issues. But, it depends on what size tire you run, tire size and wheel backspace. If your tires are too tall, it may rub on big bumps.
and you are running 5.5/7 drop? for now i will be on stock 15s i want to drive it around a good bit not 100% daily it but i dont want to give up on the stock inner fender wells for a little while. I do not mind if it scraps a little on big bumps.
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Old 06-25-2018, 02:05 PM   #13
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and you are running 5.5/7 drop? for now i will be on stock 15s i want to drive it around a good bit not 100% daily it but i dont want to give up on the stock inner fender wells for a little while. I do not mind if it scraps a little on big bumps.
Sorry for the delay. I am running 5.5 and 7" drop on my truck. I like the way it looks but honestly it rode better with the stock springs up front. I have 3" drop springs. Not a huge fan of the ride now.
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