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65shortbox · 11-28-2012, 08:02 PM

Here is mine:
4" front 5" out back, cpp coils

Blue_Aura · 11-28-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 65shortbox

Here is mine:
4" front 5" out back, cpp coils

Beautiful! What size rims and tires do you have on that?
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65shortbox · 11-28-2012, 09:46 PM

Thanks for the compliments. Nitto 555's, 245/40 18 front and 285/30 20 rear. Forgot to add cpp c-notch welded in rather than bolted.
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glos55 · 11-29-2012, 03:31 PM

Nice!!! 65shortbox Lets see more pics! like interior and under hood

polarisman340 · 11-29-2012, 06:22 PM

Quick question on the static dropped trucks. How many of you are notching the frame in the rear? I'm dropping a '64 long box, looking at "5 drop coils, or a combination of blocks & coils totaling "5 in the rear and wondering how necessary a set of bolt-in c-notches would be? Any opinions? Maybe pics of how close the rear axle is to the frame in your static drop setup?? Any info is much appreciated!!!!

65shortbox · 11-29-2012, 06:33 PM

I am not sure of the "magic number" where you would add c-notch but I have had three of these trucks, two lowered, and the short bed was the lowest. I added the c-notch because it felt like I would lose control when on the freeway and hit a bump on the road. At first I could not figure it out because bumpstops are rubber and soft. Thought maybe it was the front end/bumpsteer. I noticed when I would add a decent load out back the axle was resting on the bumpstops. After I installed the c-notch it made a world of difference in ride quality and highway speed stability. I HIGHLY recommend it when lowering these trucks any significant amount like you propose. Maybe check distance between bumpstops and axle after you drop the truck to be sure. Just my .02...

**MisterC** · 11-29-2012, 10:58 PM

Hey Polaris,

The "rule of thumb" is anything over 4 inches should be notched. I'll post up a couple of pictures soon, but I just completed a 4 inch coil drop and my spacing is fine. However, if I were to go any lower, I'd definitely notch the frame.

polarisman340 · 11-30-2012, 06:56 PM

Thanks for the replies, that pretty much answered my question. Since I'm gonna have the box off it over the winter, I'm thinkin it'd be a smart time to go ahead with the notches. Thanks again!!!

**DURG** · 12-01-2012, 02:56 PM

This is at 5-1/2" in the front and 6-1/2" in the rear as measured from the floor to underside of main frame rails directly below front and rear cab mounts.

66redw/white · 12-01-2012, 09:26 PM

that is so bad ass lookin. love it

glos55 · 12-02-2012, 08:45 AM

Its bad a$$ alright!!! I love it too!!!

HouldenCaulfield · 12-02-2012, 10:17 PM

DURG? What size tires are you running?

**DURG** · 12-02-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by HouldenCaulfield

DURG? What size tires are you running?

265-40-22 and 245-40-20 Nitto NT555 Extreme ZR

Pablo22 · 12-06-2012, 11:27 PM

CPP 4/5 kit.

MacsGTO · 12-07-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GMR-PERFORMANCE

CPP modular spindels ( -2) and 2 inch drop springs up front 4 inch drop with adjust bar in the rear.. 245/45/17 front and 275/40/17 rear.

I know I'm new to the forum but man I love everything about your girl. Your color combo is excellent.

Desert.Chevy · 12-15-2012, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 65shortbox

Here is mine:
4" front 5" out back, cpp coils

Great looking truck, nice stance. Any more pictures?
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WTexChevy · 12-23-2012, 10:49 AM

1 coil cut from front.

steve'62 · 12-23-2012, 10:54 AM

Durg, lookin awesome, would love to see it all together!!
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66-PMD-GMC · 12-24-2012, 01:19 AM

I have gone through this thread and see a lot of cool trucks.
There is a lot of hard work showing in those photos. Nice job guys.
What I am wondering is where are the photos of the suspensions?
I am specifically looking to find information on coil over front and rear static suspensions.
I was going to do air springs but can't find a system that has a single set ride height as I do not want to have a variable system.
So I was thinking a static coil over system would be best for what I am doing.
Does anyone know if there is anything available on static coil over suspensions and if so where?

65shortbox · 12-24-2012, 01:34 AM

Durg's is static drop ridetech coil over. Check his thread, GREAT work on his truck.
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66-PMD-GMC · 12-24-2012, 01:44 AM

So where is his build thread?

66-PMD-GMC · 12-24-2012, 01:58 AM

I found this thread.. cool static rear suspension
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550139

**DURG** · 12-25-2012, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

So where is his build thread?

Right in the 60-66 project section.

70*cst · 12-26-2012, 09:00 PM

I'm gonna try.[IMG]pc130043[/IMG]

70*cst · 12-26-2012, 09:02 PM

Nope, guess I'll have to try something else!

11-28-2012, 08:02 PM	#251
65shortbox Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 39	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 Here is mine: 4" front 5" out back, cpp coils

11-28-2012, 09:46 PM	#253
65shortbox Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 39	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 Thanks for the compliments. Nitto 555's, 245/40 18 front and 285/30 20 rear. Forgot to add cpp c-notch welded in rather than bolted. Posted via Mobile Device

11-29-2012, 03:31 PM	#254
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 Nice!!! 65shortbox Lets see more pics! like interior and under hood __________________ LIFE IS SHORT HAVE FUN

11-29-2012, 06:22 PM	#255
polarisman340 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Slinger, WI Posts: 10	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 Quick question on the static dropped trucks. How many of you are notching the frame in the rear? I'm dropping a '64 long box, looking at "5 drop coils, or a combination of blocks & coils totaling "5 in the rear and wondering how necessary a set of bolt-in c-notches would be? Any opinions? Maybe pics of how close the rear axle is to the frame in your static drop setup?? Any info is much appreciated!!!!

11-29-2012, 06:33 PM	#256
65shortbox Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 39	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 I am not sure of the "magic number" where you would add c-notch but I have had three of these trucks, two lowered, and the short bed was the lowest. I added the c-notch because it felt like I would lose control when on the freeway and hit a bump on the road. At first I could not figure it out because bumpstops are rubber and soft. Thought maybe it was the front end/bumpsteer. I noticed when I would add a decent load out back the axle was resting on the bumpstops. After I installed the c-notch it made a world of difference in ride quality and highway speed stability. I HIGHLY recommend it when lowering these trucks any significant amount like you propose. Maybe check distance between bumpstops and axle after you drop the truck to be sure. Just my .02...

11-29-2012, 10:58 PM	#257
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 Hey Polaris, The "rule of thumb" is anything over 4 inches should be notched. I'll post up a couple of pictures soon, but I just completed a 4 inch coil drop and my spacing is fine. However, if I were to go any lower, I'd definitely notch the frame. __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

11-30-2012, 06:56 PM	#258
polarisman340 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Slinger, WI Posts: 10	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 Thanks for the replies, that pretty much answered my question. Since I'm gonna have the box off it over the winter, I'm thinkin it'd be a smart time to go ahead with the notches. Thanks again!!!

12-01-2012, 02:56 PM	#259
DURG Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scarborough ME. Posts: 413	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 This is at 5-1/2" in the front and 6-1/2" in the rear as measured from the floor to underside of main frame rails directly below front and rear cab mounts. __________________ 1962 Impala SS 383 stroker Tremec TKO 600 Black 1965 SWB BBW Fleetside Custom Cab PB Coilover setup Black 2003 100th Anniversary Road King Classic Silver Black

12-01-2012, 09:26 PM	#260
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 that is so bad ass lookin. love it __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

12-02-2012, 08:45 AM	#261
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 Its bad a$$ alright!!! I love it too!!! __________________ LIFE IS SHORT HAVE FUN

12-02-2012, 10:17 PM	#262
HouldenCaulfield Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 108	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 DURG? What size tires are you running?

12-06-2012, 11:27 PM	#264
Pablo22 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 34	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 CPP 4/5 kit. Attached Images

12-23-2012, 10:49 AM	#267
WTexChevy Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 95	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 1 coil cut from front.

12-23-2012, 10:54 AM	#268
steve'62 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Goodyear,az Posts: 251	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 Durg, lookin awesome, would love to see it all together!! Posted via Mobile Device

12-24-2012, 01:19 AM	#269
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 I have gone through this thread and see a lot of cool trucks. There is a lot of hard work showing in those photos. Nice job guys. What I am wondering is where are the photos of the suspensions? I am specifically looking to find information on coil over front and rear static suspensions. I was going to do air springs but can't find a system that has a single set ride height as I do not want to have a variable system. So I was thinking a static coil over system would be best for what I am doing. Does anyone know if there is anything available on static coil over suspensions and if so where? __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac



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12-24-2012, 01:34 AM	#270
65shortbox Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 39	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 Durg's is static drop ridetech coil over. Check his thread, GREAT work on his truck. Posted via Mobile Device

12-24-2012, 01:44 AM	#271
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 So where is his build thread? __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

12-24-2012, 01:58 AM	#272
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 I found this thread.. cool static rear suspension http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550139 __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

12-26-2012, 09:00 PM	#274
70*cst Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: strunk, ky Posts: 3	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 I'm gonna try.[IMG]pc130043[/IMG]

12-26-2012, 09:02 PM	#275
70*cst Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: strunk, ky Posts: 3	Re: How about some pics of Static dropped 60-66 Nope, guess I'll have to try something else! Last edited by 70cst; 12-26-2012 at 09:22 PM. Reason: no pic*

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