Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tony71c10 · 02-07-2019, 01:20 PM

Im undecided on my rear drop, not wanting to c-notch. Wanted to see if any one could post any pics of how much room you have from the axle to the frame you have with your drop in the rear. I have a swb with a missing wood floor. My truck is not a daily. Any pics are appreciated.

**1971Stepside** · 02-07-2019, 01:43 PM

Sorry I don't have a pic to post to show you, but I am running the ECE 6" drop spring and don't have a C-notch and don't need one. Talk to Early Classic and they will guide you. I'm sure if I slammed a speed bump or something I would hit the rubber stops, but I plan to go slow...over speed bumps.

TruDom · 02-07-2019, 02:34 PM

ECE 6" drop coil springs in the back, no notch. its about 3" between axle and frame.

i wanted the spacing between the tire and fender curve to be equal the whole curve. it is... hard to see in pic.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1548989450

68Stepbed · 02-08-2019, 10:02 AM

This isn't my current stance, but when I used to have a 4.5/6.75 drop and no c-notch.

**zicc1835** · 02-08-2019, 09:23 PM

six inch drop ...maybe when I put the fleet side bed with wood floor and cab back on it drops a hair more ?

**zicc1835** · 02-08-2019, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TruDom

ECE 6" drop coil springs in the back, no notch. its about 3" between axle and frame.

i wanted the spacing between the tire and fender curve to be equal the whole curve. it is... hard to see in pic.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1548989450

beautiful truck by the way.......is your bed steel or wood ? looks like my frame at the moment is just under 4 inches above the axle . no exhaust installed yet no fuel in the tank. I cant imagine that dropping the frame a whole inch ....i will come back to this thread and report when i get it all back together maybe late spring

Tony71c10 · 02-09-2019, 04:50 PM

Thanks for the pics, and comments everyone

TruDom · 02-09-2019, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zicc1835

beautiful truck by the way.......is your bed steel or wood ? looks like my frame at the moment is just under 4 inches above the axle . no exhaust installed yet no fuel in the tank. I cant imagine that dropping the frame a whole inch ....i will come back to this thread and report when i get it all back together maybe late spring

thanks. steel bed.
just measured 2.25" between frame and axle.

not sure why mine is so low. good thing i dont plan on towing. honestly just got it together havent driven it on the road besides around the block. could always add an inch block if i bottom out more than i like. (before i get around to c-notch)

02-07-2019, 01:20 PM	#1
Tony71c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Houston tx Posts: 116	Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop Im undecided on my rear drop, not wanting to c-notch. Wanted to see if any one could post any pics of how much room you have from the axle to the frame you have with your drop in the rear. I have a swb with a missing wood floor. My truck is not a daily. Any pics are appreciated.

02-07-2019, 01:43 PM	#2
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,928	Re: Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop Sorry I don't have a pic to post to show you, but I am running the ECE 6" drop spring and don't have a C-notch and don't need one. Talk to Early Classic and they will guide you. I'm sure if I slammed a speed bump or something I would hit the rubber stops, but I plan to go slow...over speed bumps. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

02-07-2019, 02:34 PM	#3
TruDom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Austin Posts: 75	Re: Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop ECE 6" drop coil springs in the back, no notch. its about 3" between axle and frame. i wanted the spacing between the tire and fender curve to be equal the whole curve. it is... hard to see in pic. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1548989450

02-08-2019, 10:02 AM	#4
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop This isn't my current stance, but when I used to have a 4.5/6.75 drop and no c-notch. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

02-08-2019, 09:23 PM	#5
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,108	Re: Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop six inch drop ...maybe when I put the fleet side bed with wood floor and cab back on it drops a hair more ? Attached Images __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557

02-09-2019, 04:50 PM	#7
Tony71c10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Houston tx Posts: 116	Re: Looking for pics 5/6 rear coil drop Thanks for the pics, and comments everyone



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