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Old 07-17-2019, 06:27 PM   #1
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How close can your rear axle be to the frame without getting into a frame notch on a 82 c10
I need another inch and a half lower
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Old 07-17-2019, 06:41 PM   #2
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I would say a couple or 3in at the least....heavy loads or rough roads will have effect on it as well....
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Old 07-18-2019, 06:47 PM   #3
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I like 3" before anything touches. You can get by with less but for a trouble free, no contact suspension I would shoot for the 3" number.
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Old 07-18-2019, 09:31 PM   #4
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If you wanna run close to the frame. Get 2015+ Silverado 1500 bump stops.

They are soft. When I removed my rear block, and added longer shackles I had 1/2 inch travel left. So before I cut out that stand I was constantly on the bump stops,and honestly. It did not ride 1/2 bad.

So I would get a pair, and weld them in so you have a 1- 1 1/2" of travel before you hit them.
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