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-dylan-(OO==|==OO) · 08-25-2010, 09:50 PM

im wantingto lower my 67 gmc. it has leafs in the back, andi was wondering how would i g about notching it and bagging it with leafs? And any websites that will have te best prices on notches

-dylan-(OO==|==OO) · 08-25-2010, 09:53 PM

im wanting to lower my 67 gmc, but it has leafs int he back, wat are some ways that i can go about notching and bagging with leafs? and if you have any website with good prices on notches ... let me know

ChevLoRay · 08-25-2010, 09:53 PM

I like Early Classic Enterprises. I have their 2.5/4.0 drop on my '69 SWB Chevy. Of course, there are other vendors including some on here.

oldblue1968chevy · 08-25-2010, 09:59 PM

ECE is nice for suspension, whats your budget first and how low ya wanna go?

-dylan-(OO==|==OO) · 08-26-2010, 03:00 PM

ummm im not really sure on the budget, i dont know the price ranges of them? and as far as how far i wanna lower it.... all the way.

SCOTI · 08-26-2010, 04:18 PM

CPP has a standard & HD bolt-in c-notch.
Porterbuilt has a bolt-in step notches @ differing heights depending on your needs.
SuicideDoors has step notches.
KP Components has step notches.

On your leaf equipped truck, a flip kit gets you around 5-6" of drop. To match that, you'll want spindles, dropped springs, & optimized shocks (different shocks or brackets).... or an aftermarket xmember.

If you want bags out back, your options are parallel 4-bar, converging 4-bar, 3-link, KP Components 6-link, Extensive metalworks 2-link (not to be confused w/a factory 6x-72 GM truck truck arm set-up), & aftermarket truck arm set-ups (Porterbuilt has one that allowns the rails to lay). To compliment these, you'll change out the front coils for bags.

That should be enough homework for now.

papsoldblue72 · 07-21-2011, 12:18 PM

ok need a little help ..... I want to lower the rear of my truck it has leaf springs and i see that you can purchase a flip kit .... well i am too cheap to do that .... and i really don't want to hack the frame up... can i just take the spring apart and use like one or two of them to get my ride a little lower i mean i really don't want to be on the ground .... just a little lower like 1 or 2 inches would be great .... Thanks

SCOTI · 07-21-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by papsoldblue72

ok need a little help ..... I want to lower the rear of my truck it has leaf springs and i see that you can purchase a flip kit .... well i am too cheap to do that .... and i really don't want to hack the frame up... can i just take the spring apart and use like one or two of them to get my ride a little lower i mean i really don't want to be on the ground .... just a little lower like 1 or 2 inches would be great .... Thanks

Yes, you can remove leaves & it will drop the height. It will also lower the load capacity & allow a higher possibility of wheel hop under acceleration or braking.

sneezys72 · 08-02-2011, 11:19 AM

I pulled the overload and the next spring. I also used a 1" drop shackle. Lowered the rear 3.5". No wheel hop, and still able to load it up if I need to.

papsoldblue72 · 08-02-2011, 02:19 PM

nice ............ Thanks for your help .......

SCOTI · 08-02-2011, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sneezys72

I pulled the overload and the next spring. I also used a 1" drop shackle. Lowered the rear 3.5". No wheel hop, and still able to load it up if I need to.

What does the drivetrain consist of?

papsoldblue72 · 08-03-2011, 09:17 AM

papsoldblue72 · 08-03-2011, 09:21 AM

Nothing right now. I have a 427 big block and a 350 turbo trans. I plan to use. The truck was a 305 with a 3 speed manual trans. Later on I'll probably swap out the trans for a 5 speed manual I just like shifting those gears ..... I put a link of a video i shot after getting it home.

papsoldblue72 · 08-03-2011, 09:22 AM

"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryTzTCpLIp8"]...

sneezys72 · 08-03-2011, 08:16 PM

I have a 350. Originally it had a th350, now it has a 700r4. I should add that it still has 3 springs in it.

papsoldblue72 · 08-06-2011, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneezys72

I have a 350. Originally it had a th350, now it has a 700r4. I should add that it still has 3 springs in it.

Cool can you post some pictures for me ????

sneezys72 · 08-11-2011, 10:21 PM

Sorry it has been awhile. What pics would you like?

papsoldblue72 · 08-12-2011, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneezys72

Sorry it has been awhile. What pics would you like?

some of the rear axel setup you have ...

sneezys72 · 08-13-2011, 06:41 PM

Not sure if these will help much. I have a pic of the drop shackle. It is from ECE and is a 1" drop. I included a pic of the 3 springs in the truck. I also included a pic of the 2 I took out. If you would like more let me know. I can pull a wheel off later this week if you would like that pic. With those 2 springs taken out, and the drop shackle, it lowered my truck about 3.5"

papsoldblue72 · 08-13-2011, 10:24 PM

Thanks so much that is very helpful just what i was looking for .....

papsoldblue72 · 08-13-2011, 10:27 PM

just one more favor can you take a picture of your truck.... just so i get an idea of how low it is...... thanks

sneezys72 · 08-21-2011, 12:22 PM

Will do. Will try today or tomorrow.

sneezys72 · 08-22-2011, 05:01 PM

Here is a side pic of my truck. Not the best but my street isn't very level. It gives an idea though. This is my truck lowered 3.5" all the way around. I am thinking of dropping the rear 1-2" more. I don't mind the rake, just want a little less. Sorry it's dirty, we had a dust storm the other night and I haven't had time to clean it yet. Hope that helps you.

papsoldblue72 · 08-22-2011, 05:12 PM

Thanks so much ..... You have been alot of help .... I think I am gonna do the same thing to mine.... I'm gonna wait to lower the front till i get the engine together and in because I just don't know how low it will make it with me changing from a small block engine to a big block ..... Thanks again.....

sneezys72 · 08-26-2011, 03:01 PM

Any time. I had a hard time finding info when I lowered mine. Just decided to do it. Makes it easier when someone can help out.

08-25-2010, 09:50 PM	#1
-dylan-(OO==\|==OO) I dont drive fast,, I fly low! Join Date: May 2010 Location: sheperdsville KY Posts: 118	lowering questions???? im wantingto lower my 67 gmc. it has leafs in the back, andi was wondering how would i g about notching it and bagging it with leafs? And any websites that will have te best prices on notches __________________ ____________ /_______\ (OO==\|\|==OO) 67 GMC CUSTOM,72 GMC...65 chevelle...65 fastback mustang...75 VEGA...90 lx mustang...90 supercoupe...90 jeep wrangler...04 mach 1 mustang...06 toyota tacoma...08 nissan altima

08-25-2010, 09:53 PM	#2
-dylan-(OO==\|==OO) I dont drive fast,, I fly low! Join Date: May 2010 Location: sheperdsville KY Posts: 118	lowering questions???? im wanting to lower my 67 gmc, but it has leafs int he back, wat are some ways that i can go about notching and bagging with leafs? and if you have any website with good prices on notches ... let me know __________________ ____________ /_______\ (OO==\|\|==OO) 67 GMC CUSTOM,72 GMC...65 chevelle...65 fastback mustang...75 VEGA...90 lx mustang...90 supercoupe...90 jeep wrangler...04 mach 1 mustang...06 toyota tacoma...08 nissan altima

08-25-2010, 09:53 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: lowering questions???? I like Early Classic Enterprises. I have their 2.5/4.0 drop on my '69 SWB Chevy. Of course, there are other vendors including some on here. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

08-25-2010, 09:59 PM	#4
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08-26-2010, 03:00 PM	#5
-dylan-(OO==\|==OO) I dont drive fast,, I fly low! Join Date: May 2010 Location: sheperdsville KY Posts: 118	Re: lowering questions???? ummm im not really sure on the budget, i dont know the price ranges of them? and as far as how far i wanna lower it.... all the way. __________________ ____________ /_______\ (OO==\|\|==OO) 67 GMC CUSTOM,72 GMC...65 chevelle...65 fastback mustang...75 VEGA...90 lx mustang...90 supercoupe...90 jeep wrangler...04 mach 1 mustang...06 toyota tacoma...08 nissan altima

08-26-2010, 04:18 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,924	Re: lowering questions???? CPP has a standard & HD bolt-in c-notch. Porterbuilt has a bolt-in step notches @ differing heights depending on your needs. SuicideDoors has step notches. KP Components has step notches. On your leaf equipped truck, a flip kit gets you around 5-6" of drop. To match that, you'll want spindles, dropped springs, & optimized shocks (different shocks or brackets).... or an aftermarket xmember. If you want bags out back, your options are parallel 4-bar, converging 4-bar, 3-link, KP Components 6-link, Extensive metalworks 2-link (not to be confused w/a factory 6x-72 GM truck truck arm set-up), & aftermarket truck arm set-ups (Porterbuilt has one that allowns the rails to lay). To compliment these, you'll change out the front coils for bags. That should be enough homework for now. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 08-26-2010 at 04:21 PM.

07-21-2011, 12:18 PM	#7
papsoldblue72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 232	Re: lowering questions???? ok need a little help ..... I want to lower the rear of my truck it has leaf springs and i see that you can purchase a flip kit .... well i am too cheap to do that .... and i really don't want to hack the frame up... can i just take the spring apart and use like one or two of them to get my ride a little lower i mean i really don't want to be on the ground .... just a little lower like 1 or 2 inches would be great .... Thanks

08-02-2011, 11:19 AM	#9
sneezys72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Glendale Az Posts: 73	Re: lowering questions???? I pulled the overload and the next spring. I also used a 1" drop shackle. Lowered the rear 3.5". No wheel hop, and still able to load it up if I need to.

08-02-2011, 02:19 PM	#10
papsoldblue72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 232	Re: lowering questions???? nice ............ Thanks for your help .......

08-03-2011, 09:17 AM	#12
papsoldblue72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 232	Re: lowering questions????

08-03-2011, 09:21 AM	#13
papsoldblue72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 232	Re: lowering questions???? Nothing right now. I have a 427 big block and a 350 turbo trans. I plan to use. The truck was a 305 with a 3 speed manual trans. Later on I'll probably swap out the trans for a 5 speed manual I just like shifting those gears ..... I put a link of a video i shot after getting it home.

08-03-2011, 08:16 PM	#15
sneezys72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Glendale Az Posts: 73	Re: lowering questions???? I have a 350. Originally it had a th350, now it has a 700r4. I should add that it still has 3 springs in it.

08-11-2011, 10:21 PM	#17
sneezys72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Glendale Az Posts: 73	Re: lowering questions???? Sorry it has been awhile. What pics would you like?

08-13-2011, 06:41 PM	#19
sneezys72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Glendale Az Posts: 73	Re: lowering questions???? Not sure if these will help much. I have a pic of the drop shackle. It is from ECE and is a 1" drop. I included a pic of the 3 springs in the truck. I also included a pic of the 2 I took out. If you would like more let me know. I can pull a wheel off later this week if you would like that pic. With those 2 springs taken out, and the drop shackle, it lowered my truck about 3.5" Attached Images

08-13-2011, 10:24 PM	#20
papsoldblue72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 232	Re: lowering questions???? Thanks so much that is very helpful just what i was looking for ..... __________________ *It's been a long time coming... It's time to get it done..*



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08-13-2011, 10:27 PM	#21
papsoldblue72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 232	Re: lowering questions???? just one more favor can you take a picture of your truck.... just so i get an idea of how low it is...... thanks __________________ *It's been a long time coming... It's time to get it done..*

08-21-2011, 12:22 PM	#22
sneezys72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Glendale Az Posts: 73	Re: lowering questions???? Will do. Will try today or tomorrow.

08-22-2011, 05:01 PM	#23
sneezys72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Glendale Az Posts: 73	Re: lowering questions???? Here is a side pic of my truck. Not the best but my street isn't very level. It gives an idea though. This is my truck lowered 3.5" all the way around. I am thinking of dropping the rear 1-2" more. I don't mind the rake, just want a little less. Sorry it's dirty, we had a dust storm the other night and I haven't had time to clean it yet. Hope that helps you. Attached Images

08-22-2011, 05:12 PM	#24
papsoldblue72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 232	Re: lowering questions???? Thanks so much ..... You have been alot of help .... I think I am gonna do the same thing to mine.... I'm gonna wait to lower the front till i get the engine together and in because I just don't know how low it will make it with me changing from a small block engine to a big block ..... Thanks again..... __________________ *It's been a long time coming... It's time to get it done..*

08-26-2011, 03:01 PM	#25
sneezys72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Glendale Az Posts: 73	Re: lowering questions???? Any time. I had a hard time finding info when I lowered mine. Just decided to do it. Makes it easier when someone can help out.

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