need help from u fab guys

[E's c10swbfleet]

i just did a 9in notch with 2x4 tubing using the stock frame in the rear,i get it all welded together , put the rear end under the notch and the frame sat 3 3/4 off the ground( sweeet right) Wrong! the frame hits trailing arm.



Can i please get some help with pics

ps i will post some pic in the morning.

[camaro__thunder]

You have to build a notch to clear the arms or just backhalf it. You can also move the trailing arm mounts so they go straight back from the xmember to the rearend. EASY FIX !

[bagged74]

I will take some pics of mine today. I built some new trailing arms out of 2x3 tubing. That gives you some more clearance.

[E's c10swbfleet]

some pics

[7deuce]

Run a 4 link and your problem is solved. Youll also be able to get rid of that monster trailing arm X-member that will also keep you from laying out.

[E's c10swbfleet]

thanks guys hey deuce do u have any pics of the 4 link

[camaro__thunder]

the x-member wont keep you from laying out if you drag it flat, or cut the lip off and plate it. Thats what I did on mine and it worked out great.

[67Fleet]

Just throw some 6" blocks above the axle and you're in like flynn. hehe

[Rydn2L0w]

Originally Posted by 67Fleet

Just throw some 6" blocks above the axle and you're in like flynn. hehe

Thats what im going to do. I talked to a guy last night with a 72 burban that is about a 1/4 " from laying the pinchweld. He told me all I have to do is add a 3 inch block between the trailing arms and axle. I really dont want to swap to a 4 link. I like the 2 link setup.

[dwcsr]

One spot you need to redo is the front Z. You need to have it one piece of steel going from top to bottom. The vertical weld you have on the two pieces of metal will eventually rip like a zipper even with gusetts on the top and bottom.

[E's c10swbfleet]

so with gusetts and boxing it in it still wont be good enough.



damm all that work and still didnt get it to the ground.

[dwcsr]

Originally Posted by E's c10swbfleet

so with gusetts and boxing it in it still wont be good enough.

If you plate both sides it should be. Just run it past by 6 - 8 inches minimum and do the ends in a rounded or V shape so you get a bigger weld area.

Grind out a v in the vertical weld where the two plate are currently welded at and reweld them. That way you can grind the weld flat for plating and still have a good weld there. Drill 3 1/2" holes in the box plate just where they will be over the vertical weld and weld the box plate to the vertical plate. It will tie it all together as should produce a good stiff connection area and of course weld around the box plates on both sides.

[7deuce]

I would back half the truck and body drop the bed. The notch you have right now is way to small. And also how tall are thoes tires. If you put 20's on it, it would probably not lay out. If you want to see my 4 link go on the dragndoorhandle forum and theres pics on there.

[67Fleet]

What's holding it up? It's hard to tell from the pics, but looks like the axle is resting on the notch?

[E's c10swbfleet]

give the man a prize u are absolutly right. im going to start over.

did any of u guys have to make a bigger drive line tunnel or notch the bed for drive line. or is this a single drive line problem only. do u guys with dbl drive lines dont have a problem.

[7deuce]

Your ride is not ghetto I just started clicking on it.

[E's c10swbfleet]

thats cold deuce lol

the rim is a 15in but with the tire it is about 27 in i do plan to go with 20s and 4 in of tire. i am in the prosses of cuting it out and starting over this one will be crazy



stay tuned


ps thank u guys for all the input

[7deuce]

Check out this for more pics Http://www.streetsourcemag.com/Profi...rofileid=35359

[E's c10swbfleet]

just about finished in the front thex member is 7" off the ground. i figure 2 1/2 drop spindels, 2" after i cut the bump stop mount bracket off and 2"off of the wheel tire size, witch is 30" right now 18"rim with 6+6 of rubber.

[dwcsr]

careful welding that galvaized steel. It will make you sick as a dog if you breath in the fumes

[E's c10swbfleet]

its not galvinized its just shinny from the flash.

[7deuce]

Keep on cuttin..... it get funner as you go.

[smbrouss70]

E, on your original step notch with the trailing arms how much clearance was between the axle and the bottom of the notch when the trailing arms hit the frame? I know you already cut it out, but an approximation would be good. I'm wanting to put my blazer low, but I don't want anything to touch the ground so your first notch looks like what I would want. Thanks for your time.

[E's c10swbfleet]

sorry this was my first notch and it is all u will need it is just a c notch

[E's c10swbfleet]

7deuce what else. can u notch the frame insteed of the x member.