2/4 drop question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigarmzz · 03-01-2005, 10:00 PM

i got a 83 swb 2wd i'm wanting to do a 2/4 drop with spindles and the rear shackle kit thing...

my question is...i've heard people say you have to cut out part of the bottom of your bed?

is this right?....

where's the cheapest place to get this kit?

-bigarmzz-

bigarmzz · 03-02-2005, 06:39 PM

i just read another similar thread where they mentioned sporttruckdirect.com ...anyone have any other ideas on best/cheapest?

Joe67 · 03-03-2005, 09:05 AM

There should be no bed cutting required with a 4 inch rear drop

**N2TRUX** · 03-03-2005, 09:48 AM

It's pretty hard to beat Summit racing on parts.

SCOTI · 03-03-2005, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67c10step

There should be no bed cutting required with a 4 inch rear drop

It depends on the manufacturer of the parts. Some require notching the bed support directly above the shackle, some don't.

I used BellTech shackles from Summit & didn't have to notch anything.

TIMSPEED · 03-04-2005, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I used BellTech shackles from Summit & didn't have to notch anything.

Really? That's strange...I got the Summit brand ones, and it does require notching...

Senor_paco · 03-05-2005, 11:28 PM

I have a 2/4 right now, and it's no where near coming to the rear fender on my fleetside. I went with tires 1" shorter than stock, and still have about 4 1/2-5" to go. and I'm running 295/50 tires.

03-01-2005, 10:00 PM	#1
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	2/4 drop question i got a 83 swb 2wd i'm wanting to do a 2/4 drop with spindles and the rear shackle kit thing... my question is...i've heard people say you have to cut out part of the bottom of your bed? is this right?.... where's the cheapest place to get this kit? -bigarmzz- __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

03-02-2005, 06:39 PM	#2
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	i just read another similar thread where they mentioned sporttruckdirect.com ...anyone have any other ideas on best/cheapest? __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

03-03-2005, 09:05 AM	#3
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	There should be no bed cutting required with a 4 inch rear drop __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

03-03-2005, 09:48 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	It's pretty hard to beat Summit racing on parts. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

03-05-2005, 11:28 PM	#7
Senor_paco Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 441	I have a 2/4 right now, and it's no where near coming to the rear fender on my fleetside. I went with tires 1" shorter than stock, and still have about 4 1/2-5" to go. and I'm running 295/50 tires.



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