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TIMSPEED · 02-17-2005, 05:46 PM

If I can beat daylight enough, I'll get them put on and snap a pic. I measured everything, and found out I can go a good SOLID 2" in the back, and at least a good solid inch in the front (lower). So that will put my pinchweld between 7"-8" off the ground

BTW: I see no point in Notching...when we were putting my fuel cell in. My friend and I (I'm 200lbs, he's 250lbs) were both jumping up and down in the bed, and the MOST the frame moved was 1.5". Right now, I've got a SOLID 4" of clearance, so 2" should be no problem. (Since I don't plan on hauling anything heavier than 200lbs anyway, and I don't drive it on any REALLY rough roads (as well as I try to avoid potholes, etc.)

r0lf- · 02-17-2005, 06:45 PM

Just notch for insurance, it doesnt take more than 3 or 4 hours anyways and you can do it without even taking off the bed.

TIMSPEED · 02-17-2005, 07:24 PM

Hey, I already have to notch the rear crossmember for the shackles, need I do more work? LOL (yes)

corn · 02-17-2005, 08:36 PM

Dumb question.....What's a pinchweld?

TIMSPEED · 02-17-2005, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cornfed63

Dumb question.....What's a pinchweld?

Where the body is welded together.
BTW: DAMNIT! There's NO way I can notch the bed enough for the shackles to fit, with the bed on. So, I'll have to wait till this weekend, till I can go over to my friend's house and have him cut the crossmember...that crossmember has given me a LOT of hell. Had to cut it for the cell, and now have to cut it for the shackles..wonder why they put it in there..

corn · 02-17-2005, 09:01 PM

DOH... That makes sense. Thanks...corn

cochino12 · 02-17-2005, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

BTW: DAMNIT! There's NO way I can notch the bed enough for the shackles to fit, with the bed on. So, I'll have to wait till this weekend, till I can go over to my friend's house and have him cut the crossmember...that crossmember has given me a LOT of hell. Had to cut it for the cell, and now have to cut it for the shackles..wonder why they put it in there..

Can you post some pics of what you are talking about? I dont get it

(crossmember, I now what the pinch weld is)

thanks

TIMSPEED · 02-17-2005, 09:11 PM

Actually Jeff (BigBlock73) has a better pic. He has a pic of the bed already CUT. Don't you have shackles/hangers on Adam? You might not have had to cut it up, because you also have drop springs, no?

cochino12 · 02-17-2005, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

Actually Jeff (BigBlock73) has a better pic. He has a pic of the bed already CUT. Don't you have shackles/hangers on Adam? You might not have had to cut it up, because you also have drop springs, no?

No I just have a flip kit now. My neighbor has shackles and hangers and he didnt have to cut anything? I will be doing a notch and shackles soon though and would like to know what I am getting into.

BaggedC10 · 02-17-2005, 09:35 PM

Stop being a pu$$y and notch the frame! What happened to bagging the front?

TIMSPEED · 02-17-2005, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BaggedC10

Stop being a pu$$y and notch the frame! What happened to bagging the front?

Going to do that this weekend. Been rainin like a cow pissin on a flat rock (you should know that, you're only an hour or so away)

cochino12 · 02-17-2005, 09:55 PM

Are you still gettting paint? Sorry man I am out of the loop

TIMSPEED · 02-17-2005, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Are you still gettting paint? Sorry man I am out of the loop

Si, same guy who's helping me with my bags, is also painting my truck. As a matter of fact, he's also the guy who helped me with my fuel cell. LOL He's actually the only person I know who is a certified welder.

75stepside · 02-17-2005, 10:07 PM

i talked to belltech today, and according to them, they dont have shackles to fit our trucks becuase there is not enough clearance

they suggested to me, to go with hangers to get the 2" of drop i'm looking for in the rear...

with my stepside bed, will shackles work?? how much work is involved in hangers????

TIMSPEED · 02-17-2005, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 75stepside

with my stepside bed, will shackles work?? how much work is involved in hangers????

Yes, THESE shackles would work. It says in the Instructions, that on Steppers, you don't have to notch the crossmember, because it's not there or something. But on fleetsides, it's big and bright.

75stepside · 02-17-2005, 10:26 PM

sweet!!! that's what i thought, from looking, but nobody would confirm!! so, you got your shackles from summit... the ones that are back ordered... till 2/23 last check...

just gimmie a hollar on those coils... btw...

TIMSPEED · 02-17-2005, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 75stepside

just gimmie a hollar on those coils... btw...

If the damn sun ever comes out again, they be on their way.

Grande Rojo · 02-17-2005, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 75stepside

sweet!!! that's what i thought, from looking, but nobody would confirm!!

I've got shackles on my stepper....no problem at all.

bigblock73 · 02-17-2005, 11:13 PM

I purchased Bell Techs shackle AND hanger kit about 8 years ago...they should still offer both. The drop shackles required you to cut a 7" section out of the bed support in order to clear them. Here are 2 pics, one is of the cut out bed support, the other is of the drop shackles. You can see in the shackle pic, how they now stick up above the frame. It was easy to do with the bed removed...or at least raised.

bigblock73 · 02-17-2005, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 75stepside

how much work is involved in hangers????

I absolutely HATED installing the drop hangers, it was a PITA. You have to either grind of the heads (by the gas tank BTW), or chisel out the rivets in order to remove the stockers. You then had to drill the holes out bigger, then it was just a matter of bolting in the new ones. There was a lot of crap in the way, and I was nervous the whole time I would blow up the garage since I was too lazy to remove the gas tank. In the end, it all worked out and I was happy with the results...but it just seemed like a lot of work.

r0lf- · 02-17-2005, 11:37 PM

You cant get enough clearance? Just take the stock shackles out, get out the trusty side grinder or sawzawl and cut away, as simple as that. I made mine with the bed on.

TIMSPEED · 02-18-2005, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by r0lf-

You cant get enough clearance? Just take the stock shackles out, get out the trusty side grinder or sawzawl and cut away, as simple as that. I made mine with the bed on.

Can't grind it...my fuel line runs right along the inside of the frame rail, and the vent for my fuel cell runs out right there..rather be safe than dead.

*1FaastC10* · 02-18-2005, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

I absolutely HATED installing the drop hangers, it was a PITA. You have to either grind of the heads (by the gas tank BTW), or chisel out the rivets in order to remove the stockers. You then had to drill the holes out bigger, then it was just a matter of bolting in the new ones. There was a lot of crap in the way, and I was nervous the whole time I would blow up the garage since I was too lazy to remove the gas tank. In the end, it all worked out and I was happy with the results...but it just seemed like a lot of work.

imagine the work of doing the whole frame... the only rivets left on my frame are the ones for the body bolts. everything else has been removed and replaced with a 3/8" Grade 8 bolt and a prevailing torque locknut.

bodydropped · 02-21-2005, 04:50 PM

i got one that i 2 linked the rear and i have to notch the frame so i can lay out on 22's but im rasin the bed floor to make it look stock

02-17-2005, 05:46 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Drop Shackles will be here today, WooHoo! If I can beat daylight enough, I'll get them put on and snap a pic. I measured everything, and found out I can go a good SOLID 2" in the back, and at least a good solid inch in the front (lower). So that will put my pinchweld between 7"-8" off the ground BTW: I see no point in Notching...when we were putting my fuel cell in. My friend and I (I'm 200lbs, he's 250lbs) were both jumping up and down in the bed, and the MOST the frame moved was 1.5". Right now, I've got a SOLID 4" of clearance, so 2" should be no problem. (Since I don't plan on hauling anything heavier than 200lbs anyway, and I don't drive it on any REALLY rough roads (as well as I try to avoid potholes, etc.) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

02-17-2005, 06:45 PM	#2
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	Just notch for insurance, it doesnt take more than 3 or 4 hours anyways and you can do it without even taking off the bed. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

02-17-2005, 07:24 PM	#3
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Hey, I already have to notch the rear crossmember for the shackles, need I do more work? LOL (yes) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

02-17-2005, 09:11 PM	#8
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Actually Jeff (BigBlock73) has a better pic. He has a pic of the bed already CUT. Don't you have shackles/hangers on Adam? You might not have had to cut it up, because you also have drop springs, no? __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

02-17-2005, 09:35 PM	#10
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	Stop being a pu$$y and notch the frame! What happened to bagging the front? __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-17-2005, 08:36 PM	#4
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Dumb question.....What's a pinchweld?

02-17-2005, 09:01 PM	#6
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	DOH... That makes sense. Thanks...corn

02-17-2005, 09:55 PM	#12
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Are you still gettting paint? Sorry man I am out of the loop __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-17-2005, 10:07 PM	#14
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	i talked to belltech today, and according to them, they dont have shackles to fit our trucks becuase there is not enough clearance they suggested to me, to go with hangers to get the 2" of drop i'm looking for in the rear... with my stepside bed, will shackles work?? how much work is involved in hangers????

02-17-2005, 10:26 PM	#16
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	sweet!!! that's what i thought, from looking, but nobody would confirm!! so, you got your shackles from summit... the ones that are back ordered... till 2/23 last check... just gimmie a hollar on those coils... btw...

02-17-2005, 11:13 PM	#19
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	I purchased Bell Techs shackle AND hanger kit about 8 years ago...they should still offer both. The drop shackles required you to cut a 7" section out of the bed support in order to clear them. Here are 2 pics, one is of the cut out bed support, the other is of the drop shackles. You can see in the shackle pic, how they now stick up above the frame. It was easy to do with the bed removed...or at least raised. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

02-17-2005, 11:37 PM	#21
r0lf- Hotwheels? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pleasant Hill, CA Posts: 1,145	You cant get enough clearance? Just take the stock shackles out, get out the trusty side grinder or sawzawl and cut away, as simple as that. I made mine with the bed on. __________________ 1978 Money Pit - CUSTOM DELUXE!!!!

02-21-2005, 04:50 PM	#24
bodydropped Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: beaumont,tx Posts: 757	i got one that i 2 linked the rear and i have to notch the frame so i can lay out on 22's but im rasin the bed floor to make it look stock __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...ropped/sig.jpg

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