Dropping the rear 5" 67 C10 2 wheel drive. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

johnymac · 06-18-2001, 10:50 AM

I am just about ready to order drop coil springs and drop shocks for my truck.
I currently have a 5" front and a 6" rear drop on the truck. It was done incorrectly.
I want a 3" in the front and a 5" in the rear, I am told I should have the frame notched for this. I seem to be ok now, although the previous owner did remover the rubber bumper. Does anyone have a 5" drop in the rear without notching the frame?
Just curious what I am in for, and maybe go with a 4" instead.

Thank you.

ImpalaSS · 06-18-2001, 11:55 AM

from my understanding you really only need to notch the frame when you do a big drop like that if you plan on towing/hauling heavy loads in the bed....... i think primer_72 has a 6" rear drop with no c notch

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Primer_72 · 06-18-2001, 06:17 PM

Actually a 5" rear drop with no c-notch. Havent bottomed it out yet, even when I was carrying a new 4x4 Rancher in the back. So I would say no need for a C-notch...

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nate68 · 06-18-2001, 06:50 PM

don't forget to get a new panhard kit. you'll have some problems if u dont

jay-dawg · 06-18-2001, 08:42 PM

which company is dependable reputable for drop coils for 67-72 trucks?

nate68 · 06-20-2001, 12:43 AM

early classic has some pretty good stuff. i reccomend them.

Frank_Zeller · 06-27-2001, 04:12 PM

Nate68, is that an adjustable pan hard kit. where to get it?

**68SWB4x4** · 06-27-2001, 05:45 PM

yes a adjustable panhard bar..... they sell them at www.classicperform.com

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My Truck pictures

www.xframeimpala.com

68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET"
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350
IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET

Frank_Zeller · 06-28-2001, 03:37 PM

Thanks, So you need to adjust the trac bar to be shorter on lowerd trucks?

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06-18-2001, 10:50 AM	#1
johnymac Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Dover, NH USA Posts: 194	Dropping the rear 5" 67 C10 2 wheel drive. I am just about ready to order drop coil springs and drop shocks for my truck. I currently have a 5" front and a 6" rear drop on the truck. It was done incorrectly. I want a 3" in the front and a 5" in the rear, I am told I should have the frame notched for this. I seem to be ok now, although the previous owner did remover the rubber bumper. Does anyone have a 5" drop in the rear without notching the frame? Just curious what I am in for, and maybe go with a 4" instead. Thank you.

06-18-2001, 06:17 PM	#3
Primer_72 User and Abuser Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Merry Land Posts: 1,671	Actually a 5" rear drop with no c-notch. Havent bottomed it out yet, even when I was carrying a new 4x4 Rancher in the back. So I would say no need for a C-notch... ------------------ 72 chevy in black prima...Plans for now are airbags and 18s "BUY IT/ TAG IT / BAG IT / DRAG IT " "...and God said to the people of Jerusalem, "And let stock-floor body drops flourish throughout the land..." "If it's too low...You're too old. " "Ford is like a tampon, every ***** has one " __________________ RIP.... '99 Sierra 2x '93 Sierra 4x '72 C-10 Back in business: 68 C-10 lwb

06-18-2001, 06:50 PM	#4
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	don't forget to get a new panhard kit. you'll have some problems if u dont __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

06-18-2001, 08:42 PM	#5
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	which company is dependable reputable for drop coils for 67-72 trucks? __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

06-20-2001, 12:43 AM	#6
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	early classic has some pretty good stuff. i reccomend them. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

06-18-2001, 11:55 AM	#2
ImpalaSS Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Aromas CA Posts: 0	from my understanding you really only need to notch the frame when you do a big drop like that if you plan on towing/hauling heavy loads in the bed....... i think primer_72 has a 6" rear drop with no c notch ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET

06-27-2001, 04:12 PM	#7
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	Nate68, is that an adjustable pan hard kit. where to get it? __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

06-27-2001, 05:45 PM	#8
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	yes a adjustable panhard bar..... they sell them at www.classicperform.com ------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

06-28-2001, 03:37 PM	#9
Frank_Zeller Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 796	Thanks, So you need to adjust the trac bar to be shorter on lowerd trucks? ------------------ 69 SWB C/10 3-4 drop 305 with TH350 daily driver /p 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd __________________ 69 SWB C/10 5-6 drop 700R4 69 Firebird Convert 455 4 spd 70 Torino GT Convert Austin-Texas

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