How hard would it be to lay rocker? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 05-05-2003, 01:18 PM

How hard would it be to actually get as low as my truck in my avatar? I KNOW I'd have to completely remove the front/rear fenderwells, but I mean other than that...wouldn't I need to somehow raise my tranny crossmember and probably my front crossmember, as they're the only two things that are below my rocker line (other than my suspension, of course)

low 84 · 05-05-2003, 01:50 PM

just like you said. anything tahts below the rockers has to get raised. and you'll need the bed cut open and probly at least a 10 inch notch

TIMSPEED · 05-05-2003, 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by low 84
just like you said. anything tahts below the rockers has to get raised. and you'll need the bed cut open and probly at least a 10 inch notch

But hot damn doesn't it look bad as hell layin rocker like that!

Maybe I should just concentrate on getting a paint job first. :p

BaggedC10 · 05-05-2003, 02:23 PM

You can lay rocker with a 10" step notch, raised front cross-member, and removed/custom wheel houses.

2tankin79 · 05-05-2003, 03:58 PM

.. body drop

low 84 · 05-05-2003, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by BaggedC10
You can lay rocker with a 10" step notch, raised front cross-member, and removed/custom wheel houses.

gotta have custom tranny cross member too

**N2TRUX** · 05-09-2003, 07:18 PM

Hmm? Let me think here. The front crossmember has to be replaced, modded, or raised. The tranny crossmember can be flipped above the frame. The e-brake cable/brackets hang down. The exhaust crossover is way to low too.

Beyond that, plan to cut and super C the frame and bed. That's a good starting point anyway. Then you can plan on spending 2k on air suspension.

This is where you start...

smashingchuck · 05-11-2003, 03:09 PM

oK, even after you flip your tranny cross member, raise the crossmember, move the gas tank, use tubular upper and lower control arms, raise the steering - you still are only going to lay frame. Trust me, I have doen all these things, and my truck lays flat on the frame - which puts the rockers about an 1-1/4" off the ground. Also - I'm running a 9" notch in the rear on a 27" tall tire and I have about 3-4" left before the axle hits. So really no need for that 10" notch at all, unless you really want to tuck some huge meat.

chuck

Nvbowtie · 05-11-2003, 04:14 PM

Here is a close one to your picture you fabricated....

CustomChevy · 05-11-2003, 04:51 PM

Unfortunately, you will absolutely have to do a body drop to lay rocker. The frame under the cab extends below the rocker. (also, the other items previously mentioned)

Purely for safety reasons, you should only drop it to the point that when fully lowered, you still have room to drive it, even with the tires flat. You never know when something really shi*ty will happen. Just some advice.

post some pics when you slam it!

05-05-2003, 01:18 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	How hard would it be to lay rocker? How hard would it be to actually get as low as my truck in my avatar? I KNOW I'd have to completely remove the front/rear fenderwells, but I mean other than that...wouldn't I need to somehow raise my tranny crossmember and probably my front crossmember, as they're the only two things that are below my rocker line (other than my suspension, of course) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-05-2003, 01:50 PM	#2
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	just like you said. anything tahts below the rockers has to get raised. and you'll need the bed cut open and probly at least a 10 inch notch __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

05-05-2003, 02:23 PM	#4
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	You can lay rocker with a 10" step notch, raised front cross-member, and removed/custom wheel houses. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

05-09-2003, 07:18 PM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Hmm? Let me think here. The front crossmember has to be replaced, modded, or raised. The tranny crossmember can be flipped above the frame. The e-brake cable/brackets hang down. The exhaust crossover is way to low too. Beyond that, plan to cut and super C the frame and bed. That's a good starting point anyway. Then you can plan on spending 2k on air suspension. This is where you start... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-11-2003, 03:09 PM	#8
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	oK, even after you flip your tranny cross member, raise the crossmember, move the gas tank, use tubular upper and lower control arms, raise the steering - you still are only going to lay frame. Trust me, I have doen all these things, and my truck lays flat on the frame - which puts the rockers about an 1-1/4" off the ground. Also - I'm running a 9" notch in the rear on a 27" tall tire and I have about 3-4" left before the axle hits. So really no need for that 10" notch at all, unless you really want to tuck some huge meat. chuck __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

05-05-2003, 03:58 PM	#5
2tankin79 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: indiana Posts: 288	.. body drop

05-11-2003, 04:14 PM	#9
Nvbowtie Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Laughlin, Nv. USA Posts: 700	Here is a close one to your picture you fabricated.... Attached Images __________________ www.unlimited2u.com/chevy Bill 1980 Chevy C-10 Silverado 1988 Chevy Blazer Tahoe

05-11-2003, 04:51 PM	#10
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 461	Unfortunately, you will absolutely have to do a body drop to lay rocker. The frame under the cab extends below the rocker. (also, the other items previously mentioned) Purely for safety reasons, you should only drop it to the point that when fully lowered, you still have room to drive it, even with the tires flat. You never know when something really shi*ty will happen. Just some advice. post some pics when you slam it!



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