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Mikedub82 · 10-11-2010, 05:18 PM

I am just about finished bagging the back of my 66 step side. I used a rear end from a 77c10 to go 5 lug. I am bagging the front and converting to disc at the same time. I was wondering how many inches I need to Z the frame to make it lay body, and should i remove the engine. Name: 5.jpg
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FnLow69 · 10-11-2010, 09:25 PM

It depends on tire size, Removing the engine might make it easier but ive seen it done with it in place.

Justin

Mad Rods · 10-11-2010, 09:29 PM

Nice work bro! What brand/size stepnotch is that?
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mongoose · 10-11-2010, 09:38 PM

is one of the notches on backwards or is it supposed to be like that?

stefan · 10-11-2010, 11:17 PM

They both look right to me,i dont see either one backwards.great looking work,get more pics.

Mikedub82 · 10-12-2010, 09:33 AM

Its not backwards, I think they sent on odd peice with the notch kit. it was a little longer. Its been fixed since the pic was taken. i had to cut about an inch off the front and add about 1 1/2 inch to the rear to secure it to the frame. I am going to run 20's in the front maybe 22's in rear. I have 2 1/2 inch drop spindle for the front. I think I should only need about 3 inch z to get it there????

**N2TRUX** · 10-12-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikedub82

I have 2 1/2 inch drop spindle for the front. I think I should only need about 3 inch z to get it there????

I'm not a big fan of Z's, but everything I have read indicates a 3" is the best way to go. Anything more and the steering/motor/etc issues are compounded significantly.

Mikedub82 · 10-12-2010, 11:51 AM

Thats what I have been reading, the 3 inch seems to come with alot less problems.

Mikedub82 · 10-12-2010, 02:32 PM

The notch came from *****************

**superflysteiny** · 10-17-2010, 11:10 PM

No more than 3 inches if you z the frame
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**superflysteiny** · 10-17-2010, 11:11 PM

Only issue is steering double u joint still very easy
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10-11-2010, 05:18 PM	#1
Mikedub82 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: "THE BIG EASY" New Orleans. LA Posts: 108	Zs'd frame I am just about finished bagging the back of my 66 step side. I used a rear end from a 77c10 to go 5 lug. I am bagging the front and converting to disc at the same time. I was wondering how many inches I need to Z the frame to make it lay body, and should i remove the engine. __________________ Get Low

10-11-2010, 09:25 PM	#2
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: Zs'd frame It depends on tire size, Removing the engine might make it easier but ive seen it done with it in place. Justin __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean Last edited by FnLow69; 10-12-2010 at 02:05 AM. Reason: wrong info

10-11-2010, 09:29 PM	#3
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: Zs'd frame Nice work bro! What brand/size stepnotch is that? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

10-11-2010, 09:38 PM	#4
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: Zs'd frame is one of the notches on backwards or is it supposed to be like that? __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

10-11-2010, 11:17 PM	#5
stefan New Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: texas Posts: 118	Re: Zs'd frame They both look right to me,i dont see either one backwards.great looking work,get more pics. Last edited by stefan; 10-11-2010 at 11:18 PM.

10-12-2010, 09:33 AM	#6
Mikedub82 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: "THE BIG EASY" New Orleans. LA Posts: 108	Re: Zs'd frame Its not backwards, I think they sent on odd peice with the notch kit. it was a little longer. Its been fixed since the pic was taken. i had to cut about an inch off the front and add about 1 1/2 inch to the rear to secure it to the frame. I am going to run 20's in the front maybe 22's in rear. I have 2 1/2 inch drop spindle for the front. I think I should only need about 3 inch z to get it there???? __________________ Get Low

10-12-2010, 11:51 AM	#8
Mikedub82 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: "THE BIG EASY" New Orleans. LA Posts: 108	Re: Zs'd frame Thats what I have been reading, the 3 inch seems to come with alot less problems. __________________ Get Low

10-12-2010, 02:32 PM	#9
Mikedub82 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: "THE BIG EASY" New Orleans. LA Posts: 108	Re: Zs'd frame The notch came from ***************** __________________ Get Low

10-17-2010, 11:10 PM	#10
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Zs'd frame No more than 3 inches if you z the frame Posted via Mobile Device

10-17-2010, 11:11 PM	#11
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: Zs'd frame Only issue is steering double u joint still very easy Posted via Mobile Device



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