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Offline Chevynut73

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Axel Flip with No C Notch
« on: August 25, 2023, 03:26:12 PM »
Has anyone done an axel flip and didn't do the C Notch ?

This ol Girl is retired and will not be worked anymore (i have 2 more Chevy Trucks for working, hauling, pulling).

Thanks
'73 Chevy C10, 350, TH350, was a long Fleetside, now she's a short Stepper that's under construction (been in the Family since 1972).

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Offline LILT77

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Re: Axel Flip with No C Notch
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2023, 08:36:50 PM »
I did a flip in addition to adding a lowering shackle and I didn't notch. Truck is not going to be hauling anything anymore and I only get the slightest amount of frame contact on severe bumps/potholes I don't see till the last second.
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Offline Scott91370

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Re: Axel Flip with No C Notch
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2023, 01:44:52 PM »
Axle flip and 1" shackles here and no issues so far.  I do not carry anythign in the bed but I still have about 3-4" between the frame and axle.

Offline Chevynut73

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Re: Axel Flip with No C Notch
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2023, 11:04:10 AM »
Thank y'all for the replies!

I decided the axel flip with the 6" drop might be too much/low.

I went with having the leaf springs dearched 4 1/2" and really like the look so far.   It brought the bed down nicely  ;D

Going to drop the front 3 1/2" and that should put the "rake" back in her   ;D
'73 Chevy C10, 350, TH350, was a long Fleetside, now she's a short Stepper that's under construction (been in the Family since 1972).

Would rather push a CHEVY than drive a Furd

Offline JohnnyPopper

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Re: Axel Flip with No C Notch
« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2023, 08:28:51 PM »
Pics Please! :)
1957 Apache 3100 235 Inline 6, 3 on the tree
1973 C-20, 3+3 454 4BBL TH400  Water Injection
1978 K-10, 350 4BBL TH350 NP203 M.M. Part time Kit/Hubs
1980 C-10 under construction