Is this necessary? PIX

**NisAznMonk** · 08-24-2006, 11:52 AM

How low can a truck like the one below go without having the hump in the bed (see 2nd pic)?

The reason why I'm asking is because I just picked up an 89 longbed and I'm going to use it to haul things back and forth. I'd like to put airbags on it and still be able to pack my motorcycle with me.

**Toolman** · 08-24-2006, 11:55 AM

Depends on the tire size. You can get close to laying out on 20s if done right.

**Joe** · 08-24-2006, 11:57 AM

The owner of that green truck is a member here - ynot
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...oster&t=224764

http://www.cardomain.com/id/ynot80

**thekl0wn** · 08-24-2006, 11:58 AM

You can also raise the bed floor?

**lowryder99** · 08-24-2006, 12:39 PM

I just roll my motorcycle over the hump

**navihawk** · 08-24-2006, 12:43 PM

You can use bags without lowering your truck I believe.If your just looking for helper suspension.

**NisAznMonk** · 08-24-2006, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by navihawk

You can use bags without lowering your truck I believe.If your just looking for helper suspension.

I'm not looking for helper bags, instead I'd want to lower the truck with bags. The problem is I keep seeing people cut out the beds to make this happen. Is that the only way to do it?

**454ss** · 08-24-2006, 01:56 PM

I think 10" in the rear if you use AirRides rear set up..no hole needed.

**Dukemaster** · 08-24-2006, 02:51 PM

you could always use a notch were you dont have too. I know outlaw crew cab has them, an they also give you the maximum clearance with that with out cut the bed floor.

**98GMAJB** · 08-24-2006, 02:52 PM

You could get a super-C notch and bag it. You'll be able to go as low as the c-notch goes without cutting the bed. The super-C that I have gives about 2 1/2 more inches than the regular bolt in c-notch. It's all still under the bed though.

**NisAznMonk** · 08-24-2006, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by 98GMAJB

You could get a super-C notch and bag it. You'll be able to go as low as the c-notch goes without cutting the bed. The super-C that I have gives about 2 1/2 more inches than the regular bolt in c-notch. It's all still under the bed though.

What size are your rims and tires?

Also, if i were to go to a reputable guy to do the air-ride work then they would know what a "super c-notch" is?

**ChopandDrop** · 08-24-2006, 06:55 PM

Yeah, you can get away with layin' 20's if the tire size is right.

**Ryma** · 08-24-2006, 07:20 PM

So you want to lay out without cutting the bed?

http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/...d.php?t=227068

Look for tonys post, I dont htink its possable to lay out without cutting the bed.

Unless there was a way to add a drop block like you can on the s-10 air bar, but no mor ethan 2" as you dont want to drag ubolts..But iam not sure its possable to add a drop block the other airbar setups.

**98GMAJB** · 08-24-2006, 11:35 PM

I have 255/35/20 If I understand right I should be about 1-2'' from laying frame in the back. The front I can lay still with doing the regular things. the only thing im concerned about is with bags the axle is gonna be slamming against the frame and not a bump stop because there is no bump stop with a super-C notch. Plus the pumpkin is supposed to hit the bed before the axle hits the c-notch.

**Ryma** · 08-25-2006, 12:31 AM

Take your bed off the truck.
Cut out the floor along with the wheel wells, raise frool/wells 1.5-2 inches, reweld floor/wells in, make a plate to cover the gap at the end of the bed.

**shaved80** · 08-25-2006, 12:35 AM

don't forgot about your pumpkin hitting your bed long before your axle hits the notch...

**badkelly** · 08-25-2006, 01:02 AM

it was a special-ordered front-wheel drive truck and he also doesn't have a transmission tunnel, so he has a full floor-length console that hold 4 12" woofers with plenty of air space. the rear wheels are actually fixed on a trailer axle with no pumpkin in the middle.

sounds good to me.

**Ryma** · 08-25-2006, 01:31 AM

Originally Posted by badkelly

it was a special-ordered front-wheel drive truck and he also doesn't have a transmission tunnel, so he has a full floor-length console that hold 4 12" woofers with plenty of air space. the rear wheels are actually fixed on a trailer axle with no pumpkin in the middle.

sounds good to me.

Huh?

**Izzy** · 08-25-2006, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by 454ss

I think 10" in the rear if you use AirRides rear set up..no hole needed.

Yep, Brads truck has a flip, 2" shackle and the two middle leafs removed, 1.25" and it lays in the bolt on notch. Here's a pic:

With a SuperC it would sit another 1.5-2" lower in the rear.

**NisAznMonk** · 08-25-2006, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by 98GMAJB

I have 255/35/20 If I understand right I should be about 1-2'' from laying frame in the back. The front I can lay still with doing the regular things. the only thing im concerned about is with bags the axle is gonna be slamming against the frame and not a bump stop because there is no bump stop with a super-C notch. Plus the pumpkin is supposed to hit the bed before the axle hits the c-notch.

Sorry I'm a n00b...whats a pumpkin?

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