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Old Apr 3, 2021 | 05:18 PM
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Is it possible to flip the rear axle without having to add a C notch?
 
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Old Apr 3, 2021 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamey Eaton
Is it possible to flip the rear axle without having to add a C notch?
Well measure the axle tube with pad to see how tall it is.
Then take that measurement to the top of the spring and see where that puts you for suspension travel between the axle tube and frame bump stop.
I am going to guess here and say you will not have the room and why the notch but I don't know for sure.
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Old Apr 4, 2021 | 06:20 PM
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Happy Sunday everyone! I got the lowering fixed. No more vibration! I put in some 6° shims and it’s perfect.

I also removed the helper coils that were on there and it rides better than ever before. I would go so far as to say it’s smoother in the rear than up front. Not even joking! Thanks for the help everyone!

I also have a 1966 parts truck I am parting out. I listed it over on the marketplace. I don’t have everything up so if you need anything just let me know in the thread there. Willing to ship and pay via PayPal
 
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 07:49 AM
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Glad you got it figured out. Can you post up some pics so we can see? I'm curious what the final result looks like as I have been considering this.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 04:21 PM
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Good to hear!!! I have been looking at DJMs 4” lowering kit using their hangers & shackle. Would love to see the stance of your truck now
 
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 07:07 PM
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I agree, pics are needed! I have a 63 longbed unibody that I have the crown vic front end in and am looking for ideas for the rear drop.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 08:04 PM
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I’ll grab some tomorrow!

I’ll say one thing, I couldn’t get the wheels back on without having the axle dropped down hanging by the springs. Granted it’s 255 tires, not incredibly wide but they fit tight and I like it!
 
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Before and After

Well found some photos none had a good angle so I zoomed in to show the rear tire. Measured also and got around a 4in drop

After

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