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| | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 52 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 52 | I have a camaro clip on my 1951 3100- the rear is obviously going to be closer now to the frame- How much clearance do I need from the top of the axle to the bottom of the frame rails? If I need to modify the frame rail- what is a way to do this?? I have about 5" now- and am going to use coil-overs with ladder bars (street truck- I hope this will make for a nice ride). | | | | | Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,586 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,586 | You need enough clearance for the axle to move as far as you think it needs to, plus clearance for rubber rebound snubbers if you're using them.5 inches is probaly fine for a truck like yours,no loads of concrete blocks, right?leaf spring Camaros only have about 3 inches of rear spring travel before bottoming out. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 52 Member | | Member Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 52 | Thanks!! I'll go with it, no big loads- just a pretty bed. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 142 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 142 | I have a catalog from NO LIMIT that has a boxing plate kit with a notch kit for axle clearance for 47 - 54 Chevy , pretty reasonable also. | | | | | | Anonymous Unregistered | | Anonymous Unregistered | My experience is that no notch is neccesary unless you go with big diameter tires and then drag the running boards on the ground. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 142 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 142 | My truck has a TCI leafspring kit with a Camaro rear , it is lower but not extreme , it does not need a notch but I would think if you were to go with a 4 link, airbags , or the larger wheel and tires you might have to. | | |
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