C-Notch
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I just completed my 53 coupe frame using Mustang II up front with dropped spindles and a parallel 4 link in the rear. A ir Ride Technologies Shockwaves all the way around. I read you said that a C notch is not acceptible for "ultra low" and I was wondering why you would say that considering as how you can make a C just as big as any tower. I'll send some photos soon but I just completed my C notch and not only does it allow the rear end to sit up above the frame but the rails also retain a semi stock appearance when you extend the bottom cap. The bottom of the rear of my frame sits about 4" off the ground which will set the rear bumper just about 1/2" off the ground when the bags are down. The shots of the rear are at ride height with about 3 1/2" between the rear and the frame. With the 3" up and 3 1/2" down of travel of the rear bags and another 6" spread of mounting possibilities the Air Ride Tech shockwaves and parallel 4 bar gives you a lot of options. I can have the bumper on the ground and in 2 seconds have it 6 1/2" off the ground and 4 bolts later have it 12 1/2" off the ground. I first located the rear end and then cut up an RB's Obsolete front kit and set the wheelbase at 115" off of the already located rear end. The holes of their "bolt in" kit are about a quarter of an inch off of stock wheelbase. I chose the RB's kit because it locates the rack much better than other kits I've seen and their motor mounts don't interfere with the rack either. The rack did however have to move forward 1/2" to clear the outer mount tubular A arms (as stock lowers mount inside the x member and use a strut rod). And don't worry that tranny x member will be gone soon. I'll take some more pics when I mock up the body.
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Lowering
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