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Old 11-25-2008, 04:02 PM   #20
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Re: 76 chevy dually getting slammed

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Originally Posted by Damien View Post
IMHO, I would not notch the frame on a truck that I was using to tow a trailer. I think there is too much liablity. Every vehical I have been in that had drop springs rode like crap and I would not want to drive any long distances in them. Maybe the "softride coils" are better than most vehicals I have been in with drop springs.
Actually in most cases a notched frame will be stronger if done right, if you are doing a notch out of .250 plate, and boxing the frame fore and aft, you will actually wind up with a much stronger frame than the single wall 3/16" thick C channel you have stock. I would do a 100% weld out to ensure the strength, and it should be good to go.
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