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Old 02-03-2011, 09:15 PM   #5
NINERS1
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Re: Advise on c-notch?

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM 72 View Post
I bought my 3" c-notch pre made, it is a bolt on kit ( very easy and clean install ), i first took my shocks and springs out and rested the frame on the diff, made a center mark on the frame from the center of the diff, marked my pattern on the frame and cut it out with a grinder ( cutting wheel ) Then bolted in the c-notch. took me about 4hrs to do, hope this helps bud
thanks for the help!! sounds easy enough, where did you buy your c-notch? the one i'm looking at is only a 2".
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Originally Posted by stevencvn72 View Post
First, jack the axel to the frame to find where it'll hit so you know where to place your notch. If it's a CPP notch, the instructions aren't always dead on.

Then, I made a cardboard template:


Marked the frame:


Cut...and don't forget to trim some of the spring reinforcing plate so your notch sits flush.:


Refit, mark holes, spend half the day drilling said holes...paint.


and bolt on!




Enjoy!...Actual results may vary.




and don't forget about tool safety!
hope with a good bit it won't take so long! thanks for the help!!
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