C-Notch? Im more confused now than before!

[GreyHoundSteve]

Okay, my project got ahead of me and now my frame is sitting at the painters and he needs to know if its ready to spray or if i was going to notch it first. Originally i planned on bagging the rear and using coils in the front. I like the look of a 4.5/ 6 drop but i still want my truck to be able to carry a load so bags seemed like the best way to go. What i am trying to figure out is if i need a C-Notch or not?

I was convinced that i did and so i was hunting for one when i spoke with someone from ECE and he told me that the c-notch was pointless because it only allows an extra inch of clearance and in his opinion its not worth the trouble.

Is this true? When is a c-notch needed? Im not trying to lay frame here i just want a nice slammed look and to keep my truck functional. It will be a daily driver and so i didnt want to add a bunch of stuff that makes the vehicle impractical to drive but i'd like the stance to look slammed when its not loaded. How low can i drop the rear without needing a c-notch?

I know tx firefighter said he has never had any problems with his 6" drop springs bottoming out but the guy from ece told me he would NEVER load his truck with anything more than a 4" drop in the rear. Whats the real deal here? If i want to drop my bags to 7-8" below stock height am i going to bottom out under normal driving condidtions? If i did c-notch it would i be fine or would it not make much difference? Are c-notches just intended for people who want to lay their truck out parked or do actually help in a practical manner when driving?

I dont want to spend $200 and cut my frame if there is no other reason for a c-notch other than to get lower when parked, will someone with knowledge of this PLEASE HELP. The painter is waiting and i need to make a decision on this FAST.

Thanks in advance.