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notching when u drop
y do you notch the rear when you drop a truck? what is a c notch? are there different kinds of notches??? sorry i have always wonder this i sound like a newbie lol... thanks for answers...
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Re: notching when u drop
A c notch is a notch cut into the frame and reinforced to allow the rear end more clearance before it hits the frame. There are also step notches that basically replaces a section of frame to allow even more clearance. These are used for vehicles with extreme drops.
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Re: notching when u drop
c notch
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Re: notching when u drop
i see. thanks that cleared up a bunch of things lol. now for a good question. i have and 83 shortbed im looking into dropping whats the farthest i can drop it before i have to c notch the frame?
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Re: notching when u drop
that would depend on if you plan on carrying anything in the bed or your expectations of bottoming out. I would notch it if you drop it 4" or more.
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Re: notching when u drop
hmmm i dont really carry anthing in the bed if anything every now and then maybe a motor but otherwise nothing. i was thinking about a 5 inch flip kit with shock extenders. how hard is it to install a c-notch
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not to bad, check this out http://73-87.com/7387garage/chassis_...n/csection.htm here is my beltec flip kit and c-notch ![]()
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looks good by chance any website or place to find a how to lol...
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Re: notching when u drop
and how much is that drop flamingbig10 that u have there on that pic?
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Re: notching when u drop
ok nice not too bad just cut a little not alot and then add the cnotch thats really simple... lol... easier said than done lol...
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Re: notching when u drop
do you really think i need to cnotch if im only doing a 5 inch drop?
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the above drop was around a 4-9 drop djm 3" drop spindles, 2 djm drop coils rear beltec flip kit, bltec 2" drop shackles, and removed 3" leafs out of 6 leaf spring pack, but that drop didn't last very long I switch the coils to 3" ground force drop which lowered the front about 2 more inches, and added the leafs to the pack for around a 6-8
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Re: notching when u drop
no just cut the 4 rivets off the factory bump stop above the rear axle and get some stubby bump stops
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Re: notching when u drop
couldnt i just cut the bumpstop in half instead? if not where could i find some stubby bump stops???
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Re: notching when u drop
Removing tha bumpstop & bracket wil give you more travel...
bumpstops.. http://www.jegs.com/i/Prothane/311/1...oductId=762170
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Re: notching when u drop
you get more travel with them completely removed and you can get them at pep boys
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Re: notching when u drop
Be sure to read the "Notching Your Frame ?" link located below in my signature line
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Re: notching when u drop
ah, never mind. here they are in black...ordered a pair.
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Re: notching when u drop
Sorry to jump into the thread like this but malo83 i like your truck
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