bolt on c-notch/flip kit ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rogue_Sentinel · 04-07-2010, 06:41 PM

so i got this use/new flip kit & c-notch the other day.

the c-notch was never use, still got the bolts in the bag. i paid $120 ship 2 my house for all in the pic.

what size u bolts do i need ? any links ?
anybody got pics of there bolt in c-notch/ flip kit ?
any tips ?
thanks for any help.

Restrorob · 04-07-2010, 07:51 PM

Just doing a flip you won't need the notch, Probably why it was never used before. Now if you go lower with drop shackles you will need to add the notch. It all depends on how low you want to go.

As far as U-bolts, You should be able to re-use the old/same ones....

spinem · 04-07-2010, 10:14 PM

id still weld it...

fiddy9apache · 04-07-2010, 11:24 PM

you will need a notch, unless, you like the idea of your frame hitting your axle and not being able to haul stuff in your bed.

MobSled · 04-08-2010, 06:42 AM

Do the c notch you will eventually go lower. I do agree you can reuse your oem u bolts. Remove the bed, all you need is a grinder with a metal cutoff wheel to cut the frame for the cnotch and a really good drillbit. Fom what I remember its 8 holes on the side and 4 ontop on each cnotch. Your looking at 24 holes. Id recommend 1/2 Ridgid drillbit, go slow through the frame and keep the bit moist with wd40. The bit will be around 17bucks at HD.

All in all good times hehe.

Oh and btw support your frame with jackstands behind the cab and right behind your axle because you don't want to compromise the strength of your frame when you cut out the C. Do one c section at a time donot cut both rails at ones and then bolt up the c section, just safer that way. Instal your flipkit first so you know exactly where the cnotch needs to be bolted up.

bigblock73 · 04-08-2010, 08:24 AM

This will help you...

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...n/csection.htm

I am going to disagree with the others. I like to replace the u-bolts with new ones, especially if they are the original ones to the truck. They are pretty inexpensive, and will be in better shape and stronger than your old, rusted or stretched out ones. Not only that, but getting the bolts out can be a major PITA...when a cut-off wheel will make real quick work of them.

bigblock73 · 04-08-2010, 08:27 AM

Oh, I think the u-bolts are 9/16" thread, 3" round. Take one off your truck, go to the parts store and compare.

04-07-2010, 06:41 PM	#1
Rogue_Sentinel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: nc, mount airy Posts: 376	bolt on c-notch/flip kit ? so i got this use/new flip kit & c-notch the other day. the c-notch was never use, still got the bolts in the bag. i paid $120 ship 2 my house for all in the pic. what size u bolts do i need ? any links ? anybody got pics of there bolt in c-notch/ flip kit ? any tips ? thanks for any help. __________________ "Myths and legends die hard in America. We love them for the extra dimension they provide, the illusion of near-infinite possibility to erase the narrow confines of most men's reality. Weird heroes and mould-breaking champions exist as living proof to those who need it that the tyranny of 'the rat race' is not yet final." Hunter S THompson

04-07-2010, 07:51 PM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: bolt on c-notch/flip kit ? Just doing a flip you won't need the notch, Probably why it was never used before. Now if you go lower with drop shackles you will need to add the notch. It all depends on how low you want to go. As far as U-bolts, You should be able to re-use the old/same ones.... __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 04-07-2010 at 07:52 PM.

04-07-2010, 10:14 PM	#3
spinem haha, ford guys... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 576	Re: bolt on c-notch/flip kit ? id still weld it...

04-07-2010, 11:24 PM	#4
fiddy9apache Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: ftw tex Posts: 682	Re: bolt on c-notch/flip kit ? you will need a notch, unless, you like the idea of your frame hitting your axle and not being able to haul stuff in your bed.

04-08-2010, 06:42 AM	#5
MobSled Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Downey, CA Posts: 110	Re: bolt on c-notch/flip kit ? Do the c notch you will eventually go lower. I do agree you can reuse your oem u bolts. Remove the bed, all you need is a grinder with a metal cutoff wheel to cut the frame for the cnotch and a really good drillbit. Fom what I remember its 8 holes on the side and 4 ontop on each cnotch. Your looking at 24 holes. Id recommend 1/2 Ridgid drillbit, go slow through the frame and keep the bit moist with wd40. The bit will be around 17bucks at HD. All in all good times hehe. Oh and btw support your frame with jackstands behind the cab and right behind your axle because you don't want to compromise the strength of your frame when you cut out the C. Do one c section at a time donot cut both rails at ones and then bolt up the c section, just safer that way. Instal your flipkit first so you know exactly where the cnotch needs to be bolted up.

04-08-2010, 08:24 AM	#6
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: bolt on c-notch/flip kit ? This will help you... http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...n/csection.htm I am going to disagree with the others. I like to replace the u-bolts with new ones, especially if they are the original ones to the truck. They are pretty inexpensive, and will be in better shape and stronger than your old, rusted or stretched out ones. Not only that, but getting the bolts out can be a major PITA...when a cut-off wheel will make real quick work of them. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

04-08-2010, 08:27 AM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: bolt on c-notch/flip kit ? Oh, I think the u-bolts are 9/16" thread, 3" round. Take one off your truck, go to the parts store and compare. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

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