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Old 03-10-2012, 11:59 PM   #1
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C-notch question

Does a c-notch hurt your towing capacity? Want to lower my truck, and thinking c-notch kit, but I want to also use my truck as a tow rig, so does anyone know if this is a good direction to go in?
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Old 03-11-2012, 01:42 AM   #2
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Re: C-notch question

There is a thread somewhere around here by member Lakeroadster where he did an engineering analysis on three different c-notches. The conclusion is that yes it does decrease your frame strength in most cases. I'd look that up for starters.
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Old 03-11-2012, 01:55 AM   #3
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Re: C-notch question

Check the FAQ forum for the thread Leevon mentions.
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