Step notch and towing?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Slammed66 · 04-07-2007, 02:01 PM

I am about to z and step my frame , I know its a dumb question but if its built right what are the chances of this thing puling a car trailer???

jimmydean · 04-07-2007, 05:42 PM

I wouldn't unless you did some serious rework. The notch alone might be ok, but the Z would make me very nervous.

milehightoyz · 04-07-2007, 09:53 PM

If your welds are done right and you box/plate/gusset everything sufficiently, I dont see why it would be a problem, it mostly boils down to the quality of work done on your frame.

SCOTI · 04-07-2007, 11:05 PM

I would worry more about the notch than the 'Z'. If engineered, braced, & welded properly, you wouldn't be any worse than w/a stock c-channel frame.

*72CSTC5* · 04-07-2007, 11:47 PM

I agree with eveyone else I do not see that much of a problem as most of the weight is over the axle of the trailer and the actual tongue weight at the hitch is not very much.

Slammed66 · 04-08-2007, 03:43 AM

Good to hear, Ill be honest I dont plan on doing a ****ty job on my z or my step notch , this truck is my summer saily driver so its being built to sustain everyday use I wont be pulling a trailer often , but I do have to make one trip to rescue my camaro from a failin barn ...

milehightoyz · 04-08-2007, 01:44 PM

cool id be really interested in seeing what this 1868 camaro looks like when you dig her out.......

zapper · 04-08-2007, 07:22 PM

1868 camaro? Wow can you back then doing a train or bank robbery in one of them, no chance of the pooie ever catching you.

Slammed66 · 04-08-2007, 11:57 PM

pics taken by my uncle this weekend.....

Cars in barns by slammed66 lol....

PBFAB.COM · 04-09-2007, 01:30 AM

Personally... I would not tow a car trailer with a heavily modified chassis (monster notch out back). It seems too many people are trying to cross-breed their slammed trucks and turn them into double duty frame-layers/work horses. In my opinion, it is either one or the other... not both. It can be done, I am sure, but not something I would do or recommend. Like many have mentioned, the design and quality of the work is the determining factor, if one or both are not quite there... disaster.

C3500 · 04-09-2007, 09:55 PM

I had a 96 crew cab daully body dropped z in the front 3 in. cut 3 in off the bottom of the frame with a 2.5, 5, 1/4 box tubbing with a monter notch. i used to tow a 30 foot race car trialer with no problems......it can be done if its youre only truck......but i wont do it again. after a controll arm broke on me (no trailer at the time) i don't use it to tow anymore.

controll arm broke after hella draging!!!

04-07-2007, 02:01 PM	#1
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Step notch and towing?? I am about to z and step my frame , I know its a dumb question but if its built right what are the chances of this thing puling a car trailer??? __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10 Last edited by Slammed66; 04-07-2007 at 02:01 PM.

04-07-2007, 05:42 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Step notch and towing?? I wouldn't unless you did some serious rework. The notch alone might be ok, but the Z would make me very nervous. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

04-07-2007, 09:53 PM	#3
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	Re: Step notch and towing?? If your welds are done right and you box/plate/gusset everything sufficiently, I dont see why it would be a problem, it mostly boils down to the quality of work done on your frame.

04-07-2007, 11:05 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: Step notch and towing?? I would worry more about the notch than the 'Z'. If engineered, braced, & welded properly, you wouldn't be any worse than w/a stock c-channel frame. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-07-2007, 11:47 PM	#5
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Step notch and towing?? I agree with eveyone else I do not see that much of a problem as most of the weight is over the axle of the trailer and the actual tongue weight at the hitch is not very much.

04-08-2007, 03:43 AM	#6
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: Step notch and towing?? Good to hear, Ill be honest I dont plan on doing a ****ty job on my z or my step notch , this truck is my summer saily driver so its being built to sustain everyday use I wont be pulling a trailer often , but I do have to make one trip to rescue my camaro from a failin barn ... __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

04-08-2007, 01:44 PM	#7
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	Re: Step notch and towing?? cool id be really interested in seeing what this 1868 camaro looks like when you dig her out.......

04-08-2007, 07:22 PM	#8
zapper Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: shelburne ont Posts: 25	Re: Step notch and towing?? 1868 camaro? Wow can you back then doing a train or bank robbery in one of them, no chance of the pooie ever catching you.

04-08-2007, 11:57 PM	#9
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: Step notch and towing?? pics taken by my uncle this weekend..... Cars in barns by slammed66 lol.... __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

04-09-2007, 01:30 AM	#10
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Step notch and towing?? Personally... I would not tow a car trailer with a heavily modified chassis (monster notch out back). It seems too many people are trying to cross-breed their slammed trucks and turn them into double duty frame-layers/work horses. In my opinion, it is either one or the other... not both. It can be done, I am sure, but not something I would do or recommend. Like many have mentioned, the design and quality of the work is the determining factor, if one or both are not quite there... disaster. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

04-09-2007, 09:55 PM	#11
C3500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: santa clara Posts: 27	Re: Step notch and towing?? I had a 96 crew cab daully body dropped z in the front 3 in. cut 3 in off the bottom of the frame with a 2.5, 5, 1/4 box tubbing with a monter notch. i used to tow a 30 foot race car trialer with no problems......it can be done if its youre only truck......but i wont do it again. after a controll arm broke on me (no trailer at the time) i don't use it to tow anymore. controll arm broke after hella draging!!!



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