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Old 11-24-2008, 01:38 AM   #1
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C-section under the axle?

Check out this c-notch frame under the axle. How does this work? Where would you mount the shocks & bags? If it works, why wouldn't more people do it rather than alter the bed floor?

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Old 11-24-2008, 04:36 PM   #2
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Re: C-section under the axle?

Maybe thats why hes selling it.........?

"oops, I shoulda thought this through"
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Old 11-24-2008, 05:01 PM   #3
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Re: C-section under the axle?

Hope he never has to change his rearend out!
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Old 11-26-2008, 12:54 AM   #4
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Re: C-section under the axle?

Looks like it would have limited travel at ride height.
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Old 11-26-2008, 07:37 AM   #5
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Re: C-section under the axle?

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Hope he never has to change his rearend out!
No kidding. He's effectively built his truck around the rear axle. That thing ain't ever coming out without cutting the frame apart or gutting the truck. Not too smart.
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Old 11-26-2008, 08:31 AM   #6
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Old 11-26-2008, 08:58 AM   #7
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Re: C-section under the axle?

Novel idea. I don't see much wrong with it actually. So he has to remove the bed first if he ever did have to remove the axle, so what? How often do you have to remove your rear axle once the truck is built? Basically never. I give him props for doing it different. I like it.
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Old 11-26-2008, 09:02 AM   #8
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Novel idea. I don't see much wrong with it actually. So he has to remove the bed first if he ever did have to remove the axle, so what? How often do you have to remove your rear axle once the truck is built? Basically never. I give him props for doing it different. I like it.
Look closer, that's a Blazer not a truck. No easy bed removal option.
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Re: C-section under the axle?

Oops, that would be tough
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Old 11-26-2008, 11:40 AM   #10
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Re: C-section under the axle?

It's not a very common mod because it's not the best route to take. Having the framerails ABOVE the axle have far more benefits that outweigh the loss of bed space... main one being safety.
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