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83_383Stroker · 01-06-2009, 01:38 AM

okay I am looking at the 3/5 drop kit from Western Chassis and am just curious. Is it absolutely necessary to notch the frame with the 5" flip kit? They sell a 3/5 deluxe kit that includes the c-notch kit for 279.95, or the econo kit for 209.95. Price is not my worry I just need to know if I HAVE to or Highly recommended that i "C" the frame

Thanks in advanced!

flamingbig10 · 01-06-2009, 01:44 AM

you can go with out a notch and short bump stops, but I would get a c-notch more axle clearance, and it will allow you to go lower

cochino12 · 01-06-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 83_383Stroker

okay I am looking at the 3/5 drop kit from Western Chassis and am just curious. Is it absolutely necessary to notch the frame with the 5" flip kit? They sell a 3/5 deluxe kit that includes the c-notch kit for 279.95, or the econo kit for 209.95. Price is not my worry I just need to know if I HAVE to or Highly recommended that i "C" the frame

Thanks in advanced!

just depends on the truck, my yellow 85 was lowered 6" and only bottomed out a couple times in 6 years but my 77 2wd blazer I had to notch asap before I knocked teeth out.

83_383Stroker · 01-06-2009, 02:10 AM

would i be better off in the long run by going with a spindle+spring combo for the front?

Malo83 · 01-06-2009, 02:57 AM

Yes, and you don't need a C-notch with the flip kit

vonlefty · 01-06-2009, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

Yes, and you don't need a C-notch with the flip kit

Unless your springs and/or shocks are worn out. It probably won't bottom out unless you haul more than a couple 2x4 and some plywood or you want to tow something but the difference in price is only $70. Buy the kit with the c-notch, use the truck for awhile without the notch installed, if you don't need it I'll buy it from you.

Cherub · 01-06-2009, 11:34 AM

I have yet to drive with my cnotch on but it looks like if you plan on towing anything you will need it for clearance.

83_383Stroker · 01-06-2009, 11:49 AM

the most i would ever have in it is my Honda TRX400EX and thats like maybe 3-4 times a summer to go to the dam and ride. but no towing i don't even have a bumper for a ball. (roll pan)

87c10slammer · 01-06-2009, 12:55 PM

i would go with the notch... i dont know where you live but if you hit one good pothole your looking at alot of shattered teeth... its better off in the long run f you notch it now and dont have to worry about it

**Captkaos** · 01-06-2009, 04:56 PM

Generally I recommend one for anything over 5"

01-06-2009, 01:38 AM	#1
83_383Stroker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 59	c notch question okay I am looking at the 3/5 drop kit from Western Chassis and am just curious. Is it absolutely necessary to notch the frame with the 5" flip kit? They sell a 3/5 deluxe kit that includes the c-notch kit for 279.95, or the econo kit for 209.95. Price is not my worry I just need to know if I HAVE to or Highly recommended that i "C" the frame Thanks in advanced! __________________ 83' internally ballanced 383 Stroker, 400 turbo 3800 stall , Posi, 750cfm carb, Weind manifold, long tube headers, and a handful of other goodies. Custom billet and woodgrain interior.

01-06-2009, 01:44 AM	#2
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: c notch question you can go with out a notch and short bump stops, but I would get a c-notch more axle clearance, and it will allow you to go lower __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

01-06-2009, 02:10 AM	#4
83_383Stroker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 59	Re: c notch question would i be better off in the long run by going with a spindle+spring combo for the front? __________________ 83' internally ballanced 383 Stroker, 400 turbo 3800 stall , Posi, 750cfm carb, Weind manifold, long tube headers, and a handful of other goodies. Custom billet and woodgrain interior.

01-06-2009, 02:57 AM	#5
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: c notch question Yes, and you don't need a C-notch with the flip kit

01-06-2009, 11:34 AM	#7
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: c notch question I have yet to drive with my cnotch on but it looks like if you plan on towing anything you will need it for clearance.

01-06-2009, 11:49 AM	#8
83_383Stroker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 59	Re: c notch question the most i would ever have in it is my Honda TRX400EX and thats like maybe 3-4 times a summer to go to the dam and ride. but no towing i don't even have a bumper for a ball. (roll pan) __________________ 83' internally ballanced 383 Stroker, 400 turbo 3800 stall , Posi, 750cfm carb, Weind manifold, long tube headers, and a handful of other goodies. Custom billet and woodgrain interior.

01-06-2009, 12:55 PM	#9
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: c notch question i would go with the notch... i dont know where you live but if you hit one good pothole your looking at alot of shattered teeth... its better off in the long run f you notch it now and dont have to worry about it

01-06-2009, 04:56 PM	#10
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: c notch question Generally I recommend one for anything over 5" __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com



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