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lo72 · 10-07-2010, 07:54 PM

Any tips on putting a c-notch on my 85 C-10 The kit is a doetsch from jeff at CPP. The instructions state they are left and right and the long ends go to the front of the truck. Mine look to be identical length, width etc. The bolt holes line up exactly with each other...pics would be great

SCOTI · 10-07-2010, 09:04 PM

Pics would help us as well.... Show us what you're working with.

lo72 · 10-07-2010, 09:39 PM

Here are some pics. The instructions say to inatall the flip kit, then mark the axle center and center the notches on the center line. Both notches are identical

SCOTI · 10-07-2010, 09:48 PM

Generic instructions most likely.

Lift the axle to the frame.
Mark the edge of the housing tube. 1.5" from that mark will be the centerline of the axle @ that drop amount.
Measure & mark the centerline on each c-notch.
Take the c-notch, & make a cardboard template of the notch area that gets cut out (including the centerline reference mark).
Align the C/L of the template you make w/the C/L of the axle mark you put on the frame earlier.
Trace the template & that's your initial cut.
Grind to fit from there.

*Use a drill bit for your corners & cut straight to the holes drilled. Rounded corners = less possibilty for stress related cracks.

lo72 · 10-08-2010, 07:47 AM

Thanks Scoti, your tips will make this a easy weekend project

HumbleChevyBuddy · 10-08-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by lo72

Any tips on putting a c-notch on my 85 C-10 The kit is a doetsch from jeff at CPP. The instructions state they are left and right and the long ends go to the front of the truck. Mine look to be identical length, width etc. The bolt holes line up exactly with each other...pics would be great

Where exactly did you get this kit and what was the price? I'd like to purchase the same exact one for my truck. Thanks!

**N2TRUX** · 10-08-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lo72

....The kit is a doetsch from jeff at CPP. .....

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Originally Posted by HumbleChevyBuddy

Where exactly did you get this kit and what was the price?

CPP is a forum vendor and CPPJeff is our forum rep. Hook up with him and he will take great care of you.

lo72 · 10-08-2010, 10:42 AM

I got it from Jeff, I think it was about 650.00 for all c-notch ,flip kit,spindles,springs and a pair of spring shackles and 4 shocks

HumbleChevyBuddy · 10-08-2010, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by lo72

I got it from Jeff, I think it was about 650.00 for all c-notch ,flip kit,spindles,springs and a pair of spring shackles and 4 shocks

Talk about a HOOK UP! Just PM'd Jeff. Thanks for the info...sorry to jack your thread.

10-07-2010, 07:54 PM	#1
lo72 Truck Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lithia Springs Ga Posts: 354	C Notch help Any tips on putting a c-notch on my 85 C-10 The kit is a doetsch from jeff at CPP. The instructions state they are left and right and the long ends go to the front of the truck. Mine look to be identical length, width etc. The bolt holes line up exactly with each other...pics would be great

10-07-2010, 09:04 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,941	Re: C Notch help Pics would help us as well.... Show us what you're working with. __________________ 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.*

10-07-2010, 09:39 PM	#3
lo72 Truck Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lithia Springs Ga Posts: 354	Re: C Notch help Here are some pics. The instructions say to inatall the flip kit, then mark the axle center and center the notches on the center line. Both notches are identical Attached Images

10-07-2010, 09:48 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,941	Re: C Notch help Generic instructions most likely. Lift the axle to the frame. Mark the edge of the housing tube. 1.5" from that mark will be the centerline of the axle @ that drop amount. Measure & mark the centerline on each c-notch. Take the c-notch, & make a cardboard template of the notch area that gets cut out (including the centerline reference mark). Align the C/L of the template you make w/the C/L of the axle mark you put on the frame earlier. Trace the template & that's your initial cut. Grind to fit from there. Use a drill bit for your corners & cut straight to the holes drilled. Rounded corners = less possibilty for stress related cracks. __________________ 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.*

10-08-2010, 07:47 AM	#5
lo72 Truck Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lithia Springs Ga Posts: 354	Re: C Notch help Thanks Scoti, your tips will make this a easy weekend project

10-08-2010, 10:42 AM	#8
lo72 Truck Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Lithia Springs Ga Posts: 354	Re: C Notch help I got it from Jeff, I think it was about 650.00 for all c-notch ,flip kit,spindles,springs and a pair of spring shackles and 4 shocks



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