Which C notch kit is the best or easiest??

[bird7263]

I have read many articles and threads on just about all the different c notch kits our there. Here is the thing. I have a 66 short stepside and I am going with the rat rod theme/look. I am not going to go crazy and super c and cut the bed out. I just want to put in bolt in kit and then do a mild air bag kit.

I have head that some of the kits do not fit like they should. Some require more then what appears. I have heard some are built cheap, so and so on. I am reaching out to you guys, whom I trust to give both negative and positive feed back.. I want one that come with the templet. I have heard of nightmares of guys trying to install by tracing the bracket with no measurements and getting way off center. I heard there is one kit that comes with a templet and is super easy to install and can be done in a few hours. Thanks for the help guys.

[badriand]

I installed the cpp c-notch. Fit like a glove as far as setting in the frame, all kits i think pretty much are going to require you to cut off old rivets and notch the frame. Can't speak for others but i am very pleased with the one from cpp. Used old rivets as a template in this one and the bolts went in thier place , think i had to drill a couple bolt holes. Can't remember 100% was over a year ago when i installed. Get ya a sawz all or get busy with the grinder wheel and i used a air chisel to pop rivets with a punch (those were the hardest in my opinion). Have to ignore the kids strollers in the pic.

[SIR]

.cut, drill, bolt, weld (optinal).I put some weld on mine just cuz I could......

[badriand]

Dang Sir, that bump stop almosts looks like it would defeat the purpose of a notch.

[kizer]

Until you bottom out on a bump and wack metal on metal.

[ChiefRocka]

Originally Posted by badriand

..............Have to ignore the kids strollers in the pic.

Before I read that, I was staring and staring at the pic wondering what the hell kinda "EddieBauer" gear is he running over his chassis? ......then I realized it was a stroller(father-thing)...then read your post....
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Anyway, I would say the bolt-on would be the easier to deal with....not much need for that, cut-off, drill, and some hand-tools.

[66chevy PROSTREET]

CPP kit was very easy to install, even with the bed on

[502tripower]

I was trying to get away without the C notch but think that is not going to work. If I do C notch I will use the CPP notch as well.

[bird7263]

Does anyone know of a thread that has step by step? I am looking for more pics.. and or Ideas on the bolt in Kits. does anybody have a templet set up?? I am willing to buy templet kit from somebody... Time is money with me.. I have a baby on the way, so the wife gets pissy with me if i spend to much time in the shop. Anything to save time. Thanks guys!!!!

[TimE]

Here's rokcrln's write-up. It is a pretty simple mod to do.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=195566

[72BlckButy]

I've seen other notch their frame and use a half piece of pipe welded in to smooth out the bottom. Cheaper c-notch idea...

[TimE]

I'll probably go that route if I do another one. The one's I have seen on here had 4" pipe for the notch and then the back was boxed for added strength. Definitely cheaper than the bolt in, but I would think it is a little more time consuming.

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by TimE

I'll probably go that route if I do another one. The one's I have seen on here had 4" pipe for the notch and then the back was boxed for added strength. Definitely cheaper than the bolt in, but I would think it is a little more time consuming.

True... and probably not the best option for those that are welder savy... like me! But still cheaper than a bolt in, especially if it only costs a case of beer.

[TimE]

[badriand]

I got my notch from cpp , mentioned an add i saw in a magazine for like 79$ i think. I am cheap myself but sometimes by the time you try to built your own you will have a lot more time and sometimes money tied up in it in the long run.

[TimE]

Got mine from cpp the same way but they tacked on $25 shipping so I did save but not as much as I thought I would. And you are right about saving in the long run on prefabbed parts(on both time and effort).

[bird7263]

Anybody ever ordered from Brothers? The have a kit in there for about $179. says it comes with "detailed instructions" Are there resto parts even worth ordering?

[MEANlowGREEN]

I order stuff from Brothers Trucks on a regular basis. Nice quality parts and their sales are hard to beat. I buy my suspension parts from CPP though. Everything I have gotten from both places has been first rate but CPP can be a little slow to ship for some reason. At least that's been my experience. On a side note, I am running a 5 inch drop in the rear with no C-notch. I'm sure it would be better with one but I rarely bottom it out. I did saw my factory bump stops down to about an inch thick for a little more travel though. Just doing that made a big difference. Once I convert to air ride I plan to install a huge step notch from ***************** or a similar place. Here's a link on installing a CPP C-Notch...

http://www.classicperform.com/tech_a...ch/c-notch.htm