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ItsRandy · 04-10-2013, 08:39 PM

I just ordered some Porterbuilt C-Notches for my '69. Anyone else use them? How was the install? Ever tow anything after you installed them?

cubber · 04-10-2013, 11:59 PM

I like mine. Well built. Not really a tow rig, but I wouldn't be scared of it. Get a good drill and bit ready.

hopped up · 04-11-2013, 12:20 AM

I always hear "dont tow after installing a c notch" guess the notch weakens the frame even if only slightly. But i also knkw several people that do it without thinking twice. Those damn rivets can be a pain
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andrewmp6 · 04-11-2013, 03:02 AM

Most companies say don't tow just for legal reasons if anything happens.But i know some with slammed duallies that tow daily with them no problems at all.

**N2TRUX** · 04-11-2013, 10:33 AM

Porterbuilt builds quality product. You can rest easy that you will be pleased with the product and the service after the sale.

There is no doubt that a C-notch will weaken your frame at the point that is cut. However, the boxing and bracing that comes with most C-notch kits will over come those issues.

I have had several trucks with C-notches that I have used for towing small trailers and open car haulers with never an issue on the frame.

04-10-2013, 08:39 PM	#1
ItsRandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Grand Terrace, Ca. Posts: 1,607	Porterbuilt C-Notches I just ordered some Porterbuilt C-Notches for my '69. Anyone else use them? How was the install? Ever tow anything after you installed them?

04-10-2013, 11:59 PM	#2
cubber Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Leanna, TN Posts: 2,061	Re: Porterbuilt C-Notches I like mine. Well built. Not really a tow rig, but I wouldn't be scared of it. Get a good drill and bit ready. Attached Images __________________ =MATTHEW 69 Stepper...Stroked & Bagged GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 2003 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. Cab 1995 Cavalier gas saver!

04-11-2013, 12:20 AM	#3
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Porterbuilt C-Notches I always hear "dont tow after installing a c notch" guess the notch weakens the frame even if only slightly. But i also knkw several people that do it without thinking twice. Those damn rivets can be a pain Posted via Mobile Device

04-11-2013, 03:02 AM	#4
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Porterbuilt C-Notches Most companies say don't tow just for legal reasons if anything happens.But i know some with slammed duallies that tow daily with them no problems at all.

04-11-2013, 10:33 AM	#5
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Porterbuilt C-Notches Porterbuilt builds quality product. You can rest easy that you will be pleased with the product and the service after the sale. There is no doubt that a C-notch will weaken your frame at the point that is cut. However, the boxing and bracing that comes with most C-notch kits will over come those issues. I have had several trucks with C-notches that I have used for towing small trailers and open car haulers with never an issue on the frame. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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