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When would you C Notch a frame? I am reading my So Cal Speed Shop Chassis book and it talks about C Notching your frame for ride height and suspension travel but that's all it says. When or why would you do this and will it need to be done with my car? I am just not sure if I will have to do this to mine and if so then no big deal, looks pretty simple to me.
Thanks in advance.


Shawn-

I don't think you'll have to C notch the frame, from what I understand from 1 episode of trucks is it allows clearence for suspension in some lowered vehicles in some situations. I think all you'll need is lowering blocks for the rear leafs.

Originally posted by FMXhellraiser
When would you C Notch a frame? I am reading my So Cal Speed Shop Chassis book and it talks about C Notching your frame for ride height and suspension travel but that's all it says. When or why would you do this and will it need to be done with my car? I am just not sure if I will have to do this to mine and if so then no big deal, looks pretty simple to me.
Thanks in advance.


Shawn-

if you're gonna lower your veh. more than the normal 2-4 inches then you have to cut your chassis, so it will clear the rear end housing and that's called c notching your frame. that's how they get the rear ends so low using the air bags.

Ok I see. Well I won't have leaf springs or nothing on it so will have coil overs. I was just wondering how or if I will need this done to it before I go and paint my frame.
Thanks.

Ok, well I don't think I will need that done then. I do wan't the tires in the rear tucked under really low and well but I will have the car tubbed out with 16.5 inches. I am guessing I won't need that done then? Sucks not having help to grab the body and set it on the frame to see how low it will sit and all, etc.