Tackling the c-notch the next few days

[bluepacecar]

i'm diving into the rear suspension tomorow. doing the belltech c-notch. anyone have any tips other than take off the bed which i am not tackling..

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

i'm diving into the rear suspension tomorow. doing the belltech c-notch. anyone have any tips other than take off the bed which i am not tackling..

The bed doesn't have to come off. I've had it done twice with the bed on.

Mine were bolted in and welded in for extra strength.

Just remember measure twice, cut once.

 

[bluepacecar]

i hear that... im going to do some test fitting with the leafs off the axle to see if the bed rail and crossmember need to be trimmed at all or how much..

 

[SS THiS]

The bed doesn't have to come off. I've had it done twice with the bed on.

Mine were bolted in and welded in for extra strength.

Just remember measure twice, cut once.

X2 on what LL said! I did the Belltech c-notch myself too. Have some Good bits and Good Blades if your using a jigsaw or sawsaw

 

[SID297]

X2 on what LL said! I did the Belltech c-notch myself too. Have some Good bits and Good Blades if your using a jigsaw or sawsaw

Those are the biggest things. Measuring and making sure your tools are sharp.

 

[LIGHTNING LARRY]

i hear that... im going to do some test fitting with the leafs off the axle to see if the bed rail and crossmember need to be trimmed at all or how much..

On my slammed 01 I had to trim the bottom of the front of the bed for driveshaft clearance.

Not much, but it was hitting even on small bumps before it was clearanced and I didn't want to tear up that aluminum driveshaft..

 

[jwiles6186]

If you have access to a plasma cutter installation will be a breeze with or without the bed.

 

[bluepacecar]

i wish i had acces to a plazma cutter and a welder... this frame would be so rigid. i would love to box the rest of the frame... i borrowed a sawzaw and a corded drill from some friends. just have to pick up some 1/2 drill bits, a unibit and metal blades..

 

[INFAMOU$]

I recommend Drilling holes where your cuts will meet up.. so that way it will help prevent stress cracks from occurring. Here is my thread on my Notch etc..

http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...84822-busy-weekend-expy-mod-c-notch-drop.html

 

[bluepacecar]

..... and .. done...
so sore though.
some pics of my progress

i also reworked my leafpacks due to i had the helper leaf out and it was causing vibration under hard acceleration( pinion angle was off a tiny bit) soi reinstalled the helpers and some 1'' shackles and now she rides smooth+ no bottoming out. i must have had an inch and a half of clearance before this..

 

[SID297]

Not bad.:beer:

 

[low03tb]

New pics!!!

 

[bluepacecar]

actually the stance i posted a little while back is the same stance so this was well overdue. but since you asked...

 

[Stinger2007]

Wow! looks nice.....really nice look. I kinda jumped the gun here. what's up front, you have it listed on profile?

good job......Spindles, etc?

 

[bluepacecar]

new uca's, new lower ball joints,tierods,bearings,belltech spindles, w/o isos up front. out back western hangers, strange shocks w shock extenders, 1'' modified western shackles, relocated swaybar endlinks and now belltech c-notch.. took her out for a spin after all was good and snugged up and she rides like shes new..

 

[low03tb]

Looks Sweet man! Love the hood, wheels, drop, everything! I wish I could have a Lightning..hopefully soon..

 

[1sweetSVT]

nice work man....drop and wheels are perfect!

 

[04SVT-L]

i wish i had acces to a plazma cutter and a welder... this frame would be so rigid. i would love to box the rest of the frame... i borrowed a sawzaw and a corded drill from some friends. just have to pick up some 1/2 drill bits, a unibit and metal blades..

you want it welded in and frame boxed?

 

[bluepacecar]

i would love to box the frame. that would make the frame extremely rigid and no more bouncy rear end.

 

[SID297]

Too bad Kenny Brown doesn't make the X-Factor Brace anymore.