how low can I go static in the rear without cutting my bed ? Ill get a notch installed but how big of one can I go ? also if you could include a link of the one I should get I would really like that lol. thanks

 

Git under that bed and measure it buddy!!

I think there is only like 4" of clearance and the bed would be sitting right ontop the notch frame maybe less IDK.

My buddy did a 5" notch and came through bed slightly but his was an xcab but i dont think there is any difference in frame

 

Sorry to say, the small C-Cuts into the frame are not a notch!
A sectioned frame ,with a high point is a notch. Do it once & do it right!
You will regret if not !!

 

ummm yes it is. thats why its called a C notch. A sectioned frame, with a high point is a STEP notch.

 

I think I'm becoming the bad guy in the forums when im in them... Get a TAPE MEASURE and slide UNDER THE TRUCK and have an ANSWER faster than typing the QUESTION. BTW I know im an A$$hole Good luck.

 

lol, right on

 

My yota is really low w a baby cnotch..7"total in the back plus w the bed being heavy and spair tire its probably a lil more and w a baby notch on the frame and the cross bar..it would be fine..also notch that thing under my cab

 

All done by LoLux

 

Quote:
Originally Posted by TRUCK ACTION
Sorry to say, the small C-Cuts into the frame are not a notch!
Do it once & do it right!
You will regret if not !!

ummm yes it is. thats why its called a C notch. A sectioned frame, with a high point is a STEP notch.



I used to argue with a friend over this same thing... A notch is a notch regardless how big or small if you ask me. Call it what you want "C" or "STEP" or whatever. When you are clearancing into the frame for more axel clearance, It's a notch one way or another. If its braced properly it will be the same strength (if not stronger) than factory.

 

Agreed.

I think truck action meant the bigger your notch, the happier you would be to have done it once.

 

thanks.

I did not think about that ! lol

wasnt talking about cutting the frame and not adding anything. If I was doing that I wouldnt need to know how big I could go since the bed clears the frame from the factory lol.. and whats wrong about a c-notch any how (not some jankity sht that someone cut and did not reinforce) ? if I dont need a full on monster notch why go that far ?

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yeah a$$hole whats your problem ? haha jk. its all cool. im not in a hurry so I figured instead of measuring it myself why not ask someone whose already done it. no big deal right ? lol

awesome im looking for something a little bigger then yours buut I just want a suppper low static truck that rides halfway decent. I might even just bag the b1tch, but I want to keep my bed fully functional...


I used to argue with a friend over this same thing... A notch is a notch regardless how big or small if you ask me. Call it what you want "C" or "STEP" or whatever. When you are clearancing into the frame for more axel clearance, It's a notch one way or another. If its braced properly it will be the same strength (if not stronger) than factory.[/QUOTE]

yeahhh buddy. ^ dont hate on small notches.. 3 inches at 80 miles an hour will do some damage! lol

 

Get some of those 3 inch body lift blocks like they use on the 4x4's and add them between the bed and frame before you notch. If the notch is still going to interfere with the bed, just stack on another lift puck and add a longer body bolt. Problem solved!

 

I did about as big of a notch as I would like without touching the bed and my truck is probly sitting around a 7 inch drop, working on posting the pics in my thread right now, check them out!