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Re: Is A frame notch always NECESSARY?
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Originally Posted by leftybass209
Short answer: No.
Long answer: It's dependent on your particular case.
This is one area where the guy across the country really has no clue what you have, or what your requirements are. I've seen people measure out their drops and have anywhere from a 1/4" to 3/4" difference between distances from the bump stop to the axle tube. (I'm not saying that is the distance, just the difference in measurements) That tells me one very important thing; every truck is different!
Fortunately this is one of those instances where, if you like the 4" drop, do it. If then, it seems too close for comfort, you can add a notch later. I understand you don't want to make too many modifications, and chances are highly likely you won't need a notch on 4 inches unless your truck has led a really rough past life.
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Well said.
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1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project
1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver
1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck
1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck
2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White
2002 Chevrolet 1500HD 4x4 Crew Cab 6.0L 4L80E Red
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