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Old 08-12-2012, 09:54 AM   #1
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C notch a suburban

It looks like it will be hard to c notch a suburban with that crossmember right by we're it goes and the fuel and brake lines on the right side any pics and info on how to do it ?
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Old 08-12-2012, 10:24 AM   #2
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It looks like it will be hard to c notch a suburban with that crossmember right by we're it goes and the fuel and brake lines on the right side any pics and info on how to do it ?
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It's not impossible, but it does take some time. If you check some of my old threads I think I took some pictures of when I did it to mine.
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Old 08-13-2012, 08:06 PM   #3
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Re: C notch a suburban

i looked and i did not see any thing on c notch info on suburban if any body has any info or pics for me thanks
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Old 08-13-2012, 10:16 PM   #4
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i looked and i did not see any thing on c notch info on suburban if any body has any info or pics for me thanks
Dave - c-notching a burb is basically the same as a truck. The frames are virtually identical except for the body mounts.
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Old 08-14-2012, 10:01 PM   #5
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Re: C notch a suburban

Here is a pic of mine ... well its a panel, but it is exact same chassis as a burb.

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Old 09-05-2012, 08:52 PM   #6
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Re: C notch a suburban

thanks guys
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Old 09-24-2012, 07:27 PM   #7
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Re: C notch a suburban

for those of you that have posted in this thread - how low do you go with that C-notch? OP - are you looking to be laid out completely, or just as low as possible without major mods?
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Old 09-24-2012, 11:43 PM   #8
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I dont think you can lay out with a notch, probably get a six inch drop pretty easily though.
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Old 09-25-2012, 05:16 PM   #9
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Re: C notch a suburban

CG's right. I know that Rob (Hart_Rod) got real low with his C-notch on 15's, so that combined with total tire height will make a difference as to actual bottom end clearance as well. As Hart_Rod stated, take a look at his build as I've read it and its related links who knows how many times. (Thanks Rob!)

The typical ECE/CPP C-notch, as previously mentioned, can definitely be done without cutting the floor, removing the body, etc... and shouldn't be too bad of a job as long as you get the measurements right. However, doing a 2 piece notch like the Porterbuilt will require floor cutting or removing the body since you cannot get to the top reinforcement bolts otherwise. I really like the Porterbuilt C-notch, but since I was going to have to cut the floor anyway with what I wanted to do, I went ahead and ordered the extreme drop rear from Porterbuilt. It will lay frame in the rear even if I decided to go with 24's (but will stick with 20's regardless).

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Old 09-26-2012, 07:13 AM   #10
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Thanks guys...now I just need the Suburban
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