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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 08:17 PM
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In the near future the total rear drop of my truck will be ~4.5". So id like to c-notch the frame for added suspension travel. truck is a '90 f150 regular cab long bed. Does anyone know where I can buy one? only ones I've found come in the belltech flip kits.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2015 | 08:21 PM
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Most likely will have to be a custom built one. There's not allot of aftermarket support for lowering these trucks. (Not when compared to the number of lift kits there are out there anyway)
 
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I have always built my own but I did buy some for my Dodge deal a couple years ago.
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a3...s/GEDC0315.jpg
 
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Any tips on building my own? I have access to a grinder and a welder so I think I can do it but not sure on the material
 
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I mostly use 1/4" plate. Make a template out of cardboard, make sure it's what you need and cut it out with a cut-off wheel.

Google C-notch and you should find lots of pix.

If you don't have a lot of fab experience it may be best to but a kit.
 
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Cool thanks. What do you do for the bump stop on your custom c-notches?

also rla2005 that was pretty nifty
 
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Any tips on building my own? I have access to a grinder and a welder so I think I can do it but not sure on the material
Here's a few pics of mine. I mounted small bump stops at the top of the notch.



 
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those look great Briansshop. What kind of paint did you use on your frame?
 
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those look great Briansshop. What kind of paint did you use on your frame?
Thanks. The paint is Satin Black Rustoleum, spray bomb.
 
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