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DakotaR
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3/19/2003
13:28:30
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 Subject: Anyone here done a C-notch???
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I need to do one on my 97 Club cab. Anyone done one before? Is it hard? What tools are needed? Thanks in advance!!
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Buzz
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3/19/2003
13:54:39
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are you looking for a bolt on c-notch or a full cut the frame off 6 inch step notch?
I installed a c-notch with my Hotchkis kit, was pretty easy... there are a few ways to cut the frame... easiest by far is a plasma torch.. took all of 10 min per side... you can also use a
sawz-all or a die grinder.. a good drill, some flat black paint, about 16 grade 8... very improtant grade 8... bolts...
first put truck on jack stands, remove rear spring from shackle... it will take the tension off the frame so you don't bend it...
next take your c-notch and a piece of cardboard and cut a diagram of the notch and tape it to the frame... proceed to cut along said diagram... after section is cut smooth out edges and clamp notch in place... proceed to drill out the holes for the bolts.. start with the 2 farthest apart from each other, put the bolts in so the notch is firmly held in place, drill all other holes and install bolts... paint balck and your good to go... I also welded mine just to be safe but it's not necessary...
IMPORTANT... on the driver side right where your going to cut the notch out there is a mount for the brake line... CAREFUL.. there are also tail light wires etc. there... you will have to undo the brake line.. unscrew the flex line from the hard line and slide it out of the mount, the mount has a hex pattern so you won't be able to unscrew it... just look first it will make sense... I cut this mount off the notch and tack welded it to the frame.. you can mount the line how ever you want... it's not hard at all, just take your time and torque the $hit out of the bolts, use nylon lock nuts..
if you have any other ? feel free to emial me, I have pic's if you want to take a look...
mxblue23 @aol.com
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DakotaR
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3/19/2003
15:33:05
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I'll probably just do the bolt on. I only need a couple of inches. I don't have a plasma torch but I do have a die grinder with a cutting wheel. I'll probably tackle it next weekend. Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!
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Phatdak02
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3/23/2003
12:21:42
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Hey man, I have a few extra C-notches left if you are interested. Should give you about 3 1/2". They are $40 shipped. E-mail me if you are interested.
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drewRT
Dodge Dakota
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3/23/2003
13:48:50
| RE: Anyone here done a C-notch???
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hey i bought a c notch kit for my 2003 RT from ebay for $14.99 and paid my local shop 25 dollars to weld them in and cut out the bed. now my frame is 3/4 inch off the ground (it was lowered previously to the c notch). thank god for my 94 4x4 318 v8. that gets me thru the winters
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DakotaR
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3/24/2003
11:45:27
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PhatDak02, what is your email address?
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Buzz
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3/24/2003
15:52:22
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I have his notch on my truck... very well built... was kind of worried at first but they are way stronger than the stock frame... full 1/4 inch steel.. 8 1/2 inch holes per side... if you want some installed pic's email me and I will send them to you.. he has prob the best bolt on notch available...
mxblue23@aol.com
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DakotaR
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3/24/2003
16:08:31
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Buzz, check your email.
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Phatdak02
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3/24/2003
16:45:16
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Hey, shoot me an email at CarolinaKota@hotmail.com
Thanks for the compliment man :)
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drewRT
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3/24/2003
20:15:35
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anyways guys, stop talking about your crap, i paid 40 bucks and everything was included and done and it looks good. the way u guys are talkin and complimenting each other, seems like u should give each other a handjob and get it over with.
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Buzz
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3/24/2003
20:22:35
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ok... well I appreciate a well made part and don't wouldn't trust a $15 c-notch on my truck... it's your frame, don't want to skimp... this way I feel safe to tow trailers, haul my bikes etc... Most shops charge from 60-100 to install them, that's great you saved $100 good for you... let's put a 5k trailer behind it and see if your frame is still straight... oh but you probably don't use your truck for any real useful purpose so you probably don't care...
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