Rear Notch Kit

[Laid_Out_50]

For the guys running airbags and who have the rear of their frames notched where did you get your notch kit? Was it a universal kit or was it specific for AD trucks?

[LEEVON]

Big (step) notch or small c-notch? I got a c-notch from CPP, it was for the wrong frame so I made my own. Do not get one from them... If you are going that route, just find a thick-wall steel pipe, 4" or 6" use that and plate the inside too.

Big notches can be bought from www.***************** and they are universal, I don't know of any specifically for AD trucks.

[robnolimit]

We, No Limir, have a rear boxing plate & C-notch kit for $71.00 they are made to fit your chassis (model specific) A regular C-notch will only get you another 2", then the top of rhe housing smacks the bed floor. If you go any lower than that, you have to raise the bed floor.

[Tchia65]

Originally Posted by robnolimit

We, No Limir, have a rear boxing plate & C-notch kit for $71.00 they are made to fit your chassis (model specific) A regular C-notch will only get you another 2", then the top of rhe housing smacks the bed floor. If you go any lower than that, you have to raise the bed floor.

Rob, I bought one of your chassis kits and am in the process of installing it. Question is how low will the kit get me? I've searched for pictures of task forces with airbag wide ride ifs and found nothing.

[pipty6]

since yor in the Bay area, give Gambino Kustoms in San Jose a call. He has a universal notch you can use. Basic monster notch, you can cut to fit how deep you want it.

[Laid_Out_50]

Originally Posted by pipty6

since yor in the Bay area, give Gambino Kustoms in San Jose a call. He has a universal notch you can use. Basic monster notch, you can cut to fit how deep you want it.

He wants to charge me $140 for a supposed AD truck specific kit.

[Kabwe]

Just make your own, its not hard to do.

[GRIMSS]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Just make your own, its not hard to do.

Yep, just make your own. A lot of people use 2x4 steel tube, I used flat steel plasma cut to the shape I wanted.

[Laid_Out_50]

How tall should I make it using 2x4 stock to lay running board and not really raise the bed like tylerdurben does to his trucks

[GRIMSS]

You need to know the largest tire you're planning on running and the size of the axle tube.

You also need to know the measurements of the frame when the board are on the ground.

[fabguy]

Making your own is very simple. I am going to start making mine this saturday although it is a little easier for me since I have a 35 ton press brake. If you need one bent up this weekend, hit me up then swing by my shop I will hook you up.
Thanks,
Fabguy

[robnolimit]

Tchia65, If you have stock hieght spindles, when the truck is at ride hieght, the rockers should be in the 5" - 6" range. Dropped will be 4 1/2 " lower. tire size makes a difference.

[Laid_Out_50]

Originally Posted by fabguy

Making your own is very simple. I am going to start making mine this saturday although it is a little easier for me since I have a 35 ton press brake. If you need one bent up this weekend, hit me up then swing by my shop I will hook you up.
Thanks,
Fabguy

Thanks Fabguy but your a little to far away for but take some pics when you make it and when you install it.

LaidOut

[slimneverdies]

Pretty easy to do. I took some 2x4 - 3/16" square tubing and cut the ends on 35* angles. Take the rearend out and lay the truck on runningboards and mock it from there. I had to do mine twice cause I tried to measure while the truck was at ride height and made the notch to tall. Had to redo the top section and brig it down by 3 - 1/2". I even made a crossmember for my 4 link to attach to the frame using the same notch design

[Laid_Out_50]

That looks simple enough to make

[Laid_Out_50]

Anyone use the Welder Series step notch kit?

[sgtusmc]

Originally Posted by Laid_Out_50

Anyone use the Welder Series step notch kit?

I have one. I paid the extra $10 bucks to have it welded. I havn't glued it on yet. Nice quality and fast shipping. I think there's a pic of it in my '59 thread.

[Laid_Out_50]

Looking to getting the WS kit it gives me 7 1/2" of extra travel that should be enoughtto lay the running boards on the ground while running a 255/35/20 tire and puts my ford explorer rearend at 15 1/4" to the top of axle from the ground. Will I have clearence issues with the rear fenders when I lay it out with such a wide tire?

[Laid_Out_50]

I was looking on ***************** and saw there notch kits and they look like the ones the Tylerdurden uses on his trucks.

http://www.*****************/notches/8-pc-step-notch-kit

[Laid_Out_50]

Should I go with a suicidedoors kit a welder series kit or a Gambino Kustoms kit?

[project67-stepside]

call nate at porterbuilt he told me he was workin on some stuff for ur year trucks...

[4DSEVEN]

Originally Posted by Laid_Out_50

Anyone use the Welder Series step notch kit?

I have the Welder Series step notch and also their 4 link. I am using the original frame and it gets me pretty much on the ground with 18" wheels.

I am very pleased with their products and the prices are very fair.



The truck is sitting on a couple of 2x4's in the front right now so the floor board is riding up.

[Laid_Out_50]

What size tires are you running on your 18's. Are you running a Ford 8.8" rear end?

[cajundragger]

I dont think 7.5 is big enough. I dont remember how big mine is.


the frame is exactly 4" off the ground when the running boards lay. Like the flat section under the cab.

but this much notch....



gets you like this laid out on a 27" tall tire...



Im sure some of the guys here saw my truck at Dallas and can comfirm it lays hard on the ground.

[4DSEVEN]

Originally Posted by Laid_Out_50

What size tires are you running on your 18's. Are you running a Ford 8.8" rear end?

I'm running the following tires;

Rear tires - 275 35 18
Front Tires - 235 40 18

Wheels front -18x8.5
Offset front - -5.3

Wheels rear - 18x10
Offset rear - -5.0

Yes, running with an 8.8 rear.