Crossmember Notch instead of Z

[milehightoyz]

I have read countless numbers of threads on this board about zing and sectioning xmembers and notching xmembers (for framerails only). There is alot of great info but I still have a few questions.

A common underlying problem with all methods seems to be the steering issues created once everything is moved up, whether it be xmember sectioning, xmember notching for frame rails, or zing. Zing seems to address the steering issue best of the 3 methods listed due to moving the entire steering assembly up in conjunction with the suspension components.

I read through a recent thread by HOTRODYJ who moved his entire crossmember up 5" without zing his frame which I guess would best fall under the crossmember notch method. I dont need that much of a drop as I do have dropped spindles but the thought of moving everything up higher into the rails without having to cut the frame is very appealing.

I was originally planning on doing a 1.5" xmemver drop in conjunction with a 2" z to get where i need to be. After reading his thread I am considering just moving my crossmember up inbetween the frame rails 3.5" as opposed to the combination of xmember dropping and zing. This sounds to me like less work and not having to put two cuts in my main frame rails for a z.

The only problem I can for see is steering which I believe could be addressed with a rack and pinion set up of some sort. Am I overlooking anything else that could create problems using this method other than motor/trans placement? Thanks in advanced.