has anyone ever notched the axle tube for any extra drop ??

[67cheby]

I know this sounds crazy but when i raised my bedfloor i wasnt planning on buying a dropmember(i should have raised it more) and now i have...So my question is to get maybe an extra 1/2 inch notching the axle tube where they would come up and meet the notch, also considering decking (or grinding down )the top of the rearend for another 1/2 , i know this might sound stupid to some people but if i could get another inch total it would be worth it to me !! I am also taking an inch off of the top of my step notch and welding the plates on the inside instead of the outside just to gain another 1/4 or so .. anyway just asking for input .. can this be done??? you wont offend me just let me know what you think