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82swb · 05-16-2012, 02:42 AM

I need some help with my AOL set up. I recently bought ride techs AOL kit and need to notch my frame before I mount my bag brackets. My problem is that it looks as though a bolt on c notch would force me to mount my brackets too far away from the axle. A "homemade" notch would solve this problem, but I don't have the knowledge or equitment to weld.. Any ideas? Of course I am open to anyone's opinion but I know N2TRUX has had experience with ride techs AOL kit.
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INSIDIOUS '86 · 05-16-2012, 03:06 AM

Sorry couldn't resist
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502ms · 05-17-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Sorry couldn't resist
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LOL. I thought the same thing.
Off Topic: why did you destroke your motor? More power or better MPG? Also, are you going to become a vendor? I'd like to see the projector and other items you referenced.

On topic: can you show us where you are having the issue? There are many vendors you can buy bolt-on notches from, if welding is an issue.
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**N2TRUX** · 05-17-2012, 09:45 AM

Welcome to the forum 82swb. I am trying to get a visual of what your concerns are. I "think" what you are questioning is the bolt on notch would not leave a clean mounting surface directly behind the axle where you want to mount the upper bag brackets.

If this is correct, you will need to find a practical solution. When we did my system, a bolt in notch was never considered since the shop builds all their C-notches in house. The weld in design left the frame clean in the area needed to install the upper bracket.

In your case, it will require that you consider having your bolt in welded in after its installed, or make mods to how the upper bracket mounts. You might be able to drill the bag bracket to clear the bolt head, or run spacers to move it away from them.

Oh yeah, INSIDIOUS '86 lets see your air suspension? "Sorry couldn't resist"....

INSIDIOUS '86 · 05-17-2012, 03:21 PM

I stroked it to make a big brother of the dz302 basicly. Started the build when I was 13 with intentions of something like a Camaro with lighter weight and aerodynamics unlike our big barns going down a road haha but yes I will be a vendor as soon as testing I done on my lights and such. The projectors will be on an availability basis though but some quality hid housings will produce some cutoff so other drivers won't be blind

Sorry n2trux. All static drop for me

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82swb · 05-17-2012, 03:26 PM

Thank you for replying. I might be over thinking this. I have just researched some c notches installed on 73-87 frames and noticed that the end of the notch is at the indentation for the rear shock on the driver side. I found a local mobile welding company that has experience with frame rail mods, so ill give them a shot. Thank you all for replying.
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05-16-2012, 02:42 AM	#1
82swb Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 256	paging N2TRUX I need some help with my AOL set up. I recently bought ride techs AOL kit and need to notch my frame before I mount my bag brackets. My problem is that it looks as though a bolt on c notch would force me to mount my brackets too far away from the axle. A "homemade" notch would solve this problem, but I don't have the knowledge or equitment to weld.. Any ideas? Of course I am open to anyone's opinion but I know N2TRUX has had experience with ride techs AOL kit. Posted via Mobile Device

05-16-2012, 03:06 AM	#2
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: paging N2TRUX Sorry couldn't resist Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

05-17-2012, 09:45 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: paging N2TRUX Welcome to the forum 82swb. I am trying to get a visual of what your concerns are. I "think" what you are questioning is the bolt on notch would not leave a clean mounting surface directly behind the axle where you want to mount the upper bag brackets. If this is correct, you will need to find a practical solution. When we did my system, a bolt in notch was never considered since the shop builds all their C-notches in house. The weld in design left the frame clean in the area needed to install the upper bracket. In your case, it will require that you consider having your bolt in welded in after its installed, or make mods to how the upper bracket mounts. You might be able to drill the bag bracket to clear the bolt head, or run spacers to move it away from them. Oh yeah, INSIDIOUS '86 lets see your air suspension? "Sorry couldn't resist".... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-17-2012, 03:21 PM	#5
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: paging N2TRUX I stroked it to make a big brother of the dz302 basicly. Started the build when I was 13 with intentions of something like a Camaro with lighter weight and aerodynamics unlike our big barns going down a road haha but yes I will be a vendor as soon as testing I done on my lights and such. The projectors will be on an availability basis though but some quality hid housings will produce some cutoff so other drivers won't be blind Sorry n2trux. All static drop for me Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

05-17-2012, 03:26 PM	#6
82swb Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 256	Re: paging N2TRUX Thank you for replying. I might be over thinking this. I have just researched some c notches installed on 73-87 frames and noticed that the end of the notch is at the indentation for the rear shock on the driver side. I found a local mobile welding company that has experience with frame rail mods, so ill give them a shot. Thank you all for replying. Posted via Mobile Device



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