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dalbers · 09-14-2006, 01:57 PM

Are the bolt in c notches any good? I put the rear flip kit from djm on my 05 silverado and need to notch the frame. I figured this is the best place to find out. Thanks

jimmydean · 09-14-2006, 02:20 PM

I bought the bolt in kit, but I will weld it in place. I like the extra coverage the bolt in version gives you, but I don't trust that it won't develop play and cause a weak point later on.

powell72 · 09-14-2006, 10:27 PM

We put a bolt in notch in my buddy's '98 extended cab after we did a 5/7 and he never had any issues.

dalbers · 09-15-2006, 01:27 AM

thanks guys

lilpup69chevy · 09-15-2006, 01:52 AM

i agree with jimmydean i'd bolt it AND weld it if it was on my truck just for the extra security

Rokcrln · 09-15-2006, 07:41 AM

I have done bolt in's with out a problem but I do like to add a few welds on them if possible. If you do not weld then bolt it in and drive to a muffler shop and have them put down a few welds for you. They should not charge much and if you show up around quitting time with a 12pac they may not charge at all!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jimmydean · 09-15-2006, 02:22 PM

I thought I recalled a pic from Kevin with a welded "bolt-in" notch. I could be wrong, but I got the idea from somewhere.

SCOTI · 09-15-2006, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I have done bolt in's with out a problem but I do like to add a few welds on them if possible. If you do not weld then bolt it in and drive to a muffler shop and have them put down a few welds for you. They should not charge much and if you show up around quitting time with a 12pac they may not charge at all!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

That's what I did on mine as well. I bolted it in then drove up to work & welded it. I also bought the guy that did the work some beers.....

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AirMale · 09-16-2006, 11:43 AM

I welded in a bolt on c notch

SCOTI · 09-16-2006, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AirMale

I welded in a bolt on c notch

It would be stronger than the original frame section using this method.

That's what I did on my 68. I bolted it in while using it as a driver & then welded it like this once I began using it to pull my 18ft car hauler. I will admit, my welds don't look as good as these since I did it outside & the wind was killing me that day.

BowTieOgre · 09-17-2006, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

That's what I did on mine as well. I bolted it in then drove up to work & welded it. I also bought the guy that did the work some beers.....

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Ah beer, the universal currency! I've gotten several hundred $$ of work done with $30 worth of beer.

09-14-2006, 01:57 PM	#1
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	c-notch Are the bolt in c notches any good? I put the rear flip kit from djm on my 05 silverado and need to notch the frame. I figured this is the best place to find out. Thanks

09-14-2006, 02:20 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: c-notch I bought the bolt in kit, but I will weld it in place. I like the extra coverage the bolt in version gives you, but I don't trust that it won't develop play and cause a weak point later on.

09-14-2006, 10:27 PM	#3
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: c-notch We put a bolt in notch in my buddy's '98 extended cab after we did a 5/7 and he never had any issues. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

09-15-2006, 01:27 AM	#4
dalbers Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cheney, KS Posts: 462	Re: c-notch thanks guys

09-15-2006, 01:52 AM	#5
lilpup69chevy 67-72 parts finder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: southeast mo Posts: 788	Re: c-notch i agree with jimmydean i'd bolt it AND weld it if it was on my truck just for the extra security __________________ 1969 chevy shortstep 2wd (under construction) 1981 chevy scottsdale lwb 2wd (parts chaser) 2004 pontiac gto (daily driver) 2004 pontiac grand prix gt (the ol ladys car) 1985 chevy short wide 1970 chevy c10 lwb (another parts rig) 1969 gmc lwb (rainy day project) 1968 chevy lwb c10 250 I6 3 spd (soon to be swb)

09-15-2006, 07:41 AM	#6
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: c-notch I have done bolt in's with out a problem but I do like to add a few welds on them if possible. If you do not weld then bolt it in and drive to a muffler shop and have them put down a few welds for you. They should not charge much and if you show up around quitting time with a 12pac they may not charge at all! Kevin LFD Inc.

09-15-2006, 02:22 PM	#7
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: c-notch I thought I recalled a pic from Kevin with a welded "bolt-in" notch. I could be wrong, but I got the idea from somewhere.

09-16-2006, 11:43 AM	#9
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Re: c-notch I welded in a bolt on c notch Attached Images __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction



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