Daniels2386

Did you do it yourself or have it done for you?

I was looking around at different set-ups. Seems like most people agree 7" in the rear is as low as you can go without notching the frame. I haven't decided which drop I want yet, but I can say it will be at LEAST a 5/7. Either 20's or 22's for the wheels and I will NOT be towing/hauling anything.

-So if you had your notch professionally done how much did it cost?
-Or if you know a rough estimate/ballpark figure on installation price let me know. I know every place differs, Im just trying to play with some numbers. Thanks

LS1TRUCKGUY

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Did mine with a sawzall... just measured and marked where to cut. Real easy

javzh

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Did mine with a grinder. Did a mcguaphys bolt on. Installation wasn't that bad. Just take your time and make clean cuts.

AKlowriderZ71

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I see you have a 9" drop in the rear. Have you checked to see if the diff has been smacking the bottom of your bed?

allenp

I have a 9 inch rear drop with no notch. that **** is intense.

AKlowriderZ71

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Axle must be almost against the frame! I bet it rides like a Cadillac!

Mangled03gmc

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javzh

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I notched the bed support rail that sits over the diff. It's a must if you don't want to keep smacking your diff with that bed support rail.

I could barely tolerate no notch at 7". At 9" with no notch I'd want to drive it off a cliff. I would guess to say you Smack frame on any bump. If you say no youre full of it.

allenp

No I have actually never smacked the frame. haha totally kidding yeah it smacks like hell. I had a notch on my to do list just never got around to it.

schino

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damn a 9" on my truck would put the axle inside the frame. without a notch on my 7" drop, mind you im a long bed, i only had 1-1.5" of travel. i notched it about 2" myself welded in with 1/4" plate it was a must do for me i couldnt drive anywhere without bashing it over and over again.