Hey guys, I'm just building up an 02 single cab stepside truck with a mild 6.0. i will be around 500hp with the possibility of spray in the future and run some 315 wide slicks. It currently has 3" lowering leaf springs and I want to drop the rear a little more to level it out, currently a 4/3 drop (previous owner).

I'm looking at picking up the belltech c notch as I've read its the strongest. This truck will be a street/ strip truck and abused with slicks at the track and hauling the occasional engine or two. Will this c notch be strong enough, or is there a chance to twist and tweak some things with hard launches?

I've done some googling and the only answers I've seen are step notch the race truck or slammed with a c notch but not abused at the track so any input is appreciated. Thank you guys in advance!

 

I had a turbo street/strip truck with leafs. My only recommendations are welded, not bolted. And boxed, not just the C but stitch welded 6-12 inches each way.

 

My truck lives on 325 drag radials, makes over 600whp, goes to the track very frequently, and gets about 5k miles a year put on it. I’ve had a bolted in c notch in the truck for 5+ years. No issues at all. Just check the hardware frequently. Not that it adds any strength but I have a small section of plate welded behind the notch/frame for where my upper shock
Mount bar is welded to



You would be fine on your setup, but I don’t see 500hp to the tire NA on mild 6.0 build

 

Perfect guys thats what i wanted to hear, thank you i appreciate it very much!