Thank you for the reply! The truck is a 2002 Chevy Silverado 1500 regular cab short bed. I’m trying to get it to a nice height without having to spend a lot of money because I’m not too wealthy. I’d be happy with a 2/4 drop if it means I don’t have to notch or use helper bags but I’m really looking for a 4/6 drop.

Let’s say I do cut a notch out in my frame for a 4/6 drop and install the kit and everything, if I were to set my suspension back to normal for any reason and flip the axle back under the leaf springs, would the integrity of my frame be messed up and cause any breaks?

Not if you do a proper c notch, fully welded and boxed not open c channel. I’ve seen several c channel kits that are bolted in. When you Notch the frame you are now making the frame more susceptible to failing at the new notch. What I’ve seen happen is the bottom of the notch where the frame was cut begins to approximate or pinch together, buckling at the apex of the notch. Milnd you these trucks were also hauling trailers though too. I replaced the notch with a fully plated welding it in and no issues, it’s cheap insurance to fully box and weld it in. I’m sure others have opinions and more experience than me who can help you out too.

Thank you for the reply! What exactly do you mean by boxed? If you have any pictures of what that looks like would you be able to show me? Also, would you recommend I buy the bolt on C-notch plate kit?

this is an open c notch, not plated on both sides.

Thank you for the clarification I’ll be sure to box the notch if I ever do cut my frame and I appreciate all the advice and explanations