c-notch or z???

I want to be able to drop 48 chevy pickup to the ground on bags but I have a question about what frame modifications are necessary to get it that low in the back. I am thinking about going 4 link and I may have found a kit, and I am looking for bags currently. do I have to C-notch or Z the frame to get it that low. If I do C-notch or Z what problems with body fit does that bring up? I plan on tubbing the rear wheels too to get some bigger tires in there.. would that accomodate the new kickup?
thanks
ian

 

hmmm, get the right height tires then sit the frame on the axel with no leafs oranything.

realy close?c notch

not at all? Z

just a thought

 

i would c notch it.then you ll have less work to do on mounting the bed.kyle

 

thanks guys
ian

 

You may be able to get by with just a c-notch, depending on wheel/tire size...If that doesn't work, then go with a small step notch and all you will need is to trim the bed for clearance...

JP

 

I'm sure it's been beat to death, but what is the strongest way to reinforce a c-notch and it still look good? How much beef is needed?

I have seen F'd up minitruck frames that weren't done right, but I don't know what the truck went through to bend 'em up.

 

I use 3/16 plate on all my notches, and have never had anything bend...I used 1/4 plate when I first started building cars/trucks, and that was a little overkill...

JP