Trying a c notched strait front axle on a 65 d100

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Trying a c notched strait front axle on a 65 d100

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Ok people I'm a master fabricator and am about to venture into something I haven't heard anyone try yet.im going to c notch my front axle on my 65 d 100 to get a total of 6 in of drop.this will allow my oil pan to clear I also going to notch my frame to put my axle over the springs would love to hear some feedback positive or negative thanks hope to be reading some replies soon

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Re: Trying a c notched strait front axle on a 65 d100

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Cjburgess wrote:Ok people I'm a master fabricator and am about to venture into something I haven't heard anyone try yet.im going to c notch my front axle on my 65 d 100 to get a total of 6 in of drop.this will allow my oil pan to clear I also going to notch my frame to put my axle over the springs would love to hear some feedback positive or negative thanks hope to be reading some replies soon


Will be interesting when its done. :thinking :thinking
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66 W100. 70 D 500 , 69 Hiab Speed Loader. 96 Ram 3500 Club Cab Cummin's 5 spd. 97 Ram 1500 Club Cab 5.9 gas auto. 83 W200 LB Propane 360 auto 09 Yammy Rhino 700.

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Re: Trying a c notched strait front axle on a 65 d100

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To be clear.... you're c-notching the axle itself.... correct?
I'm not a master fabricator.... so how would one be able to
reinforce the axle enough to where it wouldn't bend under
the weight of the truck?

John

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Re: Trying a c notched strait front axle on a 65 d100

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You are going to have some crazy steering linkage issues... :2cents

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