It's doesnt, because you add the strength back with the kit itself.

Research the c-notch and look at the parts. You bolt new metal onto the trucks frame or you can weld it all on when it's all put together. It's up the owner to do what he/she wants with it.

 

If you actually weld in a c-notch it will not weaken the frame at all. And there are plenty of people who just have it bolted in without issues.

Truck: 2000 ECSB Z71 4WD lowered 2/4

Tire Size: 285/50-20 in pictures. Currently has 265/60-18s which Ill get a pick up later today or tomorrow.

Front drop: 2" lowering keys cranked all the way up so CV angle is almost flat, slightly upward.

Rear drop: Lift blocks removed and 2" shackles

Shocks: Bilstein replacement shocks for stock 2003 AWD Silverado SS

Before (blocks removed)


After (keys and shackles)

 

I see everyone are running 20's and below. Anyone have 22's with a 2/4 drop? If so what size tires are y'all running?

 

Truck: 2001 ECSB 2WD lowered 4.5/7

Tire Size: 285/35-22 BFG KDW with SS replicas 22x10

Front: 2" McGaughy spindles 17"+, Hotchkis Progressive coil springs 2.5" on EC

Rear: Flip kit, 1" Belltech shackles, Cal Tracs

Shocks: BellTech Street Performance with shock extenders

 

Very nice man! I haven't seen you post around here in a long *** time.

 

I kinda of drop off the face of the earth for awhile and come back. Work has me traveling a lot. Not much time for play.

 

Did you recently post your wheels and lowering parts up for sell?

 

Yes, I did. I live out in the country now where the roads suck, and I can't get much use out of my truck anymore. Considering putting a mild lift on it. That should be a change! Haven't had much interest in the parts yet, so we will see if I actually go through with it.

 

Sleek do you have any rubbing issues or are the fender wells rolled?

 

Front and rear fenders are cut and rolled. Still rubs the inside of the driver's side top of the wheel well if I hit a modest bump.