C-notch frame or shocks??? I Need a better ride!

[danaamspR/T]

Anyone out there do a c-notch on the rear frame for clearance? I saw a kit made by DJM that is bolt in and wandered how it fits if anyone used it. I am lowered 4" in the rear and I bottom out just by pushing down on the tailgate. Would shocks help with this problem or do I have to notch the frame?

[2k1AmberR/T]

How would shocks increase the distance between your axle tube and bump stops and/or frame rail?

:D

[BrandonR]

Shocks aren't going to make it a better ride but if you do get some stiff ones you might not hit the frame anymore. But the ride quality will still be bad

[mutedduck]

you can notch your frame and bag your truck.. May help your ride.. but very expensive..

[Jontoad]

did you cut or replace your bump stops? you can use pancake bump stops in the back if your resting on them. if that doesn't work its c-notch time.

[ADakotaRTGuy]

I think suicide doors has a kit that I used, its bolt in, but had it welded in for better structure. Not the one I used but similar.

http://www.suicidedoors.com/notches/bolt-c-notch-kit

[sunike32]

Dakota-specific notch:

http://www.suicidedoors.com/notches/dakota-bolt-c-notch

[ADakotaRTGuy]

Dakota-specific notch:

http://www.suicidedoors.com/notches/dakota-bolt-c-notch

Yea, that one, haha. I did not search very well.