{"product_id":"belltech-2wd-rear-frame-c-notch-1990-1999-chevy-gmc-c3500","title":"Belltech 2WD Rear Frame C-Notch - 1990-1999 Chevy\/GMC C3500","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe C3500 counterpart to our C2500 rear frame C-notch, engineered by Belltech to provide the additional axle and leaf spring clearance a deeply dropped C3500 needs once you're running an axle flip kit or aggressive de-arched spring setup. Given that C3500 frames and axle housings are the beefiest in the OBS lineup, this notch is sized and reinforced specifically for that heavier architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe notch process removes a C-shaped section of the frame rail to clear the axle housing or leaf pack at full compression, then replaces it with a properly shaped, reinforced section that restores structural integrity while delivering the clearance a serious rear drop demands. This is a welded, structural modification, not a bolt-on component, and should only be performed by someone experienced with frame welding or by a shop that specializes in this kind of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis notch is most commonly installed alongside a rear axle flip kit as part of a complete aggressive rear drop build on a C3500 - the flip kit does most of the work getting your drop amount, and the notch provides the last bit of clearance needed to avoid frame contact at full suspension travel. Given the weight and payload a C3500 is rated for, cutting corners on frame reinforcement here isn't worth the risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this modification affects the structural integrity of your frame, professional installation is strongly recommended unless you have direct experience with this exact type of work. Done right, it's a permanent, safe solution that unlocks the rear drop clearance your build needs without compromising your truck's structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Belltech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58145153089696,"sku":"BT-C3500-2WD-CNOTCH","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9720\/2848\/files\/bt_6911_001_640_212__55742.1582992410.jpg?v=1783269982","url":"https:\/\/obsrevivalparts.com\/products\/belltech-2wd-rear-frame-c-notch-1990-1999-chevy-gmc-c3500","provider":"OBS Revival Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}