top bag bracket placement???

just curious how high on the frame should i mount my top bracket

and if i might it high enough i should be able to lay out with out having to cut right>?

ive seen alot of guys say back n fourth that you have to knotch a little bit
but other guys say if you have to notch nething to drag crossmember consider re mounting top bracket


let me know what you think asap

im baggin the truck in a few hours.

nothing like a good ole picture for an answer. but it depends on what size rims and tires you are using also. whether you have spindles or not. a little more info would help. but i think most people are putting them right above the hole in the frame

you need to mount it as high on the frame as possible and angle it upwards just a little bit.

Well in cid's truck he is runnig 16's and I made room so he could and can run up to 18's and still lay full frame. here is the front done.

and here it is slammmed out just before the shock is installed.

i guess it really dont get any clearer then that.....
you dont have to notch it but its going to give you less metal to burn into when you weld your plate yea you can gusset it but id rather take the time and notch it and also gusset it then you have that much more insurance that everything will hold together

what are you guys notching?

the piece were the outside support for the a arm goes down the outside of the frame look in the above pics you should be able to pic out what were talking about

thanks alot guys appreciate the input

havnt welded the brackets yet...truck is s till up on the jack stands

got all the bump stops cut and stuff just need to measure the top plate
cut
weld
and shoot the air 2 it

how long is your top plate???from end to end??

ps
my set up is stock

14'' rims 205 70 tires...hogs lol

no drop spindles

completely stock

whats the easiest way to lay out?