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kev93 06-16-2009 01:15 PM

flip kit rear shocks
 
I just puchased a 77 with rear flip kit relocating the springs under the axle without c notch. It appears to have stock rear shocks and rides horrible. Would shorter shocks make this better or would I need longer shocks?

J_PEPIN87 06-16-2009 01:45 PM

Re: flip kit rear shocks
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kev93 (Post 3363130)
i just puchased a 77 with rear flip kit relocating the springs under the axle without c notch. It appears to have stock rear shocks and rides horrible. Would shorter shocks make this better or would i need longer shocks?

you will need shorter shocks. I have the nitro2 drop shocks on my '74 with 6 in. Drop in the back, it also has a flip kit. Also make sure that the rear end is not bottomed out on the bump stop bracket.

flamingbig10 06-16-2009 01:52 PM

Re: flip kit rear shocks
 
you could always get shock extenders and use factory replacement shocks

kev93 06-16-2009 03:37 PM

Re: flip kit rear shocks
 
thanks guys, It also has drop springs in front, The guy said 4" springs but I do not think they make that much drop just with springs. I measured from ground to bottom of fender and it was 28inches. Shorter shocks there also?

flamingbig10 06-16-2009 08:21 PM

Re: flip kit rear shocks
 
do you have a big block and/or are tires shorter than 29"a

kev93 06-16-2009 11:01 PM

Re: flip kit rear shocks
 
small block. Tires are p275 60's


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