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chevydog66 · 01-07-2004, 11:53 PM

Has anyone ever installed a rear flip kit on a 71 or 72 with rear leaf springs? I noticed that DJM makes a 5" drop axle flip kit for my 72 with rear leafs. I have looked under my truck more than a few times and it looks like there is not enough room for a flip kit. It appears to me that if I were to flip it that the axle would be about 1" away from hitting the frame. In other words I would only have about 1" of suspension travel. Not kewl! I think I will also contact either DJM or someone who sells their merchandise as well. Oh by the way my 72 is a LWB if that makes a difference.
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01-07-2004, 11:53 PM	#1
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Anyone used a flip kit on a 71-72 with leafs? Has anyone ever installed a rear flip kit on a 71 or 72 with rear leaf springs? I noticed that DJM makes a 5" drop axle flip kit for my 72 with rear leafs. I have looked under my truck more than a few times and it looks like there is not enough room for a flip kit. It appears to me that if I were to flip it that the axle would be about 1" away from hitting the frame. In other words I would only have about 1" of suspension travel. Not kewl! I think I will also contact either DJM or someone who sells their merchandise as well. Oh by the way my 72 is a LWB if that makes a difference. http://www.villagephotos.com/viewpub...sp?id_=6866677 __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up