Shackle Flip kit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*1FaastC10* · 12-04-2002, 10:44 PM

is anyone here running a shackle flip kit? how does it effect the ride quality? i'm looking for around 6" of lift, and have been told by more than one person that i should go with a 4" shackle flip, and a 2" leaf spring. any input? this is going to be my first 4x4 (78/79 Chevy K20), and i dont want to screw it up too bad or waste a bunch of money trying to get it lifted. thanks in advance.

chevy68388 · 12-04-2002, 10:50 PM

well if u realy dont want to waste money u could take your stock bracket and cut a hol in the bottom and hang the shakel throw the bottem

Scrub · 12-05-2002, 02:04 AM

Colorado k5 site has a good article on the subject

http://www.coloradok5.com/ordflipreview.shtml

Much better than blocks in the back.

Scrub · 12-05-2002, 02:46 AM

Hmm.. k5 has a homebrew shackle flip page too

http://www.coloradok5.com/shackleflip.shtml

**Yukon Jack** · 12-05-2002, 03:02 PM

I'm very happy with the shackle flip I bought from Offroad design. You can see the install pics at my web in my signature. Ride quality was great before I added some additional leafs to each pack. Now mine rides like a 1 ton - pretty stiff.

Prerunner1982 · 12-06-2002, 02:37 AM

Jeremy,

you thought i was crazy when i said cut the stock hanger and flip shackles... see i wasnt the only one!

cornfed · 12-07-2002, 01:48 AM

The OffRoad Design hangars are very nice looking, if you're on a budget just cut the front spring hangers off a junk truck and replace your rear hangers with them.

*1FaastC10* · 12-07-2002, 06:14 PM

hmmm... i just happen to have the stock hangers from when i put the drop hangers on my C10...

i KNEW i saved that crap for a reason!

694X4 · 12-10-2002, 12:17 PM

If you do the flip make sure you get the center pin relocator so that your axle is centered in the wheel well. Unless you have a flat bed like Yukon then no body can tell.

*1FaastC10* · 12-10-2002, 05:06 PM

mine has a flatbed on it now, but it wont always. i think im going to go with an aftermarket flip bracket, rather than using stock stuff.

694X4 · 12-10-2002, 05:09 PM

I think you still have to have the relocator for the after market bracket unless they off set the bracket.

12-04-2002, 10:44 PM	#1
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	Shackle Flip kit? is anyone here running a shackle flip kit? how does it effect the ride quality? i'm looking for around 6" of lift, and have been told by more than one person that i should go with a 4" shackle flip, and a 2" leaf spring. any input? this is going to be my first 4x4 (78/79 Chevy K20), and i dont want to screw it up too bad or waste a bunch of money trying to get it lifted. thanks in advance.

12-04-2002, 10:50 PM	#2
chevy68388 king $h!t Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: spring valley/ohio/usa Posts: 416	well if u realy dont want to waste money u could take your stock bracket and cut a hol in the bottom and hang the shakel throw the bottem __________________ j dawg the 86 allmost done 357/700r4/lifted 9/dana44 front ten bolt rear/3.73 gears/35s

12-05-2002, 02:04 AM	#3
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	Colorado k5 site has a good article on the subject http://www.coloradok5.com/ordflipreview.shtml Much better than blocks in the back. __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

12-05-2002, 02:46 AM	#4
Scrub Collector of rusty Items Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sisters,Oregon USA Posts: 731	Hmm.. k5 has a homebrew shackle flip page too http://www.coloradok5.com/shackleflip.shtml __________________ Scrub Sisters, Oregon - Home of the Sisters Rodeo. 70 GMC 1,000,000 + miles 72 K-20 project, 456 Dana60 front, Corp14 rear w/locker, 265R19.5 tires 20-ply. Warn 12k winches both ends, Cross-over steering with raised tie-rod, Powerbox steering, 4500 watt 120-AC power, Air, Hydraulic aux power, 4 inch lift, 5000 lb air-bags both ends.

12-05-2002, 03:02 PM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I'm very happy with the shackle flip I bought from Offroad design. You can see the install pics at my web in my signature. Ride quality was great before I added some additional leafs to each pack. Now mine rides like a 1 ton - pretty stiff. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-06-2002, 02:37 AM	#6
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	Jeremy, you thought i was crazy when i said cut the stock hanger and flip shackles... see i wasnt the only one! __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

12-07-2002, 01:48 AM	#7
cornfed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: washougal wa Posts: 38	The OffRoad Design hangars are very nice looking, if you're on a budget just cut the front spring hangers off a junk truck and replace your rear hangers with them. __________________ 68 blazer buggy 68 stepside 58 gmc

12-07-2002, 06:14 PM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	hmmm... i just happen to have the stock hangers from when i put the drop hangers on my C10... i KNEW i saved that crap for a reason!

12-10-2002, 12:17 PM	#9
694X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: utica, oh, Posts: 249	If you do the flip make sure you get the center pin relocator so that your axle is centered in the wheel well. Unless you have a flat bed like Yukon then no body can tell. __________________ 69 3/4 ton 4x4 gmc with 6" sky jacker soft ride. 350 / th350 / 205 work in progress

12-10-2002, 05:06 PM	#10
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	mine has a flatbed on it now, but it wont always. i think im going to go with an aftermarket flip bracket, rather than using stock stuff.

12-10-2002, 05:09 PM	#11
694X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: utica, oh, Posts: 249	I think you still have to have the relocator for the after market bracket unless they off set the bracket. __________________ 69 3/4 ton 4x4 gmc with 6" sky jacker soft ride. 350 / th350 / 205 work in progress

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