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8t5Silverado · 03-16-2004, 03:23 PM

Has anyone seen a "how to" for installing a flip kit online?

I am concerned about getting everything aligned when I am done.

Also, am I supposed to weld the new "c"-shaped axle supports to the axle or simply torque it all down.

Thanks for any help you can provide.

**Captkaos** · 03-16-2004, 04:11 PM

C section.
http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...n/csection.htm

Aligned? You lost me there. The new axle saddle has a hole that aligns with the bolt on the spring.

8t5Silverado · 03-17-2004, 03:16 PM

I looked at Mike's site.

By "c"-shaped axle support, I meant the part that sits between the axle and the spring pack (axle pad, maybe). When you flip the axle on top of the spring pack, the stock ones sit on top of the axle, and so you put new ones under the axle, on top of the springs, and then bolt it all back together.

Do you weld these in place?

beaterC10 · 03-17-2004, 03:29 PM

No, they are held in place when the u-bolts are torqued down.

When I installed a DJM flip kit I noticed the plates allow some fore and aft movment of the axle. I measured from the front spring hanger bolts to the same place on each side of the axle to make sure it was square to the chassis.

I had to grind a relief in the lower spring plate side and install a smaller bolt in outboard hole in the shock extender on the passenger side to get everything to fit together.

I would reccomend putting the shock extenders on first, then install the spring plates to see if everyhing will fit.

03-16-2004, 03:23 PM	#1
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Flip Kit How To? Has anyone seen a "how to" for installing a flip kit online? I am concerned about getting everything aligned when I am done. Also, am I supposed to weld the new "c"-shaped axle supports to the axle or simply torque it all down. Thanks for any help you can provide. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

03-16-2004, 04:11 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	C section. http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...n/csection.htm Aligned? You lost me there. The new axle saddle has a hole that aligns with the bolt on the spring. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

03-17-2004, 03:16 PM	#3
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	I looked at Mike's site. By "c"-shaped axle support, I meant the part that sits between the axle and the spring pack (axle pad, maybe). When you flip the axle on top of the spring pack, the stock ones sit on top of the axle, and so you put new ones under the axle, on top of the springs, and then bolt it all back together. Do you weld these in place? __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

03-17-2004, 03:29 PM	#4
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	No, they are held in place when the u-bolts are torqued down. When I installed a DJM flip kit I noticed the plates allow some fore and aft movment of the axle. I measured from the front spring hanger bolts to the same place on each side of the axle to make sure it was square to the chassis. I had to grind a relief in the lower spring plate side and install a smaller bolt in outboard hole in the shock extender on the passenger side to get everything to fit together. I would reccomend putting the shock extenders on first, then install the spring plates to see if everyhing will fit.



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