05-24-2008, 10:16 AM | #1 |
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flip kits
I would like to see trucks that are lowered with a flip kit utilizing the whole leaf spring pack to see how low they get. I would like to do this to my 79 GMC sometime in the near future.
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05-24-2008, 06:08 PM | #2 |
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Re: flip kits
I got maybe 5 1/2" of drop I took off 2 leaf springs and installed 2'' shackles and hangers how much drop do you want?
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05-24-2008, 07:32 PM | #3 |
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Re: flip kits
click -> My DJM flip kit install pics
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05-24-2008, 09:02 PM | #4 |
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Re: flip kits
just really want to even out my truck front and back, its lowered right now but i dont know how many coils PO cut off to lower the front. eventually i will get another set of coils and cut 2 coils off, old school way, no bags, and go from there. then i want the rear to sit level with the front, but i dont want to lose payload that much, i know i may have to lose some anyway.
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05-24-2008, 09:30 PM | #5 |
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Re: flip kits
on mine I have a beltec flip kit and notch with 3 out 6leafs and on the front it supposed to be 3inch spindles and 2 inch coil by djm
this what my truck looked like when it had the beltec drop shackels, it would rattle my kindeys every where I would drive it and my rear end would bottom out on a little bump, and the stance looked stupid to me
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05-24-2008, 09:34 PM | #6 |
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Re: flip kits
so what you're saying is that you only have 3 leafs on each side?
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05-24-2008, 09:48 PM | #7 |
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Re: flip kits
thats correct
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05-24-2008, 10:43 PM | #8 |
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Re: flip kits
couple pics you might like.
2 1/2 inch drop spindles. 2 inch drop springs shackles / hangers flip kit c-notch stock leaf springs in back.
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05-26-2008, 08:06 AM | #9 |
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Re: flip kits
This is my 83 with the flip kit on the back with the full spring pkg and no C-notch
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05-26-2008, 01:38 PM | #10 |
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Re: flip kits
Flip Kit, Shackles and Hanger ( set at highest) 3" LCA and approx 1 1/2" lower springs, No C-Notch, but do need to do.
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05-28-2008, 10:12 PM | #11 |
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Re: flip kits
I also have a flipkit without the c notch and with the full spring pack.
I had two leafs removed and it looked good but after a while it settled and hit the frame so i put the leafs back in and i´m fine!
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