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navybear70 · 04-02-2003, 09:31 PM

Please explain to me a flip kit. After looking at my truck I assumed that it was when the leafs are still on top, just most removed and then flipped over(?). Now, in Swervin's pictures it shows that his spring brackets have been flipped to accept the leafs under the axle. Is that a true flip kit? Did the guy before me just cut and compress the front springs and simply remove rear leafs to lower the stance? Maybe thats why my ride is so rough... If I post some pictures, can someone tell me what was done to my truck so I can fix it sometime to get a better ride and get rid of the axle twist during take-off?

low 84 · 04-02-2003, 09:36 PM

all a flip kit is, is where you take off the leaf springs and reinstall them underneath the axle. just like in mikes pics. you don't actualy flip the springs over.

navybear70 · 04-02-2003, 09:44 PM

gee... somehow that doesn't surprise me. I'm thinking that this guy just pulled a truck out of an AZ field and started slapping stuff together. Me and a buddy started pulling burned parts out from the motor and found more burned wires under the dash. I think I've decided to just take the top end of the motor apart and clean it up and get new gaskets and stuff. Repaint the intake, etc. and basically straighten up the engine compartment. I also want to get rid of all the old aftermarket A/C stuff under the dash and start working on my new gauge wood.

c10scotty · 04-02-2003, 09:45 PM

i think you are probably on the right track, he could have taken leaves out of the pack if they are flattened out. count how many there are. there should be 4 and one little one.

PHOENIX · 04-02-2003, 09:51 PM

Whys it gotta be from an AZ field?
Just kidding, I here you though. Previous owner installed aftermarket A/C, never had so many problems with my truck. For the most part its almost 100% gone now. Its hot, but itleast its dependable and not a b*tch to work on, with all that sh*tty after market a/c in the way.

*1FaastC10* · 04-02-2003, 10:54 PM

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Originally posted by c10scotty
i think you are probably on the right track, he could have taken leaves out of the pack if they are flattened out. count how many there are. there should be 4 and one little one.

my '78 frame has 8

**swervin ervin** · 04-02-2003, 11:28 PM

What pics? I haven't posted any pics of my flip kit.

I think you thinking about 84Steppers pics.

84Stepper · 04-02-2003, 11:45 PM

Hey Navybear70, here's the pic I think Swervin was talking about. Hope this helps.

ocbaud · 04-03-2003, 12:38 AM

best one i have right now

TIMSPEED · 04-03-2003, 01:14 AM

So THAT'S where those DT Shock Stickers were supposed to go! I didn't put them on, instead I was gonna put them on my window.

I guess I'll crawl under it when it's dry outside and slap em on.

84Stepper · 04-03-2003, 08:41 PM

Do you guys think I will still be able to put on the shock extenders without taking apart my whole kit?

**swervin ervin** · 04-03-2003, 08:57 PM

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Originally posted by 84Stepper
Do you guys think I will still be able to put on the shock extenders without taking apart my whole kit?

No. I thought I would be able to install the flip kit with extenders and not have to notch them like Eric said he had to. But, no go. I had to notch a place big as the bolt head and about 1/4 to 3/8" over. But, I already had me extenders installed, so I marked the plates and notched them before installing them.

Even if you can notch the plates, no way to get the bolt in the extender with the plate bolted up.

Mike

ocbaud · 04-03-2003, 09:29 PM

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Originally posted by swervin ervin

No. I thought I would be able to install the flip kit with extenders and not have to notch them like Eric said he had to. But, no go. I had to notch a place big as the bolt head and about 1/4 to 3/8" over. But, I already had me extenders installed, so I marked the plates and notched them before installing them.

Even if you can notch the plates, no way to get the bolt in the extender with the plate bolted up.

Mike

yeah, so now you know how much trouble i had with mine

**swervin ervin** · 04-04-2003, 07:35 AM

Wasn't much trouble, since I already had my extenders installed before I started. I just marked the plates and notched them. No way to get the extenders on after the flip kit. As I said, you can't get one of the bolts in with the lower plate in place.

On another note, I hope my C-notch comes today. I would like to get it done this weekend.

BaggedC10 · 04-04-2003, 02:03 PM

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Originally posted by ocbaud

best one i have right now

You need a C-notch!

TIMSPEED · 04-04-2003, 02:41 PM

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Originally posted by LowC10

You need a C-notch!

Why do you say that? That looks about right...considering with the good shocks, he should be ok...

*1FaastC10* · 04-04-2003, 03:04 PM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED

Why do you say that? That looks about right...considering with the good shocks, he should be ok...

Eric has a problem with bottoming out. maybe thats just because he cant drive, but he has a problem with bottoming out none-the-less. he needs a notch

BaggedC10 · 04-04-2003, 06:13 PM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED
Why do you say that? That looks about right...considering with the good shocks, he should be ok...

I say that because there is very little suspension travel. I would at least install a low profile polyurethane bumpstop to avoid damaging the frame.

ocbaud · 04-05-2003, 01:11 AM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10

Eric has a problem with bottoming out. maybe thats just because he cant drive, but he has a problem with bottoming out none-the-less. he needs a notch

i dont have a problem bottoming out. i acually never bottom on my frame.

*1FaastC10* · 04-05-2003, 03:03 AM

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Originally posted by ocbaud
i dont have a problem bottoming out. i acually never bottom on my frame.

i swear you told us you had a bottoming out problem? maybe that was someone else who just installed a flip kit?

**swervin ervin** · 04-05-2003, 08:15 AM

It's me. Mine looks just like Eric's. I had 2.5" left. It won't be a problem anymore after today. I've already got the bed off and will be installing my C-notch today.

I don't bottom out real bad, but enough to need the notch. I don't like the sound of my axle hitting the frame. Roads around my house suck.

ocbaud · 04-05-2003, 11:17 AM

i'm gonna notch my frame when i lower my truck nother inch, when i rebuild my front end, when i get my new smaller tires, when i , when i , when i:p

navybear70 · 04-18-2003, 04:19 AM

yeah, I only have the two leafs. (the longest and shortest.) Swervin, you posted pics of your frame (to notch it?) without the bed, thats where I saw your suspension. Thanks for the input ya'll. How hard is it to install a flipkit? I'd like to protect my innards from road bounce.

04-02-2003, 09:31 PM	#1
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	flip kit or "a 12-pack later" bright idea? Please explain to me a flip kit. After looking at my truck I assumed that it was when the leafs are still on top, just most removed and then flipped over(?). Now, in Swervin's pictures it shows that his spring brackets have been flipped to accept the leafs under the axle. Is that a true flip kit? Did the guy before me just cut and compress the front springs and simply remove rear leafs to lower the stance? Maybe thats why my ride is so rough... If I post some pictures, can someone tell me what was done to my truck so I can fix it sometime to get a better ride and get rid of the axle twist during take-off? __________________ 2009 Silverado 2wd, 121k as of 04APR13. I love my truck 29 days out of the month. The payment is due on the 30th... Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. -Robert E. Lee "Never give up ground you've already taken." -Unknown

04-02-2003, 09:36 PM	#2
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	all a flip kit is, is where you take off the leaf springs and reinstall them underneath the axle. just like in mikes pics. you don't actualy flip the springs over. __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

04-02-2003, 09:44 PM	#3
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	gee... somehow that doesn't surprise me. I'm thinking that this guy just pulled a truck out of an AZ field and started slapping stuff together. Me and a buddy started pulling burned parts out from the motor and found more burned wires under the dash. I think I've decided to just take the top end of the motor apart and clean it up and get new gaskets and stuff. Repaint the intake, etc. and basically straighten up the engine compartment. I also want to get rid of all the old aftermarket A/C stuff under the dash and start working on my new gauge wood. __________________ 2009 Silverado 2wd, 121k as of 04APR13. I love my truck 29 days out of the month. The payment is due on the 30th... Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. -Robert E. Lee "Never give up ground you've already taken." -Unknown

04-02-2003, 09:45 PM	#4
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	i think you are probably on the right track, he could have taken leaves out of the pack if they are flattened out. count how many there are. there should be 4 and one little one. __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

04-02-2003, 09:51 PM	#5
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Whys it gotta be from an AZ field? Just kidding, I here you though. Previous owner installed aftermarket A/C, never had so many problems with my truck. For the most part its almost 100% gone now. Its hot, but itleast its dependable and not a btch to work on, with all that shtty after market a/c in the way. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

04-02-2003, 11:28 PM	#7
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	What pics? I haven't posted any pics of my flip kit. I think you thinking about 84Steppers pics. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

04-02-2003, 11:45 PM	#8
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Hey Navybear70, here's the pic I think Swervin was talking about. Hope this helps. Attached Images __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

04-03-2003, 12:38 AM	#9
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	best one i have right now

04-03-2003, 01:14 AM	#10
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	So THAT'S where those DT Shock Stickers were supposed to go! I didn't put them on, instead I was gonna put them on my window. I guess I'll crawl under it when it's dry outside and slap em on. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

04-03-2003, 08:41 PM	#11
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Do you guys think I will still be able to put on the shock extenders without taking apart my whole kit? __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

04-04-2003, 07:35 AM	#14
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Wasn't much trouble, since I already had my extenders installed before I started. I just marked the plates and notched them. No way to get the extenders on after the flip kit. As I said, you can't get one of the bolts in with the lower plate in place. On another note, I hope my C-notch comes today. I would like to get it done this weekend. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

04-05-2003, 08:15 AM	#21
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	It's me. Mine looks just like Eric's. I had 2.5" left. It won't be a problem anymore after today. I've already got the bed off and will be installing my C-notch today. I don't bottom out real bad, but enough to need the notch. I don't like the sound of my axle hitting the frame. Roads around my house suck. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

04-05-2003, 11:17 AM	#22
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i'm gonna notch my frame when i lower my truck nother inch, when i rebuild my front end, when i get my new smaller tires, when i , when i , when i:p

04-18-2003, 04:19 AM	#23
navybear70 hometown heroes! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ewa Beach, HI Posts: 487	yeah, I only have the two leafs. (the longest and shortest.) Swervin, you posted pics of your frame (to notch it?) without the bed, thats where I saw your suspension. Thanks for the input ya'll. How hard is it to install a flipkit? I'd like to protect my innards from road bounce. __________________ 2009 Silverado 2wd, 121k as of 04APR13. I love my truck 29 days out of the month. The payment is due on the 30th... Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less. -Robert E. Lee "Never give up ground you've already taken." -Unknown

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