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Old 06-30-2013, 01:32 PM   #1
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Gt me a 81 C-10 want to lower back .. Flip kit ?

Got me an old 81 for 1100 straight 6 needs some TLC but want to lower it, got the spgs for the front, and spindles now the back I need to lower it but need the cheapest way to do it.. any ideas ??

I know they sell flip kits I remember a friend of mine doing it without a flip kit ??
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Old 06-30-2013, 02:09 PM   #2
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Re: Gt me a 81 C-10 want to lower back .. Flip kit ?

How low do you want to go in the rear?
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Old 06-30-2013, 02:15 PM   #3
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Re: Gt me a 81 C-10 want to lower back .. Flip kit ?

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How low do you want to go in the rear?
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Lowest I can, I know if I get lowered shackles itll only drop it couple inches .. ? I kinda wanted to go lower ...

this is my friends truck he lowered it with a flip without using a flip kit ... I like it to go that low .. if possible..
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Old 07-01-2013, 12:06 AM   #4
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Re: Gt me a 81 C-10 want to lower back .. Flip kit ?

I just did a flip kit this weekend. Bought the bracket from a guy on here, specialty retail. Got me down about 5". Inexpensive and effective way to get low!
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Old 07-01-2013, 12:08 AM   #5
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Re: Gt me a 81 C-10 want to lower back .. Flip kit ?

Do you have any pics of the brackets ? And info on where I can get it...
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Old 07-01-2013, 08:14 AM   #6
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Old 07-01-2013, 09:42 AM   #7
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Ill be contacting you
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