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superchevy · 03-19-2005, 10:07 AM

Last truck I lowered ('93), I used hangers/shackles and removed a leaf to get it down 5"...rode like crap (banging frame all the time) and had zero hauling in bed capacity.
I want to lower my '81, and am wondering if a flip kit will give me a decent ride and allow me to haul a few pounds in the bed without laying on the frame and rubbing the tires?
Anybody have experience here?
SC

SCOTI · 03-19-2005, 12:18 PM

SC, the flip kit itself won't change the ride from what it is stock. Using shock extenders is a good idea. I added the shackles to a flip kit & that's what killed my capacity (but I still don't have my c-sections installed).

Just the flip kit & you should be able to haul the normal stuff (1 dressed motor/trans) but anything real heavy (2 motors/trans) & I imagine your rear will eventually get close enough to the frame to bottom out. A flip kit w/c-sections will give you the most clearance & least headaches.

superchevy · 03-19-2005, 05:48 PM

Hey SCOTI, so, I can run the stock shocks using extenders, or would I still need the "drop" shocks? Thanks for the help,
SC

SCOTI · 03-20-2005, 02:15 AM

You can run stock shocks w/the shock extending brackets w/just the flip kit drop. If you go lower & add shackles, I would recommend shorter shocks. If you plan on loading it down, get the c-sections (you commented how annoying of a problem that has been in the past

).

DTerry · 03-20-2005, 10:38 AM

Dont want to hi-jack your thread but this is kind of relevant.I am also looking to do the same but with a 3/4 ton. My question is If I use a flip kit and c-notch it, can i haul a car. Thanks

SCOTI · 03-20-2005, 12:02 PM

I've never done anything bigger than a 1/2 ton so I can't say for sure. But, knowing how many lowered duallys that are out there, I would say yes it's possible, as long as you use c-sections to gain that extra bit of clearance. There's always helper air-springs from AirRide or AirLift that work on leaf spring suspensions if you feel it requires more clearance.

03-19-2005, 10:07 AM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	flip kit question Last truck I lowered ('93), I used hangers/shackles and removed a leaf to get it down 5"...rode like crap (banging frame all the time) and had zero hauling in bed capacity. I want to lower my '81, and am wondering if a flip kit will give me a decent ride and allow me to haul a few pounds in the bed without laying on the frame and rubbing the tires? Anybody have experience here? SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

03-19-2005, 12:18 PM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	SC, the flip kit itself won't change the ride from what it is stock. Using shock extenders is a good idea. I added the shackles to a flip kit & that's what killed my capacity (but I still don't have my c-sections installed). Just the flip kit & you should be able to haul the normal stuff (1 dressed motor/trans) but anything real heavy (2 motors/trans) & I imagine your rear will eventually get close enough to the frame to bottom out. A flip kit w/c-sections will give you the most clearance & least headaches. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-19-2005, 05:48 PM	#3
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	Hey SCOTI, so, I can run the stock shocks using extenders, or would I still need the "drop" shocks? Thanks for the help, SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

03-20-2005, 02:15 AM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	You can run stock shocks w/the shock extending brackets w/just the flip kit drop. If you go lower & add shackles, I would recommend shorter shocks. If you plan on loading it down, get the c-sections (you commented how annoying of a problem that has been in the past ). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-20-2005, 10:38 AM	#5
DTerry '70 GMC C-25 LWB Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Binghamton, N.Y. Posts: 273	Dont want to hi-jack your thread but this is kind of relevant.I am also looking to do the same but with a 3/4 ton. My question is If I use a flip kit and c-notch it, can i haul a car. Thanks __________________ 1970 GMC C-25 LWB (middle of frame up) 5-7 drop with 3in drop spindles, flip kit with blocks and still keeping the 3/4 ton. Shaved drip rails and marker lights, rear roll pan, cowl induction hood. 1987 Camaro z28 350, vortec 305 heads. 10:1 comp, t5 trans. Street terrrorizer. 1988 Monte Carlo (Super Stock ashpalt race car) My Truck

03-20-2005, 12:02 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	I've never done anything bigger than a 1/2 ton so I can't say for sure. But, knowing how many lowered duallys that are out there, I would say yes it's possible, as long as you use c-sections to gain that extra bit of clearance. There's always helper air-springs from AirRide or AirLift that work on leaf spring suspensions if you feel it requires more clearance. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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