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Orange · 06-01-2007, 02:06 PM

What did you do exactly?
The C-Notch is available a few places, but I have only seen one flip kit available (SylinConcepts.com) and it is for 5".

I know the main thing to worry about is shock location and making sure everything centers back up correctly - so did you buy the brackets from somewhere to do this? If so, where?

Links?

I am really shooting for a 2/4 drop to get level and not too low...but spindles only come in 2.5" and I want it to be done right as possible, so I am not sure which way to go.

Thanks guys.

DLB

bw4sale · 06-01-2007, 03:05 PM

This may not help you any, but I've got a GMC leaf frame that has been flipped in the rear and notched. It's a home made notch but the flip kit is professional I think. If your interested you could talk to jkaylor68gmc about it. It came with a truck I bought from him a few months ago. I've been meaning to post it for sale but just haven't done it yet.

424shee · 06-02-2007, 11:47 AM

this may not help you either,but when I bought my gmc it had a leaf taken out and some lowered shackles.to me it would seem alot easier and cheaper to go that route for 4".

KAILUAZ · 06-03-2007, 07:22 PM

I was looking at my axle today and it appears the stock leaf spring perchs' would have to be removed also. I'm talking about the flat piece the springs sit on, looks to be welded on? Any thoughts?

Orange · 06-04-2007, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bw4sale

This may not help you any, but I've got a GMC leaf frame that has been flipped in the rear and notched. It's a home made notch but the flip kit is professional I think. If your interested you could talk to jkaylor68gmc about it. It came with a truck I bought from him a few months ago. I've been meaning to post it for sale but just haven't done it yet.

I'll talk to Josh - I know him. Thanks, that does help.

DLB

JameslovesJammie · 06-07-2007, 09:41 PM

Please post what you find. I'm kinda in the same predicament.

Orange · 06-08-2007, 11:52 AM

Well, really all I found out was the only flip kit made for our trucks is apparently this one:
http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts..../categoryid/30

There are c-notches left and right.

I suppose you could just flip it and see what happens, and then make your own stuff to get it lined back up.

Josh used a later model rear in his. It wasn't 2.25" spring width.

DLB

KAILUAZ · 06-08-2007, 03:39 PM

I'll probably go with that kit, you cant beat the price,, thats for sure!

06-01-2007, 02:06 PM	#1
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Anyone with a flipped 67-72 leaf rear, in here please... What did you do exactly? The C-Notch is available a few places, but I have only seen one flip kit available (SylinConcepts.com) and it is for 5". I know the main thing to worry about is shock location and making sure everything centers back up correctly - so did you buy the brackets from somewhere to do this? If so, where? Links? I am really shooting for a 2/4 drop to get level and not too low...but spindles only come in 2.5" and I want it to be done right as possible, so I am not sure which way to go. Thanks guys. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

06-01-2007, 03:05 PM	#2
bw4sale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 1,528	Re: Anyone with a flipped 67-72 leaf rear, in here please... This may not help you any, but I've got a GMC leaf frame that has been flipped in the rear and notched. It's a home made notch but the flip kit is professional I think. If your interested you could talk to jkaylor68gmc about it. It came with a truck I bought from him a few months ago. I've been meaning to post it for sale but just haven't done it yet. __________________ BRENT -'68 Stepside Project -'98 Z71 Daily Driver -Enough extra parts to build another truck and a half

06-02-2007, 11:47 AM	#3
424shee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: kelso,wa Posts: 55	Re: Anyone with a flipped 67-72 leaf rear, in here please... this may not help you either,but when I bought my gmc it had a leaf taken out and some lowered shackles.to me it would seem alot easier and cheaper to go that route for 4".

06-03-2007, 07:22 PM	#4
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: Anyone with a flipped 67-72 leaf rear, in here please... I was looking at my axle today and it appears the stock leaf spring perchs' would have to be removed also. I'm talking about the flat piece the springs sit on, looks to be welded on? Any thoughts? __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

06-07-2007, 09:41 PM	#6
JameslovesJammie God Bless Mr. T Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 348	Re: Anyone with a flipped 67-72 leaf rear, in here please... Please post what you find. I'm kinda in the same predicament. __________________ Like a midget at a urinal...sometimes you must stay on your toes.

06-08-2007, 11:52 AM	#7
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Anyone with a flipped 67-72 leaf rear, in here please... Well, really all I found out was the only flip kit made for our trucks is apparently this one: http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts..../categoryid/30 There are c-notches left and right. I suppose you could just flip it and see what happens, and then make your own stuff to get it lined back up. Josh used a later model rear in his. It wasn't 2.25" spring width. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

06-08-2007, 03:39 PM	#8
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: Anyone with a flipped 67-72 leaf rear, in here please... I'll probably go with that kit, you cant beat the price,, thats for sure! __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

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