I think I only got 4" out of my flipkit!! WTF? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 08-26-2004, 08:01 PM

OK, how do you measure how much drop you got with a flipkit? It's from the bottom of the spring pack, to the centerpoint of the axle tube, right? If so, it's 4" at best. (Looks more like 3.75" though)
Is that right?? or am I measuring it wrong?

ocbaud · 08-26-2004, 08:16 PM

i measured from the wheel wells

TIMSPEED · 08-26-2004, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ocbaud

i measured from the wheel wells

I didn't

plumbcut · 08-26-2004, 08:22 PM

measure the centerlines of the old bolt hole vs. the new bolt hole??

patgizz · 08-26-2004, 08:38 PM

top of springs to bottom of axle tube if your flip is already in. so you should be right around 6" taking your 4" and adding half an axle tube. you've gone down a whole axle tube and the whole stack of springs.

BaggedC10 · 08-26-2004, 09:24 PM

The proper way would have been to measure from the center of the wheel to the fender lip (Both sides) before/after installing the flip kit.

88Jimmy4x4 · 08-27-2004, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BaggedC10

The proper way would have been to measure from the center of the wheel to the fender lip (Both sides) before/after installing the flip kit.

I agree although its too late for that now

TIMSPEED · 08-27-2004, 03:57 PM

Well, ok then...before, I had 32" AT tires on it, and the fenders were ~2" away from the tops of the tires. So, divide that in half, and it's 18" from center-to-fender. NOW I have 28" tires with the flipkit, and the fenders are ~1" away from the tops of the tires. That's 15"...See what I'm saying?

*1FaastC10* · 08-27-2004, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

Well, ok then...before, I had 32" AT tires on it, and the fenders were ~2" away from the tops of the tires. So, divide that in half, and it's 18" from center-to-fender. NOW I have 28" tires with the flipkit, and the fenders are ~1" away from the tops of the tires. That's 15"...See what I'm saying?

who says your 32" tires were actually 32" tall, and who is to say that your 28" tires are 28" tall? actual tire size can vary just by rim size. why worry about it all that much? just lower it until it looks good and dont worry about the numbers.

Tom · 08-27-2004, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 1FaastC10

who says your 32" tires were actually 32" tall, and who is to say that your 28" tires are 28" tall? actual tire size can vary just by rim size. why worry about it all that much? just lower it until it looks good and dont worry about the numbers.

Exactly. Also it depends on your spring pack. My 8 leaf HD spring pack gave me more like 6-6.5" of drop on a 5" rated kit.

TIMSPEED · 08-27-2004, 08:38 PM

nevermind, now that I look back at the picture, my rear fender was about 4" above the tire, so that would be 20", and now it's at 15"...so it's all good.

79Silv4x4 · 08-27-2004, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

nevermind, now that I look back at the picture, my rear fender was about 4" above the tire, so that would be 20", and now it's at 15"...so it's all good.

WTF WTF WTF??? Not trying to be too rude but seriously. Your inital post indicates that you (think) you only got 3.75 drop out of a 4 inch flip (close enough for anyone!). Mfg. literature will tell you that 4" is average and yours will depend on your individual spring setup. You took no starting measurements so you have no reference point--making this thread semi-pointless.
Finally, after everyone offers their input you claim everything is 'cool' now because of a mystery photo indicating that you now have 5" drop from your 4" flip (yet another of your 'estimates'). Do it right--remove the flip kit, take some measurements with the tires/wheels you plan to run, install the flip kit and then measure. Better yet, look at it now, if you like the stance leave it the hell alone and not concern yourself with (.25 inches)--go fix somthing else on your ride. I'm sorry if this seems rude but what's the point?????

TIMSPEED · 08-28-2004, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 79Silv4x4

I'm sorry if this seems rude but what's the point?????

To up my post count, of course :p

79Silv4x4 · 08-28-2004, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

To up my post count, of course :p

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To up my post count, of course :p

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08-26-2004, 09:24 PM	#6
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	The proper way would have been to measure from the center of the wheel to the fender lip (Both sides) before/after installing the flip kit. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

08-27-2004, 03:57 PM	#8
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Well, ok then...before, I had 32" AT tires on it, and the fenders were ~2" away from the tops of the tires. So, divide that in half, and it's 18" from center-to-fender. NOW I have 28" tires with the flipkit, and the fenders are ~1" away from the tops of the tires. That's 15"...See what I'm saying? __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

08-27-2004, 08:38 PM	#11
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	nevermind, now that I look back at the picture, my rear fender was about 4" above the tire, so that would be 20", and now it's at 15"...so it's all good. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

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08-26-2004, 08:01 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	I think I only got 4" out of my flipkit!! WTF? OK, how do you measure how much drop you got with a flipkit? It's from the bottom of the spring pack, to the centerpoint of the axle tube, right? If so, it's 4" at best. (Looks more like 3.75" though) Is that right?? or am I measuring it wrong? __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

08-26-2004, 08:16 PM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i measured from the wheel wells

08-26-2004, 08:22 PM	#4
plumbcut california fill Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sunny So-Cal Posts: 694	measure the centerlines of the old bolt hole vs. the new bolt hole??

08-26-2004, 08:38 PM	#5
patgizz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 429	top of springs to bottom of axle tube if your flip is already in. so you should be right around 6" taking your 4" and adding half an axle tube. you've gone down a whole axle tube and the whole stack of springs.

08-28-2004, 02:07 PM	#15
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,767	...................



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