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3r!c84 · 04-20-2009, 09:33 PM

fill in that dip in the drive way lol
is the front done yet?

maxreps · 04-20-2009, 10:14 PM

when the front is done the rear bumper will raise just a bit, it may be enough to clear the ground

dlanders · 04-21-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

fill in that dip in the drive way lol
is the front done yet?

Not yet. I have been busy with school for the last few weeks. I get a day off next week and I am gonna try to knock it out then. I am kinda nervous about it. All I can think about is a coil spring flying off.

bumslie75 · 04-21-2009, 04:05 AM

OK this might sound dumb but what dose flipping the axle do? I am new to the 2 wheel drive (as well as lowering) trucks

flamingbig10 · 04-21-2009, 01:33 PM

stock, the axle is under the leafs and with a flip kit the axle are on top of the leafs, which will lower it 5 to 8 inches depending on the more leaf springs the lower you will go, and also if you have about 3 leafs springs with no over load it was also lower it about 7 inches

bumslie75 · 04-21-2009, 02:17 PM

aww i see i dont know what my truck has on it but the guy i bought it from says it has a 2-4 drop with a level kit on it. i like it i can still putt around the ranch here and look good lol

flamingbig10 · 04-21-2009, 11:09 PM

yes by keeping a jack under the lower control arms, because they will fly at you

3r!c84 · 04-22-2009, 03:08 PM

i think my auto teacher use to put a chain threw the coil then put the jack under it and let it down ,,i guess so if it would come out the chain would stop it form going any where

Cherub · 04-22-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

yes by keeping a jack under the lower control arms, because they will fly at you

I just leave the nut on the lower ball joint and give it a couple of wacks, then put the jack underneath and release the tension, take the nut off and then lower the jack. and vuala spring is out.

Ive changed mine out so much trying to find the right combo it only takes me and hour for both sides lol.

souza777 · 04-23-2009, 12:49 AM

Thanks!!

04-20-2009, 09:33 PM	#1
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Flip kit help fill in that dip in the drive way lol is the front done yet? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-20-2009, 10:14 PM	#2
maxreps Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: greensboro, nc Posts: 174	Re: Flip kit help when the front is done the rear bumper will raise just a bit, it may be enough to clear the ground

04-21-2009, 04:05 AM	#4
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Flip kit help OK this might sound dumb but what dose flipping the axle do? I am new to the 2 wheel drive (as well as lowering) trucks

04-21-2009, 01:33 PM	#5
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Flip kit help stock, the axle is under the leafs and with a flip kit the axle are on top of the leafs, which will lower it 5 to 8 inches depending on the more leaf springs the lower you will go, and also if you have about 3 leafs springs with no over load it was also lower it about 7 inches __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-21-2009, 02:17 PM	#6
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Flip kit help aww i see i dont know what my truck has on it but the guy i bought it from says it has a 2-4 drop with a level kit on it. i like it i can still putt around the ranch here and look good lol

04-21-2009, 11:09 PM	#7
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Flip kit help yes by keeping a jack under the lower control arms, because they will fly at you __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-22-2009, 03:08 PM	#8
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Flip kit help i think my auto teacher use to put a chain threw the coil then put the jack under it and let it down ,,i guess so if it would come out the chain would stop it form going any where __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

04-23-2009, 12:49 AM	#10
souza777 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: merced, ca Posts: 42	Re: Flip kit help Thanks!!

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