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stan79chevy · 05-25-2004, 02:04 AM

have any of you done it. if so did you buy a kit or make your own. im thinking about building my own. anyone have a good starting point...drawings sketches measurements or pictures. i have access to steel decent welding skills and will have lots of time when i get laid off pretty soon.

any help would be appreciated

thanks
stan

ljbear · 05-25-2004, 10:41 AM

I'm using a Off Road Design Shackle Flip, not installed yet so I can't comment on the install. I like to build things myself as much as possible, but when it comes to suspension and brakes I prefer the known and tested. I looked at using a stock hanger from a GM truck but I wasn't sure what kind of lift I'd end up with. So far ORD has been great on support.

Prerunner1982 · 05-25-2004, 11:43 AM

you can cut a slot in your old rear bracket and just flip the shackle, it doesnt look strong enough to me, and doesnt look like it would allow enough flex. you can also take a front spring mount (front mount on the rear suspension) and mount it at the rear of the rear suspension. or you could go with ORD.... there is another maker of shackle flip kits, but last i heard he was extremely backed up and having problems. Check coloradok5.com for more info on this.

stomper72 · 05-25-2004, 01:01 PM

The only draw back to the shackle flip is it moves your axle forward a little more in the wheel well. 67-72 already sit kind of forward in the wheel well without that.

smokkey1 · 05-25-2004, 08:07 PM

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...32958157uIvqWR

I really don't think it moved the axle all that much I can't even tell.

Truckstuff · 05-25-2004, 08:49 PM

I used the stock GM front rear spring hangers.

drink2mny · 05-25-2004, 08:59 PM

Here are some previous posts I have helped this question out with..

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=77878
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=83104

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=75444

Budweis · 05-26-2004, 12:24 AM

if worried about where tire sits in wheelwell someone showed me the link below which is what i got that allows you too change the offset.

http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm

stan79chevy · 05-26-2004, 01:10 AM

that looks alot easier than cutting and welding a bunch of stuff up. all you had to buy is bolts? my truck is a 79 1/2 ton [10 front 12 rear] the axles im going to use are 77 3/4 ton [d44 front 14 rear] when i take out teh axles on the 77 will those front shackles work or will i need to have 1/2 ton shackles.
basically are 1/2 and 3/4 different. id like to combine the 2 trucks together to make one that i can beat on a little without destroying to much stuff

thanks
stan

stan79chevy · 05-26-2004, 01:16 AM

im no master fabricator but that zero rate thing looks like something that couldbe made pretty easy with just a drill and a tape measure. ill make one if i need to move the axle.

Truckstuff drink2mny
did you just hook the new shackle on and hold it up to the frame to figure out where to mount it or is it more involved than that?

stan

drink2mny · 05-26-2004, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stan79chevy

Truckstuff drink2mny
did you just hook the new shackle on and hold it up to the frame to figure out where to mount it or is it more involved than that?

stan

Pretty much butted it against my trailer hitch..
I believe I used 2 or 1 existing holes on the frame from where the old perch was..

Took a day to install

this is a thread i had when I was selling some perches.
I still have them for sale..
The pics don't come up sice the rebuild of this site. But i could probably get some..
http://67-72chevytrucks.net/vboard/s...d.php3?t=99425

Truckstuff · 05-26-2004, 10:03 AM

More/Less Mark the center of the top shackle mount on the old one, on the frame. C-clamp the new one in place at the center of it. Install springs, Axle, etc. so the weight of the truck is on it. Check shackle angle before permently mounting it.

8t5Silverado · 06-21-2004, 07:23 PM

How much lift would a shackle flip provide for a 2wd lwb with heavy duty springs?

drink2mny · 06-22-2004, 10:02 AM

pretty much any of the shackle flips you use will give you about 4in of lift..

Can I ask, why the intrest to put on a 2wd??
Making a prerunner??

8t5Silverado · 06-22-2004, 01:23 PM

Thinking about it...4 in. might be too much for me. I am looking for about 2 in. or so.

Prerunner1982 · 06-22-2004, 05:49 PM

i believe that ORD offers a 2 or 2.5" lift and a 4" lift. you might look into it.

Cethern · 07-14-2004, 01:19 AM

Ecobit Made a deal that bolted to the bottom of your spring hanger and would give you about 5in of lift seeing how Chevys have the saggy butt going on it makes sence for add one inch.
All you did was bolt his deal in place and swapped the shackels and you were done.

But he is the one that went out of business. which is to bad from what I heard it worked quite good.

Cethern

05-25-2004, 02:04 AM	#1
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	shackle flip how to ??s have any of you done it. if so did you buy a kit or make your own. im thinking about building my own. anyone have a good starting point...drawings sketches measurements or pictures. i have access to steel decent welding skills and will have lots of time when i get laid off pretty soon. any help would be appreciated thanks stan __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

05-25-2004, 10:41 AM	#2
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	I'm using a Off Road Design Shackle Flip, not installed yet so I can't comment on the install. I like to build things myself as much as possible, but when it comes to suspension and brakes I prefer the known and tested. I looked at using a stock hanger from a GM truck but I wasn't sure what kind of lift I'd end up with. So far ORD has been great on support. __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

05-25-2004, 08:07 PM	#5
smokkey1 Land Beast Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 134	http://community.webshots.com/photo/...32958157uIvqWR I really don't think it moved the axle all that much I can't even tell. __________________ 90' GMC 1 Ton Suburban

05-25-2004, 08:49 PM	#6
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	Shackle Reversal I used the stock GM front rear spring hangers. Attached Images __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/ Last edited by Truckstuff; 05-26-2004 at 10:07 AM.

05-25-2004, 08:59 PM	#7
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	Here are some previous posts I have helped this question out with.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=77878 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=83104 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...threadid=75444 __________________ Support The Board Last edited by drink2mny; 12-24-2005 at 05:02 AM.

05-25-2004, 11:43 AM	#3
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	you can cut a slot in your old rear bracket and just flip the shackle, it doesnt look strong enough to me, and doesnt look like it would allow enough flex. you can also take a front spring mount (front mount on the rear suspension) and mount it at the rear of the rear suspension. or you could go with ORD.... there is another maker of shackle flip kits, but last i heard he was extremely backed up and having problems. Check coloradok5.com for more info on this.

05-25-2004, 01:01 PM	#4
stomper72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Arnold, MO Posts: 110	The only draw back to the shackle flip is it moves your axle forward a little more in the wheel well. 67-72 already sit kind of forward in the wheel well without that.

05-26-2004, 12:24 AM	#8
Budweis Geared for Collision Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 683	if worried about where tire sits in wheelwell someone showed me the link below which is what i got that allows you too change the offset. http://www.offroaddesign.com/catalog/Zero%20Rates.htm __________________ MEMBER OF THE 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKE CLUB 1970 C/K20 3/4 Ton 1996 Collectors Edition Corvette 1977 Corvette Coupe

05-26-2004, 01:10 AM	#9
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	drink2mny & Truckstuff that looks alot easier than cutting and welding a bunch of stuff up. all you had to buy is bolts? my truck is a 79 1/2 ton [10 front 12 rear] the axles im going to use are 77 3/4 ton [d44 front 14 rear] when i take out teh axles on the 77 will those front shackles work or will i need to have 1/2 ton shackles. basically are 1/2 and 3/4 different. id like to combine the 2 trucks together to make one that i can beat on a little without destroying to much stuff thanks stan __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

05-26-2004, 01:16 AM	#10
stan79chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: COVINGTON GEORGIA Posts: 477	Budweis im no master fabricator but that zero rate thing looks like something that couldbe made pretty easy with just a drill and a tape measure. ill make one if i need to move the axle. Truckstuff drink2mny did you just hook the new shackle on and hold it up to the frame to figure out where to mount it or is it more involved than that? stan __________________ 79 chevy k20 350/350/205/D44/14bFF 4.56 gears rock LWB pimer black 01 S-10 ZR2 extended cab 4.3/4L60E/233 3.73 gear 31" DICK CEPEK CRUSHERS

05-26-2004, 10:03 AM	#12
Truckstuff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cloverdale, British Columbia Canada Posts: 159	More/Less Mark the center of the top shackle mount on the old one, on the frame. C-clamp the new one in place at the center of it. Install springs, Axle, etc. so the weight of the truck is on it. Check shackle angle before permently mounting it. __________________ Real Trucks are Built not Bought Building: 1981 GM SB LowRider 1985 GM K3500 3+3 1981 GM K2500 SSB 1980 GM K2500 X-BC Hydro 1979 GM K3500 3+3 1976 GM K5 Blazer 1970 Custom 10 http://bc4x4.com/

06-21-2004, 07:23 PM	#13
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	How much lift would a shackle flip provide for a 2wd lwb with heavy duty springs? __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

06-22-2004, 10:02 AM	#14
drink2mny Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: spokane wa Posts: 2,189	pretty much any of the shackle flips you use will give you about 4in of lift.. Can I ask, why the intrest to put on a 2wd?? Making a prerunner?? __________________ Support The Board

06-22-2004, 01:23 PM	#15
8t5Silverado Mudslides 'r my specialty Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: STL Posts: 1,106	Thinking about it...4 in. might be too much for me. I am looking for about 2 in. or so. __________________ Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339

06-22-2004, 05:49 PM	#16
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i believe that ORD offers a 2 or 2.5" lift and a 4" lift. you might look into it.



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07-14-2004, 01:19 AM	#17
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 636	Ecobit Made a deal that bolted to the bottom of your spring hanger and would give you about 5in of lift seeing how Chevys have the saggy butt going on it makes sence for add one inch. All you did was bolt his deal in place and swapped the shackels and you were done. But he is the one that went out of business. which is to bad from what I heard it worked quite good. Cethern __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

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