rear shackle flip ??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jerry moss** · 01-01-2008, 02:46 PM

anyone here using the off road design shackle flip? i just did the exhaust system on a customer's blazer and he had one installed on his truck. he hasn't used it yet so i went to the website and read about it, 4 inches of lift with no blocks.last year i purchased a brand new 4 inch lift kit off craigslist- tuff country, front springs, rear blocks, shocks, steering arm and hardware- for 150 bucks but i'm not a fan of blocks since i've rolled two sets of 4 inch blocks in the past. if anyone has experience with this company, i'd be interested in your feedback before i order a set. thanks in advance.

BLAZERMAN · 01-01-2008, 03:09 PM

I have never used the shackle flip but you might try Yukon Jack, he has one on his 69 flatbed and from what I have heard they work great.
I can however vouch for the company, I have used Off Raod Designs greasable heavy duty shackles and there heavy duty upper spring eye conversion along with there croosover steering setup...all great products that are of high quallity.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-01-2008, 03:37 PM

The only thing I don't like about the shackle flip was it moved the rear axle forward a bit and when I had the fleetside bed on my 69 K20, I didn't like the look. Doesn't matter at all now that I have the flatbed on there. A Zero-rate block from ORD could be used to help get the rear axle centered in the wheelwell after doing the flip. I have hauled a bunch of wood on the truck and pulled a few heavy hay trailers and have never had any issues with the flip. It is well built product.

Here's a link showing the install of the shackle flip and here is a pic prior to the flatbed which shows the placement of the rear axle after the flip.

OLDCHEV4X4 · 01-01-2008, 03:38 PM

Offroad design is good stuff. They have there own message board over on the CK5 web site.

NEVERENOUGH · 01-01-2008, 04:15 PM

I haven't used one but am going to on both my son's blazer and my daughter's 79 swb. I do know that Stephen owner of ord wheels his stuff and uses it. I have talked to him on the phone a couple times seems to be a great guy to deal with.

DieselEater · 01-01-2008, 04:35 PM

It's a tough product that works great...I made my own axle offset plates to put the rear end back where it should be. Not to take anything away from ORD....but it would be fairly simple to make your own with a welder and a chop saw.

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cobinder · 01-01-2008, 05:12 PM

I got a set and I love'um. Mounted right up, springs and flex more. If you have a lot of arch in your springs it will move your axle a bit. My springs have about 5" of arch and it didn't noticably move my axle.

The fit and finish is first rate.

Check your pinion angle when your all done. I didn't have to adjust mine, but some might.

**jerry moss** · 01-01-2008, 05:22 PM

thanks for all the replies, looks like i'll be ordering a set for my K/5

DirtyLarry · 01-01-2008, 06:14 PM

I got em’ too. Good stuff. Pre-’73 truck definitely need the zero rate spring to move the axle backward in order for them to look right. That doesn’t seem to be a problem on ’73 and up.

My truck has become a rolling bill board for ORD lately. I have the 4” rear shackle flip, heavy duty front greasable shackles, sway bar disconnect, steering box brace and high clearance HD engine cross-member.

Here is the link to the shack flip project…
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243827

cobinder · 01-01-2008, 06:52 PM

Jerry, look at this site if you haven't already.
www.colorado5k.com

Larry I got ya beat for the ORD poster child.
Dana 44 crossover with highsteer and 1-1/4" tierod and draglink.
HD engine crossmember (love it)
4" shackle flip
Greasable leaf bushings all the way around.
zero rates in the rear
Front shackles
Comp bumpstops.

LOL

dbcox · 01-02-2008, 04:25 PM

I got a set on a 83 3/4 ton. i love em the truck flexes more and rides better than the blocks did.My rear did not move foward hardly any but i do need a shim to roll the rearend just a bit. I have had them about 6months with no issues. i posted some pics of them here a while back you might could search and find nthem

Husker · 01-02-2008, 05:40 PM

If you use the shackle flip you do not need new springs for the rear, just for the front?
Thanks
Ron

**jerry moss** · 01-03-2008, 04:24 AM

Ron,
thats correct. the one i worked on had the shackle flip plus 2" blocks in the rear and 6" springs up front.

**special-K** · 01-03-2008, 04:46 AM

I have a pair of 6" front springs for my shortbed K/30.I will use the shackle-flip and 2" EZ-Ride springs.Along with a list of ORD goodies.I ordered the flip-kit once and the money order never made it.By the time BOA reimbursed me it was over 3 months later and the money went elsewhere.

01-01-2008, 02:46 PM	#1
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	rear shackle flip ??? anyone here using the off road design shackle flip? i just did the exhaust system on a customer's blazer and he had one installed on his truck. he hasn't used it yet so i went to the website and read about it, 4 inches of lift with no blocks.last year i purchased a brand new 4 inch lift kit off craigslist- tuff country, front springs, rear blocks, shocks, steering arm and hardware- for 150 bucks but i'm not a fan of blocks since i've rolled two sets of 4 inch blocks in the past. if anyone has experience with this company, i'd be interested in your feedback before i order a set. thanks in advance. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-01-2008, 03:09 PM	#2
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: rear shackle flip ??? I have never used the shackle flip but you might try Yukon Jack, he has one on his 69 flatbed and from what I have heard they work great. I can however vouch for the company, I have used Off Raod Designs greasable heavy duty shackles and there heavy duty upper spring eye conversion along with there croosover steering setup...all great products that are of high quallity. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

01-01-2008, 03:37 PM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: rear shackle flip ??? The only thing I don't like about the shackle flip was it moved the rear axle forward a bit and when I had the fleetside bed on my 69 K20, I didn't like the look. Doesn't matter at all now that I have the flatbed on there. A Zero-rate block from ORD could be used to help get the rear axle centered in the wheelwell after doing the flip. I have hauled a bunch of wood on the truck and pulled a few heavy hay trailers and have never had any issues with the flip. It is well built product. Here's a link showing the install of the shackle flip and here is a pic prior to the flatbed which shows the placement of the rear axle after the flip. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-01-2008, 03:38 PM	#4
OLDCHEV4X4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chester County PA, USA Posts: 1,228	Re: rear shackle flip ??? Offroad design is good stuff. They have there own message board over on the CK5 web site. __________________ 72 k/10 short wideside 72 k/5 Blazer 72 K/5 Blazer - obstacle course racer 72 custom/10 8' bed 70 K/5 Blazer 67 C-30 GMC Flat bed 86 GMC K2500 Plow Truck 85 GMC K3500 84 M1008 85 M1008 77 G30 Motor Home 72 Sears 12hp Tractor Glenmoore, Pennsylvania

01-01-2008, 04:15 PM	#5
NEVERENOUGH Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 210	Re: rear shackle flip ??? I haven't used one but am going to on both my son's blazer and my daughter's 79 swb. I do know that Stephen owner of ord wheels his stuff and uses it. I have talked to him on the phone a couple times seems to be a great guy to deal with.

01-01-2008, 04:35 PM	#6
DieselEater Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Trinidad, Colorado Posts: 642	Re: rear shackle flip ??? It's a tough product that works great...I made my own axle offset plates to put the rear end back where it should be. Not to take anything away from ORD....but it would be fairly simple to make your own with a welder and a chop saw. A..... __________________ 69' 3/4 4X4 470ci BBC 700 HP.... D60/14bolt 205/465 http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=127691959

01-01-2008, 05:12 PM	#7
cobinder Everything is work in progress Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 326	Re: rear shackle flip ??? I got a set and I love'um. Mounted right up, springs and flex more. If you have a lot of arch in your springs it will move your axle a bit. My springs have about 5" of arch and it didn't noticably move my axle. The fit and finish is first rate. Check your pinion angle when your all done. I didn't have to adjust mine, but some might. __________________ Good luck with your truck! How much?! It's just an old truck part!! 49 International on a 80 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 chassis 48 International KB-5 2 ton dump bed 04 Honda CRF "500" 09 Honda CRF450 fuel injected rocket 03 Suzuki hayabusa carbonfiber wheeled monster. 02 Ford diesel stretch van (toy hauler) 01 38' Monaco diesel pusher motorhome

01-01-2008, 05:22 PM	#8
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: rear shackle flip ??? thanks for all the replies, looks like i'll be ordering a set for my K/5 __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-01-2008, 06:14 PM	#9
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: rear shackle flip ??? I got em’ too. Good stuff. Pre-’73 truck definitely need the zero rate spring to move the axle backward in order for them to look right. That doesn’t seem to be a problem on ’73 and up. My truck has become a rolling bill board for ORD lately. I have the 4” rear shackle flip, heavy duty front greasable shackles, sway bar disconnect, steering box brace and high clearance HD engine cross-member. Here is the link to the shack flip project… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243827 __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

01-01-2008, 06:52 PM	#10
cobinder Everything is work in progress Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 326	Re: rear shackle flip ??? Jerry, look at this site if you haven't already. www.colorado5k.com Larry I got ya beat for the ORD poster child. Dana 44 crossover with highsteer and 1-1/4" tierod and draglink. HD engine crossmember (love it) 4" shackle flip Greasable leaf bushings all the way around. zero rates in the rear Front shackles Comp bumpstops. LOL __________________ Good luck with your truck! How much?! It's just an old truck part!! 49 International on a 80 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 chassis 48 International KB-5 2 ton dump bed 04 Honda CRF "500" 09 Honda CRF450 fuel injected rocket 03 Suzuki hayabusa carbonfiber wheeled monster. 02 Ford diesel stretch van (toy hauler) 01 38' Monaco diesel pusher motorhome

01-02-2008, 04:25 PM	#11
dbcox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: georgia Posts: 72	Re: rear shackle flip ??? I got a set on a 83 3/4 ton. i love em the truck flexes more and rides better than the blocks did.My rear did not move foward hardly any but i do need a shim to roll the rearend just a bit. I have had them about 6months with no issues. i posted some pics of them here a while back you might could search and find nthem

01-02-2008, 05:40 PM	#12
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,212	Re: rear shackle flip ??? If you use the shackle flip you do not need new springs for the rear, just for the front? Thanks Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

01-03-2008, 04:24 AM	#13
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: rear shackle flip ??? Ron, thats correct. the one i worked on had the shackle flip plus 2" blocks in the rear and 6" springs up front. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

01-03-2008, 04:46 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: rear shackle flip ??? I have a pair of 6" front springs for my shortbed K/30.I will use the shackle-flip and 2" EZ-Ride springs.Along with a list of ORD goodies.I ordered the flip-kit once and the money order never made it.By the time BOA reimbursed me it was over 3 months later and the money went elsewhere. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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