Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Musclerodz · 08-19-2006, 05:41 PM

Rather than spend $200 with ORD, I decided to make my own and spend the money elsewhere. These are definitely overkill, I know. I did use the ORD greasable bushings to help reduce binding and hopefully soften the ride a little more. If I measured right, it should give me 3"-4" lift to match the 2 1/2" lift springs on the front to give a level ride.

onetonk5 · 08-19-2006, 06:03 PM

great work.....how far from say the bottom of the frame is the mounting location??

Musclerodz · 08-19-2006, 06:07 PM

It is close to where it was before, just turned the other way.

Mike

krue · 08-20-2006, 06:45 AM

You do good work.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-20-2006, 07:40 AM

Nice job

Chevyman63 · 08-20-2006, 07:55 AM

Very nice job. Maybe you should consider selling these.

meathead95 · 08-20-2006, 08:20 AM

awesome welds

**Baketown Scotty** · 08-20-2006, 11:01 AM

Nice job, looks really good.

jaros44sr · 08-20-2006, 11:51 AM

Nice welds and nice quality work. I was wondering the same thing about metal thickness, couldn't you make it out of the same thickness metal as the original hanger matrl? I want to make a set but was going to downsize metal thickness. Any thoughts ? Jim

ajbirken · 08-20-2006, 12:13 PM

That is REALLY nice looking work.

What is the angle of your shackle when the spring is compressed?

Musclerodz · 08-20-2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ajbirken

That is REALLY nice looking work.

What is the angle of your shackle when the spring is compressed?

Should be vertical if my measurements are correct.

As far as metal thickness, I had 1/8 or 1/4, so I went heavier just to make sure.

ORD hangers are $185 + shipping. They make quality stuff and I have no interest at this time competing against them. This was just an easy part to make so I decided to go ahead and make them.

Mike

MNorby · 08-24-2006, 09:29 PM

I am going to build my own shakle flip too. Might build it more like DIY4X.com's with a bushing in the flip and bar shakles like the ones on the front. Anyways, I measured on the rig but wanna confirm if you remember the bolt hole spacings. Looks to be 5.5" wide center to center and 2.25" vertical C to C. How far down from a measuing point did you take your shakle mounting hole to? Thank!!!

**special-K** · 08-25-2006, 08:43 AM

That`s nicer than the store-boughts.Be prepared to have people sticking their head in your fender well.

makovai · 08-25-2006, 09:07 AM

very nice clean flip......props to ya

**Canadian694x4** · 08-25-2006, 07:11 PM

Looks Good. Nice Work!

red71cheyenne · 08-26-2006, 12:33 PM

I don't know much about them, but that is nice looking. Would this help level out the Blazer? My front end sits a little higher than the rear and would like to level it. It has 3 or 4 inch blocks in the back right now. Thanks, Jeff.

Musclerodz · 08-26-2006, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

I don't know much about them, but that is nice looking. Would this help level out the Blazer? My front end sits a little higher than the rear and would like to level it. It has 3 or 4 inch blocks in the back right now. Thanks, Jeff.

If you have 4" lift up front, you need another 1" - 1 1/2" to level it out. Shackle flips are much safer than blocks. You could use ORD flip kit with their zero rate 1" spring and get it close to level and get rid of unsafe blocks.

Mike

vtblazer · 08-27-2006, 06:43 AM

Always cool to build it yourself, nice job.

What are your plans for the blazer in the end?
Intended use?
Overall lift?
Drive train?
Tires...ect?
We need to know this stuff...

Frame looks pretty sweet sittin' there too.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-27-2006, 07:10 AM

Agree w/ VT, more info, and are those Caprice rear disc's on the floor?

1972HULK · 08-27-2006, 07:30 AM

Quality fabrication

Musclerodz · 08-27-2006, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Always cool to build it yourself, nice job.

What are your plans for the blazer in the end?
Intended use?
Overall lift?
Drive train?
Tires...ect?
We need to know this stuff...

Frame looks pretty sweet sittin' there too.

It will be part time daily driver, part time business card for my new business. 2 1/2" lift springs up front, shackle flip out back roughly 4". 400hp LT-1, 4l60e auto, twist machine paddle shifter, 17 or 18 wheels, 33" tires. I will be starting one the body repairs and modifications in the next few weeks once I have the chassis back on the ground.

Mike

vtblazer · 08-27-2006, 01:41 PM

Sounds like a good build strategy, keep the pics coming.

red71cheyenne · 08-28-2006, 10:39 PM

Sounds like its going to be a sweet setup when done! Keep posting those pics! Jeff.

08-19-2006, 05:41 PM	#1
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 Rather than spend $200 with ORD, I decided to make my own and spend the money elsewhere. These are definitely overkill, I know. I did use the ORD greasable bushings to help reduce binding and hopefully soften the ride a little more. If I measured right, it should give me 3"-4" lift to match the 2 1/2" lift springs on the front to give a level ride. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

08-19-2006, 06:03 PM	#2
onetonk5 Cereal Killer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montgomery, Alabama Posts: 639	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 great work.....how far from say the bottom of the frame is the mounting location??

08-19-2006, 06:07 PM	#3
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 It is close to where it was before, just turned the other way. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

08-20-2006, 06:45 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 You do good work. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

08-20-2006, 07:40 AM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 Nice job __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-20-2006, 07:55 AM	#6
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 Very nice job. Maybe you should consider selling these. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

08-20-2006, 08:20 AM	#7
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 awesome welds __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

08-20-2006, 11:01 AM	#8
Baketown Scotty Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 304	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 Nice job, looks really good.

08-20-2006, 11:51 AM	#9
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,462	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 Nice welds and nice quality work. I was wondering the same thing about metal thickness, couldn't you make it out of the same thickness metal as the original hanger matrl? I want to make a set but was going to downsize metal thickness. Any thoughts ? Jim __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

08-20-2006, 12:13 PM	#10
ajbirken Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: raleigh, NC Posts: 60	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 That is REALLY nice looking work. What is the angle of your shackle when the spring is compressed? __________________ 1971 GMC Jimmy 350/350/205/D60/14bolt on 38's 1984 M1008 CUCV 6.2/TH400/208/D60/14bolt on 36's 1991 W250 5.9/G360/205/D60/D70 on 33's (tow-rig) Lotsa Full Size Jeeps (J10/J20)! Adam

08-24-2006, 09:29 PM	#12
MNorby Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Powell, Wy Posts: 135	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 I am going to build my own shakle flip too. Might build it more like DIY4X.com's with a bushing in the flip and bar shakles like the ones on the front. Anyways, I measured on the rig but wanna confirm if you remember the bolt hole spacings. Looks to be 5.5" wide center to center and 2.25" vertical C to C. How far down from a measuing point did you take your shakle mounting hole to? Thank!!!

08-25-2006, 08:43 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 That`s nicer than the store-boughts.Be prepared to have people sticking their head in your fender well. __________________ "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 ~

08-25-2006, 09:07 AM	#14
makovai Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oregon city Posts: 335	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 very nice clean flip......props to ya __________________ If it aint broke..............fix it till it is. www.fast77.com 1972 - 330 hp crate, 11" lift with 39x18 mickeys. 3/4 ton, cross steer, 4 wheel disc brakes 1996 Z71 w/ 35's

08-25-2006, 07:11 PM	#15
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 Looks Good. Nice Work! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

08-26-2006, 12:33 PM	#16
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 I don't know much about them, but that is nice looking. Would this help level out the Blazer? My front end sits a little higher than the rear and would like to level it. It has 3 or 4 inch blocks in the back right now. Thanks, Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty



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08-27-2006, 06:43 AM	#18
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 Always cool to build it yourself, nice job. What are your plans for the blazer in the end? Intended use? Overall lift? Drive train? Tires...ect? We need to know this stuff... Frame looks pretty sweet sittin' there too.

08-27-2006, 07:10 AM	#19
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 Agree w/ VT, more info, and are those Caprice rear disc's on the floor? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-27-2006, 07:30 AM	#20
1972HULK Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Geneva, NY Posts: 10	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 Quality fabrication

08-27-2006, 01:41 PM	#22
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 Sounds like a good build strategy, keep the pics coming.

08-28-2006, 10:39 PM	#23
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: Rear shackle flip kit finished for my K5 Sounds like its going to be a sweet setup when done! Keep posting those pics! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

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