![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
It followed me home?
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Yup
Posts: 5,751
|
Flip installed but now I have a problem
Ok so I installed my flip kit today and got about 6" of drop with the flip and the 2" lift shackles sport truck direct told me I would need. The rear is now on the frame so I am assuming the PO maybe removed some of the leaf springs? Any ideas how to get the back end up a couple inches? I know the front sits higher than back the springs were hacked pretty short when I got this blazer and havent ordered any parts for the front quite yet. Here's some pics
EDIT: The leaf pack has 5 leafs in it, is that what I should have? and the new shackles are about one inch shorter than the stock shackles.
__________________
Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 06-26-2007 at 10:00 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Alabama
Posts: 241
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
There looks to be room above the axle, if you remove that bumpstop. I lowered my 84 with a flip kit before the airride and had about the same room as you do. I'm not sure on the shackles, I got 5" of drop just from flipping the axle. Five leafs sounds about right for your spring pack.
__________________
88 Chevy C1500, step side, LS swap. 98 Crew Cab Dually, tow rig. 03 Dodge Neon. ECTA Ohio Mile record holder. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Arizona
Posts: 213
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
just notch it!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Slugish
![]() Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Earlysville, Va.
Posts: 1,024
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
air shocks or frame to leaf helper air bags. can find in summitt / jegs etc
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
![]() Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 6,935
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
5 leafs are stock. If you do a flip kit, you have to notch the frame, especially if you add shackles to it. Just take the shackle off to get it up some. Generally I have found the Blazers and Burbs have closer tolerences to the frame when flipped and require C-notches where you can possible get away without it on a pickup due to pickups sitting up higher in the rear.
__________________
Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 | |
It followed me home?
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Yup
Posts: 5,751
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
Quote:
__________________
Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Flat Black, & Chrome!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 852
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
A taller shackle will lower the back.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
www.73-87chevytrucks.com
![]() Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 6,935
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
If the new shackle is shorter, it will lift it back up. Longer means lower for shackles.
__________________
Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
1962 C-10
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico
Posts: 4,978
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
C-Notch it. Flip kits require that, I think anyway...Leave it low and notch it.. Removing the bump stop gives you another couple inches too.
__________________
Joseph Chavez ![]() "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 174
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
Remove the bumpstop.
Thats what i did and i got about 3-4" of clearence. I havnt bottomed out yet and ive hauled and engine Heres a pic ![]()
__________________
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
It followed me home?
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Yup
Posts: 5,751
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
thanks for the info everyone. I've used flip kits before and never had to notch but this is my first flip on a Blazer. I was planning on notching but not til down the road when I bagged it. I'll probably notch it this coming weekend, I do like how low it sits in back now though.
__________________
Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Chris
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Monaville, WV
Posts: 3,737
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
If you remove the bumpstop you won't be riding on the frame anymore. Just do that first and see where you stand.
__________________
Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Happy to be here
![]() Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
I agree, for right now buy the short button style stops and replace the stockers. That way if it does hit the frame you won't chip a tooth...
![]()
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Alabama
Posts: 241
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
I did not use a c-notch on my truck and only hit the frame once....pulling a car trailer to fast down a bad road. I'm not sure on the Blazers but unless you haul something heavy or pull a trailer you wont hit the frame.
This my truck now with AirRide Tech's 4 bar. No notch because I like the back to sit a little higher.
__________________
88 Chevy C1500, step side, LS swap. 98 Crew Cab Dually, tow rig. 03 Dodge Neon. ECTA Ohio Mile record holder. Last edited by MotorHead Lon; 04-29-2010 at 04:21 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
It followed me home?
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Yup
Posts: 5,751
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
I changed the picture of the bumpstop, the original picture wasnt too clear. I'm just not sure if the axle will have enough travel with a notch and no bumpstop. It looks like it might want to go even lower right now.
__________________
Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually Last edited by cochino12; 06-26-2007 at 10:10 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Magnificent bastard
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Glendale, AZ
Posts: 196
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
When I did the flip kit on my '77 Suburban, I anticipated this type of problem after I took all the measurements I could. I ended up using a combination of a BellTech flip kit, BellTech 1/2" lift shackles, and a Superlift 2.5" add-a-leaf (effectively dropping the rear about 4").
This combo put my tire (275/60-15) tucked about an inch under the rear fender lip. The Burb is pretty heavy, but I trimmed the bumpstop down, and the added stiffness of the add-a-leaf made it ride like a dream. It only bottomed on really harsh bumps, but it wasn't bad (My sub has an 8-leaf pack). As far as I was concerned, it was perfect. ![]()
__________________
1977 Big Block Burb Last edited by Bad Karma; 06-26-2007 at 11:03 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
Chris
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Monaville, WV
Posts: 3,737
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
you are already sitting pretty low in the back if you cut the bumpstop off I don't think you'll drop much more if any at all.
You can see with it removed you'll gain about 2 inches or clearance. I'd cut it off and see where you are, if you like it that low then why waste time and money raising it back up? I mean that's the point of a drop to lower it, not raise. if you only wanted a 4 inch drop, should have put on shackles and hangers and not a flip kit. You are gonna have to cut the bumpstop off to notch it anyways so I'd go on and do it.
__________________
Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
It followed me home?
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Yup
Posts: 5,751
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
Just pulled the bump stops, if I would have known they were that easy to pull out I would have done it this weekend ha ha. Looks like there is about 3/4" to 1" of clearance. Looks like I wont even have to notch if I can remove the bump stop mounts, is there a certain type of drill bit or tool that removes rivots?
__________________
Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 | |
Flat Black, & Chrome!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 852
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 | |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Alabama
Posts: 241
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
Quote:
Get a cut off wheel on a grinder, cut an x into the rivet head. Take an air chisel and knock the head off, use a punch in the hammer and knock out the rest. The first time I lowered my truck I did not have my shop wired, so I used a cold chisel to remove my rivets, lots of fun. Be sure to wear hearing protection.
__________________
88 Chevy C1500, step side, LS swap. 98 Crew Cab Dually, tow rig. 03 Dodge Neon. ECTA Ohio Mile record holder. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Slugish
![]() Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Earlysville, Va.
Posts: 1,024
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
drilled mine off , starting with a smaller bit & working up to a larger one. tried grinder 1st but drilling worked best . rivets will pop out after you drill with bit a little smaller than head of rivet
good luck |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Chris
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Monaville, WV
Posts: 3,737
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
I used an electric grinder on hanger rivets, that worked well and fast. I then took a long punch and drove them out the back once the head was gone.
Most everyone chisels them off, be it an air chisel, or by hand, which would take longer. sawzall, cut off wheel on a grinder or cut off tool, or grind the heads off, or the old drill em out way.
__________________
Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 | |
Until Seventy Times Seven
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range
Posts: 1,301
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
Quote:
![]() You're making good progress, cochino12. I'm with slugish. I've had good luck using good drill bits by stepping up the sizes and using cutting oil. Like butter...
__________________
boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin... |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
350+dual flows= fun :)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: TORRANCE ,CA.
Posts: 120
|
Re: Flip installed but now I have a problem
bump
__________________
ALWAYS CHECK YOURE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS!! SPINNING OUT ON THE FREEWAY DUE TO THE BEARING GOING OUT IS PRETTY HAIRY!!! |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|