flip kit..hows it work? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

satin64 · 08-26-2007, 08:31 PM

i got these parts,i do have 2 of each plus shock mounts.i know i need a c notch too.but there is no instructions on how to flip the rearend on top of the springs.i got these from a friend who didnt use them off a 2000 silverado.i was hopeing they would work on my 64.since it to has leafs.any ideas,suggestions would be appreciated.

pcmcobra · 08-26-2007, 08:45 PM

not sure on the 64.
Here's a link to djm install instructions, It's pretty easy, at least on my 86 it was.
http://www.djmsuspension.com/Instruc...p/FK1024-5.pdf

satin64 · 08-26-2007, 08:54 PM

thanks, now for some reading....
if i got longer u bolts,would it be safe to add a 1 or 2 inch block?

action · 08-26-2007, 09:03 PM

if i got longer u bolts,would it be safe to add a 1 or 2 inch block?[/QUOTE]
It has been done many times before so I think you will be good.
Jack

satin64 · 08-27-2007, 12:54 AM

what about the spring perches???do i cut them off?or???

action · 08-27-2007, 11:59 AM

Some flip kits use them to set pinion angle with the new parts. If your kit doesn't you can leave them or cut them off.
Jack

satin64 · 08-27-2007, 03:04 PM

i dont think this kit does use them.kit is a lose term since it came off a truck that was switching to bags.guess i'll have to just do it and see what happens.

08-26-2007, 08:31 PM	#1
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	flip kit..hows it work? i got these parts,i do have 2 of each plus shock mounts.i know i need a c notch too.but there is no instructions on how to flip the rearend on top of the springs.i got these from a friend who didnt use them off a 2000 silverado.i was hopeing they would work on my 64.since it to has leafs.any ideas,suggestions would be appreciated. Last edited by satin64; 08-26-2007 at 08:32 PM.

08-26-2007, 08:45 PM	#2
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: flip kit..hows it work? not sure on the 64. Here's a link to djm install instructions, It's pretty easy, at least on my 86 it was. http://www.djmsuspension.com/Instruc...p/FK1024-5.pdf __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

08-26-2007, 08:54 PM	#3
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	Re: flip kit..hows it work? thanks, now for some reading.... if i got longer u bolts,would it be safe to add a 1 or 2 inch block? Last edited by satin64; 08-26-2007 at 08:56 PM.

08-26-2007, 09:03 PM	#4
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: flip kit..hows it work? if i got longer u bolts,would it be safe to add a 1 or 2 inch block?[/QUOTE] It has been done many times before so I think you will be good. Jack __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400

08-27-2007, 12:54 AM	#5
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	Re: flip kit..hows it work? what about the spring perches???do i cut them off?or???

08-27-2007, 11:59 AM	#6
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: flip kit..hows it work? Some flip kits use them to set pinion angle with the new parts. If your kit doesn't you can leave them or cut them off. Jack __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400

08-27-2007, 03:04 PM	#7
satin64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: st.helens oregon Posts: 312	Re: flip kit..hows it work? i dont think this kit does use them.kit is a lose term since it came off a truck that was switching to bags.guess i'll have to just do it and see what happens.



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