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smith_84c10 · 10-23-2009, 07:29 PM

So would raising the hangers have about same affect as a flip kit...cause a few i know that had flip kits were messing around and took off too quick and the rear end slipped out and messed a few things up..so i want to be able to play around in my truck....so what would you guys recommend?

bigblock73 · 10-23-2009, 08:21 PM

A flip kit will give you more drop, and is easier to do. I would bet the "few you know" either had cheap flip kits, home made flip kits, or they were installed incorrectly. Get a quality flip kit from Bell Tech, Western Chassis, etc....install it correctly, and you won't have any problems.

Tx Firefighter · 10-23-2009, 09:12 PM

How would the rearend slip out when it is secured with 4 u bolts ? Doesn't make any sense.

3r!c84 · 10-23-2009, 09:15 PM

another qestion,with a flip kit is there any way to lift it up a in. or 2 with out adding leafs?

i lowered the front and im thinking 5 in the back is going to sit too low,and i dont wanna lower the front anymore to level it out

STOCKISH · 10-23-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

How would the rearend slip out when it is secured with 4 u bolts ? Doesn't make any sense.

Only thing I've ever seen was the rear diff pointing up at the bottom of the bed beause the perches werent welded on the axle tube and it spun on acceleration. Tore up the u-joint, rear brake hose, etc.

bigblock73 · 10-23-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 3r!c84

another qestion,with a flip kit is there any way to lift it up a in. or 2 with out adding leafs?

i lowered the front and im thinking 5 in the back is going to sit too low,and i dont wanna lower the front anymore to level it out

Adding leafs on a flip wont do anything...because they are now below the axle. All you could do I guess would be to reposition the hangers down on the frame an inch or two..but that would be a LOT of work. I say unflip it and go with shackles and hangers, or lower the front more.

bigblock73 · 10-23-2009, 09:57 PM

Taller tires in back will help too I guess

fiddy9apache · 10-23-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

A flip kit will give you more drop, and is easier to do. I would bet the "few you know" either had cheap flip kits, home made flip kits, or they were installed incorrectly. Get a quality flip kit from Bell Tech, Western Chassis, etc....install it correctly, and you won't have any problems.

ive always made home made flips, as long as the done CORRECTLY there just as good or better as a store bought.

10-23-2009, 07:29 PM	#1
smith_84c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coalgate, oklahoma Posts: 65	lowering question So would raising the hangers have about same affect as a flip kit...cause a few i know that had flip kits were messing around and took off too quick and the rear end slipped out and messed a few things up..so i want to be able to play around in my truck....so what would you guys recommend?

10-23-2009, 08:21 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: lowering question A flip kit will give you more drop, and is easier to do. I would bet the "few you know" either had cheap flip kits, home made flip kits, or they were installed incorrectly. Get a quality flip kit from Bell Tech, Western Chassis, etc....install it correctly, and you won't have any problems. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 10-23-2009 at 08:21 PM.

10-23-2009, 09:12 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: lowering question How would the rearend slip out when it is secured with 4 u bolts ? Doesn't make any sense. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-23-2009, 09:15 PM	#4
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: lowering question another qestion,with a flip kit is there any way to lift it up a in. or 2 with out adding leafs? i lowered the front and im thinking 5 in the back is going to sit too low,and i dont wanna lower the front anymore to level it out __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-23-2009, 09:57 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: lowering question Taller tires in back will help too I guess __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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