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Old 03-31-2010, 10:25 PM   #1
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Gettin ready to axle flip my truck, need advice

This is the kit i plan on using, is there anything additional i need to do it, ie fram shackle supports, spring locator brackets?

http://www.gcustoms.com/7387-chevygm...5f38de3790e066

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Old 04-01-2010, 12:35 AM   #2
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Re: Gettin ready to axle flip my truck, need advice

I'd like to see a truck lowered this way.
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Old 04-01-2010, 12:42 AM   #3
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Re: Gettin ready to axle flip my truck, need advice

its just your basic flip kit, only thing you might need would be shorter shocks if the kit doesnt come with shock extenders. with the proper tools and know how you can install it under two hours or less.
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Old 04-03-2010, 10:53 PM   #4
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Re: Gettin ready to axle flip my truck, need advice

Alright sound pretty simple to me so this will probably go down next weekend. My only concern would be axle to frame clearance.
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Old 04-04-2010, 12:01 AM   #5
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Re: Gettin ready to axle flip my truck, need advice

I'm not seeing the flip kit. Can you post another link? Thanks
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Old 04-04-2010, 03:50 AM   #6
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Re: Gettin ready to axle flip my truck, need advice

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Alright sound pretty simple to me so this will probably go down next weekend. My only concern would be axle to frame clearance.
thats why you c notch the frame....
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Old 04-04-2010, 12:07 PM   #7
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Re: Gettin ready to axle flip my truck, need advice

Well that's mighty fine of them, They list the C20/C30 kit (less common) for less than 100 bux but the C10 kit is $162.31 and shows the same pic ?
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Old 04-04-2010, 04:31 PM   #8
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Re: Gettin ready to axle flip my truck, need advice

Don't want to c notch yet. That will happen with ladder bars and bags. So can this be done without c notchong or munching frame with the axle?
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Old 04-04-2010, 05:24 PM   #9
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Re: Gettin ready to axle flip my truck, need advice

yes it can be done, watch for speed pumps and pot holes because it will smack...

I reccomend junkyard thicker leaves and spaces to compensate the extra with of leaves...

stiffer ride, away from that frame...

but yes it can be done if you watch the road like a hawk.
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