flip kit?

[benscool1]

What all does it take to install a flip kit? What exactly does it do? How well does it work? How much does it actually lower the truck? I was thinking about just doing this and holding off the big drop stuff til later when the money is more plentiful, cuz I'm thinkin its gonna run reaal thin when we start workin on the motor more.

Thanks,
- Ben

[SCOTI]

Originally posted by benscool1
What all does it take to install a flip kit?
A flip kit can be installed w/basic hand tools.... rachets, wrenchs, jack stands, jack, & a buddy to help would be good.

What exactly does it do?
It repositions the rear end housing above the leaf springs instead of below, thus lowering ride height w/o changing spring rate or load capacity.

How well does it work?
They work great if you want that much drop.

How much does it actually lower the truck?
It lowers the rear of the truck the diameter of the housing tubes + the thickness of the spring pack. Since trucks have different spring packs depending on options, you need to measure yours to know the exact amount of drop. Typically you get 5-6" of drop.

[benscool1]

Wow, thats gonna be quite a bit lower...What would i need to do upfront then? just cut out a coil or two? I just basically wanna make it sit even.

Oh yeah, and won't it mess up the suspension travel? Its 6 inches closer tot he stop than it normally is...what do you do bout that?

[SCOTI]

With just a flip kit you'll be ok if you remove the factory bumpstops. After I did my flip kit, I added shackles so I'm even lower & it only bottoms out on rough/sudden bumps w/the bumpstops removed. I've got a c-section to install..... just haven't gotten around to it yet. I can't put any weight in the bed w/this current set-up.

For the front, use some drop spindles & trim no more than 1 coil w/a cut-off wheel (start w/a 1/2 coil & see if your level.... trim more if needed). It's always easier to cut more, but you can't add it back.

[benscool1]

What EXACTLY is a C-section? So you can have more rear suspension travel w/a flip kit? With a C-section would I still need to remove the bumpstops? Can you use a sawzall instead of a cut-off wheel?

Thanks,
- Ben

[SCOTI]

A c-section either bolts or welds on to the frame rails just above the rear end housing. It's name is derived from the fact that it is 'C' shaped notch centered in metal plate. It is actually installed w/the notch directly above the housing so extra clearance is achieved when fully dropped.

Yes, the bump stops will still need to be removed.

[N2TRUX]

This is a C-notch on my 82 Blazer. This notch was built, not bought. Any that you buy won't look this smooth...