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05-13-2013, 05:18 PM
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rear flip kits
Some flip kits come with new U bolts and plates while others don't. Are new U bolts needed because of length or is it just for NEW vs old?
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05-13-2013, 07:58 PM
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Re: rear flip kits
you don't need new u bolts/plates unless yours are bad
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05-13-2013, 08:18 PM
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Re: rear flip kits
You should always replace u-bolts especially on these older trucks
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05-13-2013, 08:18 PM
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Re: rear flip kits
Correct. Some guys like to replace them as a rule of course, others reuse them. You'll have to make your own decision as to which you prefer. Here in Texas we don't get rust and I reuse a lot of them personally.
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05-13-2013, 08:28 PM
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Re: rear flip kits
Just stay away from djm haha. I re used mine. Just make sure threads are good
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05-13-2013, 08:46 PM
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Re: rear flip kits
Lots of the replacement U bolts I have seen are cheap imports. If rust is at a minimum re-using may be better. I use to send every thing out to have zinc plated so they all came back looking like new. Calif trucks are usually pretty clean underneath (note Tony is in Calif).
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05-13-2013, 08:55 PM
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Re: rear flip kits
You should replace U-bolts. Your old ones have been stretched and you'll be lucky to get them off anyway if they're original. I actually just bought THIS Western Chassis flip kit and put it on yesterday. Works very well, very straight-forward.
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05-13-2013, 09:27 PM
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Re: rear flip kits
Replace them. After you look at them during the swap you will want to. Go with a pair through Barnes4wd. I got mine there and they are fn'ing tough!
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