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Oleblu1 · 05-22-2013, 05:49 PM

Hello everyone i am new here, i have owned 3 C10's and i have lowered the rear by just yanking out some leaf springs. Can you post some pics of some flip jobs and what kind of drop is acheived by this method. Thanks and welcome any advice.

wraprail · 05-22-2013, 08:35 PM

Welcome!
Here is a pic of my homemade flip. Lower spring plate/shock mount is from speedway motors. U bolts are factory. Spring pads are speedway motors.
Gives a 5-6 inch drop depending on how thick your leaf springs are.

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Oleblu1 · 05-22-2013, 08:47 PM

Thanks, not really a good welder but is there a bolt on application? Or is that even possible.

J Knight · 05-22-2013, 09:32 PM

5in flip with the bump stop bracket removed.

Oleblu1 · 05-22-2013, 11:28 PM

Thanks! While I am picking brains, can I change out the oil pan gasket without pulling the motor? Truck had been sitting for years and I would like to change out all the gaskets seals water pump timing chain etc.
Thanks for all the help also.

izzy_Britton · 05-22-2013, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Oleblu1

Thanks! While I am picking brains, can I change out the oil pan gasket without pulling the motor? Truck had been sitting for years and I would like to change out all the gaskets seals water pump timing chain etc.
Thanks for all the help also.

Yes you CAN but it is a total PITA.

INSIDIOUS '86 · 05-23-2013, 01:10 AM

Here's mine. Oh wait...sorry that's my plastic djm bracket. Weld on perches now works great.
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Oleblu1 · 05-23-2013, 05:26 AM

Thanks, well I suppose I have some work to do. Thanks another question sorry to bother but the motor stuff is very new to me, is a timing chain dummy proof, lol. ?

1981Stepside · 05-23-2013, 09:17 AM

Timing chain replacement is almost dummy proof. Just make sure the #1 cylinder is at top dead center (highest point on the compression stroke) to ensure the timing marks are lined up. Replace the gear in the same orientation that they came off, and make sure that the crank and/or cam do not turn when the chain is off. That will make for a very unhappy engine.
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SkinnyG · 05-23-2013, 10:42 AM

This is the one I fabricated out of 1/2" flat bar for the flip, and 3/16" flat for the shock extenders. The 1/2" is too thick, so a cove is cut to saddle the axle tube - should stop the axle from shifting the DJM one did above. Not sure on the drop as I didn't measure before, and the box isn't on yet.

bohmankid · 05-23-2013, 01:56 PM

Do any of you guys have problems with the frame hitting the axle? I know most of you just take off your bump stops. Would putting air bags in the back help with the ride?

Oleblu1 · 05-23-2013, 03:45 PM

How is the angle as far as the rear end with this method? any shimming involved? or does the angle not change?

05-22-2013, 08:35 PM	#2
wraprail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lake Havasu City Arizona Posts: 863	Re: Need pics or some flip drops pls. Welcome! Here is a pic of my homemade flip. Lower spring plate/shock mount is from speedway motors. U bolts are factory. Spring pads are speedway motors. Gives a 5-6 inch drop depending on how thick your leaf springs are. Posted via Mobile Device __________________

05-22-2013, 08:47 PM	#3
Oleblu1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Anniston, al Posts: 7	Re: Need pics or some flip drops pls. Thanks, not really a good welder but is there a bolt on application? Or is that even possible.

05-22-2013, 09:32 PM	#4
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Need pics or some flip drops pls. 5in flip with the bump stop bracket removed. Attached Images __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

05-22-2013, 11:28 PM	#5
Oleblu1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Anniston, al Posts: 7	Re: Need pics or some flip drops pls. Thanks! While I am picking brains, can I change out the oil pan gasket without pulling the motor? Truck had been sitting for years and I would like to change out all the gaskets seals water pump timing chain etc. Thanks for all the help also.

05-23-2013, 01:10 AM	#7
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: Need pics or some flip drops pls. Here's mine. Oh wait...sorry that's my plastic djm bracket. Weld on perches now works great. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

05-22-2013, 05:49 PM	#1
Oleblu1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Anniston, al Posts: 7	Need pics or some flip drops pls. Hello everyone i am new here, i have owned 3 C10's and i have lowered the rear by just yanking out some leaf springs. Can you post some pics of some flip jobs and what kind of drop is acheived by this method. Thanks and welcome any advice.

05-23-2013, 05:26 AM	#8
Oleblu1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Anniston, al Posts: 7	Re: Need pics or some flip drops pls. Thanks, well I suppose I have some work to do. Thanks another question sorry to bother but the motor stuff is very new to me, is a timing chain dummy proof, lol. ?

05-23-2013, 09:17 AM	#9
1981Stepside Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 202	Re: Need pics or some flip drops pls. Timing chain replacement is almost dummy proof. Just make sure the #1 cylinder is at top dead center (highest point on the compression stroke) to ensure the timing marks are lined up. Replace the gear in the same orientation that they came off, and make sure that the crank and/or cam do not turn when the chain is off. That will make for a very unhappy engine. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Proud UA member since 2009 My LT1 Silverado build-up: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=549660 Check out my new YouTube channel! - https://youtube.com/channel/UCXk5mZOQI1sEnu5bIkhe7fA

05-23-2013, 10:42 AM	#10
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,273	Re: Need pics or some flip drops pls. This is the one I fabricated out of 1/2" flat bar for the flip, and 3/16" flat for the shock extenders. The 1/2" is too thick, so a cove is cut to saddle the axle tube - should stop the axle from shifting the DJM one did above. Not sure on the drop as I didn't measure before, and the box isn't on yet. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

05-23-2013, 01:56 PM	#11
bohmankid Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 520	Re: Need pics or some flip drops pls. Do any of you guys have problems with the frame hitting the axle? I know most of you just take off your bump stops. Would putting air bags in the back help with the ride? __________________ My 1985 GMC 4x4 LS swap build thread R.I.P. My 1978 Big Ten, Big Block build thread Moby: My Chevy 4x4 ls swap build thread

05-23-2013, 03:45 PM	#12
Oleblu1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Anniston, al Posts: 7	Re: Need pics or some flip drops pls. How is the angle as far as the rear end with this method? any shimming involved? or does the angle not change?



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