Flip kit help

[dlanders]

Ok I finally got everything all finished up this afternoon. It only took me about 2 weeks working around my classes and other obligations. By the time I bought a jack, jack stands, impact wrench and sockets, grinder and discs, 2 sets of wrenches and probably some other stuff i can't think of right now, I might have been cheaper to just pay someone to do it but...... man was I happy when I finished it up and lowered the jack and saw it in all its wonder. This was my first attempt at anything more complicated than a basic tune-up. I really do appreciate all the help and comments. Next I am gonna do the front. I finally got my spindles and springs in this week so the next day I get off from school I am gonna start that. So get prepared for a few questions about that.

[dlanders]

My bumper kinda scrubs the drive way. I have a roll pan to go on the back unless I can find a cheap sport bumper somewhere.

[3r!c84]

fill in that dip in the drive way lol
is the front done yet?

[maxreps]

when the front is done the rear bumper will raise just a bit, it may be enough to clear the ground

[bumslie75]

OK this might sound dumb but what dose flipping the axle do? I am new to the 2 wheel drive (as well as lowering) trucks

[flamingbig10]

stock, the axle is under the leafs and with a flip kit the axle are on top of the leafs, which will lower it 5 to 8 inches depending on the more leaf springs the lower you will go, and also if you have about 3 leafs springs with no over load it was also lower it about 7 inches

[bumslie75]

aww i see i dont know what my truck has on it but the guy i bought it from says it has a 2-4 drop with a level kit on it. i like it i can still putt around the ranch here and look good lol

[dlanders]

Originally Posted by 3r!c84

fill in that dip in the drive way lol
is the front done yet?

Not yet. I have been busy with school for the last few weeks. I get a day off next week and I am gonna try to knock it out then. I am kinda nervous about it. All I can think about is a coil spring flying off.

[3r!c84]

Originally Posted by dlanders

Not yet. I have been busy with school for the last few weeks. I get a day off next week and I am gonna try to knock it out then. I am kinda nervous about it. All I can think about is a coil spring flying off.

yea im going to do a 3/4 drop on mine and i feel the same way,we have taken springs out of cars at school but it feels diffrent when its your car your money

[souza777]

Originally Posted by dlanders

Not yet. I have been busy with school for the last few weeks. I get a day off next week and I am gonna try to knock it out then. I am kinda nervous about it. All I can think about is a coil spring flying off.

Is there a secret to keep that from happening??

[flamingbig10]

yes by keeping a jack under the lower control arms, because they will fly at you

[3r!c84]

i think my auto teacher use to put a chain threw the coil then put the jack under it and let it down ,,i guess so if it would come out the chain would stop it form going any where

[Cherub]

Originally Posted by flamingbig10

yes by keeping a jack under the lower control arms, because they will fly at you

I just leave the nut on the lower ball joint and give it a couple of wacks, then put the jack underneath and release the tension, take the nut off and then lower the jack. and vuala spring is out.

Ive changed mine out so much trying to find the right combo it only takes me and hour for both sides lol.

[souza777]

Thanks!!