My DJM flip kit install pics

[cor86]

Nice write up! I read it 777 times before buying the goodies to do mine. I just finished my DJM flip kit install, along with DJM 3" drop spindles and cut coils. I used the same flip kit that you used, and highly recommend it. I am running 4 new stock-length shocks, and have no problem. The axle will hit the new bump stops before the shocks bottom out, with the shock extenders.
The instructions do say to flip the axle locating bolt, but I did not (out of pure laziness). The spring plates will straddle the other side of the bolt, but won't be positioned perfectly under the axle tube. The two rear u-bolt shafts will have more threads showing than the two fronts, but it isn't going anywhere, and pulled tight with the impact gun.
I used a torch to get the factory bump stops off, and it took less than 2 minutes. I made the same mistake by not putting the one shock extension bolt in before the u-bolts, but the bolt will go in from the other side. The nut will be facing the outside, instead of how the instructions show, and you, and me, put the others in.
My install went fairly smooth, with the exception of two things: both of my pass. side leaf spring bolts would not budge, so I had to maneuver the axle up and over the leaf. This wasn't too easy to do, since I didn't pull the brake line (it was stretched tight). The second problem I had was the shock extenders were too wide on the shock end for the factory shock bolt, supplied shock bolt, and the shock itself. This was fixed with some flat washers and a longer grade 8 bolt.
I have no plans on doing a c-notch, and really don't see the point, unless I decide to use it for towing or hauling heavier things. The PO did install some overload springs, so maybe that helps me, but it does not bottom out going over tracks at normal speeds.
The spindle install was a lot more demanding, thanks to the lower ball joints not wanting to separate. I had to cock the spindle to the side and beat on my pickle fork for some time, before it finally went. I cut 1/2 coil off the factory coils, and it sits just like yours, but I think I will end up going a full coil to get rid of the California rake. I had no problems with rubbing on the lower control arm, but did have to grind on the caliper ears (running stock 15x8 ralleys). Now I just need to get it aligned, so it quits pulling to the right and wandering everywhere.
Well, I just thought I would share my experiences, as well. Thanks again for showing everyone how easy this is to do.

[Earlthe3rd]

454HO, would you possibly be able to update the photos on this how-to? pleeeease

[brossow]

Originally Posted by Earlthe3rd

454HO, would you possibly be able to update the photos on this how-to? pleeeease

+1. Looking to do this on my '79 and would love to see the pics.

[jasonroman]

please update pics.. i will be buying a kit to lower my 85. and maybe if i can see the pics it will help me atcually try and do the job myself as opposed to paying for job. thanks for any help.

[kevinr1970]

Bringing this back from the dead.
I can't see the pictures from the 454HO's original post, but I think I just went through this same problem.
You said you replaced your rear-end so you worked around this problem, but what I think is that you had a 4x4 rear-end that someone swapped in 5-lug axles.

Originally Posted by Nolowrider

I got a different axel from a pull-a-part place and everything bolts up fine now. Never did figure out why my axel was different. I gave up on it and just put a different one in. Still waiting on rims rom Centerline, I am also going to throw some 4:10's in there. Thanks for asking.

Originally Posted by Nolowrider

Yep, my shock mounts are def different. Don't know why. I ordered a set of Nitro drop shocks last night, I may just have to go without the extenders and re-locate my top shock mount. Can't really do anything yet until I get my new rims (today hopefully). Once I get the c-notch, mini-tub cut I will be able to drop her back down on the ground and see where everything lines up.

Thank you to all that replied. You all have been very helpful.

Originally Posted by Nolowrider

I am going to bring this thread back to life (hopefully). Thank you 454HO for such a nice step by step.

I am trying to install the same kit. All went pretty well until I got to the shock extenders. My factory shock mount looks nothing like 454HO's on the first page. I don't have enough room to line drill the one hole in the factory mount, plus the DJM extenders just doesn't fit. Hmmmmmm

So I call DJM's tech support (real nice guy, which I didn't expect) and he tells he doesn't know why the extenders do not fit. I tell him that I have a 12 bolt rear axel (454HO's looks like a 10 bolt). Apparently the factory shock mounts are different for a 12 bolt and a 1o bolt. He goes on to tell me that he doesn't even thing a 12 bolt was offered in 1974. All I know is that the axel that is under it was there when I bought the truck out of the junk yard. I doubt anyone would change it on a stock truck. It is a 5 on 5 set-up, so I know it is a truck, just don't know what year.

Can I remove the top shock bolt and move it more towards the axel to make it more vertical, and not use the extenders? My total drop is going to be approx 8 inches total (5 inches from the flip and about 3 from the modified rear leaf hanger. I am doing the mini tub and c-knotch this weekend.

Take a look at 454HO's shock mount on step 6 and look at mine below. Hmmmm

Thanks for any help, I am puzzeled.

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[TIM86]

Anyone have the pictures from this thread or was it maybe stickied somewhere I missed?

[franky69c10]

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