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**nlped** · 07-22-2009, 06:08 PM

Hey all,

I am trying to get the measurements for just the flip kit "bracket" that sits between the leaf springs and the axle housing and into the spring perches off of an '88-'98 2wd GM fullsize truck. I have an '87 GMC that I put a '96 model 2wd rearend into (cut off the stock perches and moved them outboard to fit the '87 spring width) and want to flip it now. Because of this move I am going to have to fab up a flip bracket that melds the 2 together.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Ed
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JohnC · 07-22-2009, 06:39 PM

Wish I could help you, but I don't have a clue!

I'm sure you'll get an answer pretty soon though. There are a lot of creative guys here.

Driveway Dreams · 07-22-2009, 06:41 PM

Just get new perches from Summit (or where you got your other set) and flip the axle to the top of the springs. Line up the perches, tack them in place, then pull it out and weld em tight. That was an easy way for me when I did mine.

**nlped** · 07-22-2009, 07:04 PM

I have seriously thought about doing that, but if I can just bend up my own bracket on the 200 ton press at work I think I will do that. I wished I had just gone that route when I started, but I wasn't sure I wanted to go that low. Live and Learn.

**nlped** · 07-22-2009, 07:05 PM

Man,

No sooner did I send the last message and I got a PM with all of the specs for the flip bracket. I LOVE this place!!!

Cheers,

Ed

bigbadjohn84 · 07-22-2009, 07:08 PM

sweet. Im sure that will make things easier. I havent got the plans for the one I built. gave the flip bracket away when I realized that shackels, hangers, and a flip was too low.. lol. there was no suspension travel even with the cnotch I welded in place. geeze

Driveway Dreams · 07-22-2009, 07:14 PM

Cool! This place rocks!

07-22-2009, 06:08 PM	#1
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Flip Kit Bracket Question Hey all, I am trying to get the measurements for just the flip kit "bracket" that sits between the leaf springs and the axle housing and into the spring perches off of an '88-'98 2wd GM fullsize truck. I have an '87 GMC that I put a '96 model 2wd rearend into (cut off the stock perches and moved them outboard to fit the '87 spring width) and want to flip it now. Because of this move I am going to have to fab up a flip bracket that melds the 2 together. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Ed __________________ __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-22-2009, 06:39 PM	#2
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Flip Kit Bracket Question Wish I could help you, but I don't have a clue! I'm sure you'll get an answer pretty soon though. There are a lot of creative guys here. Last edited by JohnC; 07-22-2009 at 06:40 PM.

07-22-2009, 06:41 PM	#3
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Flip Kit Bracket Question Just get new perches from Summit (or where you got your other set) and flip the axle to the top of the springs. Line up the perches, tack them in place, then pull it out and weld em tight. That was an easy way for me when I did mine. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

07-22-2009, 07:04 PM	#4
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Flip Kit Bracket Question I have seriously thought about doing that, but if I can just bend up my own bracket on the 200 ton press at work I think I will do that. I wished I had just gone that route when I started, but I wasn't sure I wanted to go that low. Live and Learn. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-22-2009, 07:05 PM	#5
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Flip Kit Bracket Question Man, No sooner did I send the last message and I got a PM with all of the specs for the flip bracket. I LOVE this place!!! Cheers, Ed __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

07-22-2009, 07:08 PM	#6
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: Flip Kit Bracket Question sweet. Im sure that will make things easier. I havent got the plans for the one I built. gave the flip bracket away when I realized that shackels, hangers, and a flip was too low.. lol. there was no suspension travel even with the cnotch I welded in place. geeze

07-22-2009, 07:14 PM	#7
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Flip Kit Bracket Question Cool! This place rocks! __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.



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