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red86chevy · 08-06-2005, 01:55 PM

I was thinking of lowering my 86 sb by adding a flip kit to the rear and 2.5" drop springs in the front. How hard of a job is this? I want to be able to do it myself. what is involved in a flip kit? It just puts the springs on the bottom of the rear end instead of the top correct? And to do the springs do you just remove your old ones and put in the new ones or do you have to replace other parts also? Is this the best way? I'm really looking for a 2/4 drop. I think this will give me about what I want. Sorry but I'm new to lowering.

Thank you
Jeremy

**Captkaos** · 08-08-2005, 05:06 PM

If you are mechanically inclined, then it should be not problem doing this yourself. Carefull with the front springs as they will be under pressure when you remove the spindle. I use a jack under the control arm to keep the spring from launching.

cochino12 · 08-08-2005, 05:12 PM

I am a bit of a caution freak so I always wrap a chain around the spring just in case also. Not to bad of a job just take your time and good luck

adam

bigarmzz · 08-08-2005, 05:18 PM

you'll end up regretin not doin a 5/7

trust me on this one

08-06-2005, 01:55 PM	#1
red86chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sc Posts: 77	Lowering question I was thinking of lowering my 86 sb by adding a flip kit to the rear and 2.5" drop springs in the front. How hard of a job is this? I want to be able to do it myself. what is involved in a flip kit? It just puts the springs on the bottom of the rear end instead of the top correct? And to do the springs do you just remove your old ones and put in the new ones or do you have to replace other parts also? Is this the best way? I'm really looking for a 2/4 drop. I think this will give me about what I want. Sorry but I'm new to lowering. Thank you Jeremy __________________ 86 c-10 383 w/ sportsman II heads comp 286h cam Edlbrock RPM Performer intake Holley 750 th350 w/2400 stall 3.73 gears with powertrax No-Slip posi unit. Just broken in good. Will get a 1/4 time this week. Last edited by red86chevy; 08-06-2005 at 02:39 PM.

08-08-2005, 05:06 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	If you are mechanically inclined, then it should be not problem doing this yourself. Carefull with the front springs as they will be under pressure when you remove the spindle. I use a jack under the control arm to keep the spring from launching. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

08-08-2005, 05:12 PM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	I am a bit of a caution freak so I always wrap a chain around the spring just in case also. Not to bad of a job just take your time and good luck adam __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

08-08-2005, 05:18 PM	#4
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	you'll end up regretin not doin a 5/7 trust me on this one __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7



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