Flip Kit Questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BaddBusa2005 · 03-18-2007, 01:38 PM

I would like to know when you do a flip kit and noth the frame, do you have to cut the bed floor at all?

I would also like to see some pics of the flip kit installation if anyone has them.

Thanks,
Ryan

los-lowrider · 03-18-2007, 02:07 PM

I have a Western flip kit installed and all I have to say is that I had to work on my bed in combination with an 2" habger. Pics are availible at www.los-lowrider.com then on tech-corner

**AspecialZ** · 03-18-2007, 02:26 PM

best i have for now, 4 1/2 and 6" drop, the answer is no.

pcmcobra · 03-18-2007, 04:46 PM

i put a flip kit on my 86, no notch, rides fine. I don't haul anything in the bed either, and drive like a granny.

BaddBusa2005 · 03-18-2007, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pcmcobra

i put a flip kit on my 86, no notch, rides fine. I don't haul anything in the bed either, and drive like a granny.

i dont haul with my truck either, but i do let people know it has a posi from time to time

**Captkaos** · 03-19-2007, 03:08 PM

for a flip kit you don't have to do anything to the bed.
If you put shackles on you would though.

boatpuller · 03-19-2007, 03:14 PM

mine's flipped and c notched with no bed mod's.ride's ok.i don't haul or pull nothing with it.i suppose it's load limit isn't much.but if your looking to drop it.i doubt your going to use it as a work truck anyway.

BaddBusa2005 · 03-19-2007, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boatpuller

mine's flipped and c notched with no bed mod's.ride's ok.i don't haul or pull nothing with it.i suppose it's load limit isn't much.but if your looking to drop it.i doubt your going to use it as a work truck anyway.

exxxxactly

hiway · 03-19-2007, 05:03 PM

My bro's 81 is flipped. Factory spring pack, shackle, and hanger. No notch and no issues. Ran 9.50's in the thousand ft. without issue.

**swervin ervin** · 03-19-2007, 06:10 PM

If you use Western Chassis C-section, you will have to notch a tad on the bed. It has bolts on the top and they will hit. At least they did on mine.

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...n/csection.htm

bigblock73 · 03-19-2007, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

for a flip kit you don't have to do anything to the bed.
If you put hangers on you would though.

Hangers no, shackles yes.

Survivin Project · 03-19-2007, 07:19 PM

Ya like bigblock73 said... but it dosent hurt well you are there to do it, just for future... I did mine with just a peice of 6 inch pipe cut in half and alittle bit of metal to box the frame in a bit.

**Captkaos** · 03-20-2007, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Hangers no, shackles yes.

Oops, that is what I meant. Gotta proof read these... thanks Jeff.. I corrected it...

dacanuck · 03-25-2007, 04:14 PM

Do you have to notch the frame for a 5" flip also? Or just a 6"?

BaddBusa2005 · 03-27-2007, 10:42 PM

so if i just do a flip on my truck, i could get away without notching the frame?

xtreme80 · 03-27-2007, 10:50 PM

You probably still wanna notch your frame. Even if the axle doesn't hit the frame under normal driving conditions, there's always that big bump, pothole, railroad tracks, etc. You will bottom out the axle on this stuff, and it's not fun, and could lead to damage.

BaddBusa2005 · 03-27-2007, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtreme80

You probably still wanna notch your frame. Even if the axle doesn't hit the frame under normal driving conditions, there's always that big bump, pothole, railroad tracks, etc. You will bottom out the axle on this stuff, and it's not fun, and could lead to damage.

tis true. thanks

**AspecialZ** · 03-27-2007, 11:02 PM

"It's easier to modify now what will piss you off later!"

-quote
Jessie James

BaddBusa2005 · 03-27-2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AspecialZ

"It's easier to modify now what will piss you off later!"

-quote
Jessie James

no sense in doing shizzle twice

sighlurr · 03-27-2007, 11:07 PM

Here's my F150 with a flip kit.

Or wait, no, it just had over 1000 bricks in the bed.

And no people, I did not drive it like this.

xtreme80 · 03-27-2007, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsigh

Here's my F150 with a flip kit.

Or wait, no, it just had over 1000 bricks in the bed.

And no people, I did not drive it like this.

That's called a mexican flip kit where I come from

j/k, I'm not a racist, just see it alot in az

BaddBusa2005 · 03-27-2007, 11:12 PM

helluva kit

Srubydo1986 · 03-28-2007, 01:45 PM

Iv donwe that before tomy old 86 c10 I was at a stop light that had a slit hill. The truck had a granny tranny so i put it in low to give it that extra goo for the wieght. Well when the light turned green my truck went up Before i started to go the truck did two full stand on the bumper. Need less to say i think that the cause of the rear going out and the tranny fork breaking off later on.

82c10 · 03-28-2007, 04:04 PM

we put about 1500 lbs. worth of gardening dirt, and stuff in the back of mine, it had that nice flip-kit only like appearance

sighlurr · 03-28-2007, 04:17 PM

ttt

03-18-2007, 01:38 PM	#1
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Flip Kit Questions I would like to know when you do a flip kit and noth the frame, do you have to cut the bed floor at all? I would also like to see some pics of the flip kit installation if anyone has them. Thanks, Ryan __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

03-18-2007, 02:07 PM	#2
los-lowrider Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany, Krefeld Posts: 180	Re: Flip Kit Questions I have a Western flip kit installed and all I have to say is that I had to work on my bed in combination with an 2" habger. Pics are availible at www.los-lowrider.com then on tech-corner __________________ Best Regards from Germany! *www.los-lowrider.com*

03-18-2007, 02:26 PM	#3
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	Re: Flip Kit Questions best i have for now, 4 1/2 and 6" drop, the answer is no. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

03-18-2007, 04:46 PM	#4
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Flip Kit Questions i put a flip kit on my 86, no notch, rides fine. I don't haul anything in the bed either, and drive like a granny. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

03-19-2007, 03:08 PM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Flip Kit Questions for a flip kit you don't have to do anything to the bed. If you put shackles on you would though. __________________ 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 Last edited by Captkaos; 03-20-2007 at 06:51 PM.

03-19-2007, 03:14 PM	#7
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Flip Kit Questions mine's flipped and c notched with no bed mod's.ride's ok.i don't haul or pull nothing with it.i suppose it's load limit isn't much.but if your looking to drop it.i doubt your going to use it as a work truck anyway. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

03-19-2007, 05:03 PM	#9
hiway Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Enola Arkansas Posts: 380	Re: Flip Kit Questions My bro's 81 is flipped. Factory spring pack, shackle, and hanger. No notch and no issues. Ran 9.50's in the thousand ft. without issue. __________________ Everythang relates to Beer! 86 1/2ton on tons! sbc/465/208/D60/14/35's 81 Postal....with 468 bbc 97 Merc Marq comuter 07 Suburban 02 Danger Ranger

03-19-2007, 06:10 PM	#10
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Re: Flip Kit Questions If you use Western Chassis C-section, you will have to notch a tad on the bed. It has bolts on the top and they will hit. At least they did on mine. http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/chas...n/csection.htm __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

03-19-2007, 07:19 PM	#12
Survivin Project Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 20	Re: Flip Kit Questions Ya like bigblock73 said... but it dosent hurt well you are there to do it, just for future... I did mine with just a peice of 6 inch pipe cut in half and alittle bit of metal to box the frame in a bit.

03-25-2007, 04:14 PM	#14
dacanuck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 85	Re: Flip Kit Questions Do you have to notch the frame for a 5" flip also? Or just a 6"? __________________ 86 GMC C15 swb. 350/TH350, fully loaded, but wish I had overdrive!

03-27-2007, 10:42 PM	#15
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: Flip Kit Questions so if i just do a flip on my truck, i could get away without notching the frame? __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

03-27-2007, 10:50 PM	#16
xtreme80 Wishin' I had more money! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,242	Re: Flip Kit Questions You probably still wanna notch your frame. Even if the axle doesn't hit the frame under normal driving conditions, there's always that big bump, pothole, railroad tracks, etc. You will bottom out the axle on this stuff, and it's not fun, and could lead to damage.

03-27-2007, 11:02 PM	#18
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	Re: Flip Kit Questions "It's easier to modify now what will piss you off later!" -quote Jessie James __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

03-27-2007, 11:07 PM	#20
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Flip Kit Questions Here's my F150 with a flip kit. Or wait, no, it just had over 1000 bricks in the bed. And no people, I did not drive it like this. Attached Images

03-27-2007, 11:12 PM	#22
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: Flip Kit Questions helluva kit __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq



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03-28-2007, 01:45 PM	#23
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Flip Kit Questions Iv donwe that before tomy old 86 c10 I was at a stop light that had a slit hill. The truck had a granny tranny so i put it in low to give it that extra goo for the wieght. Well when the light turned green my truck went up Before i started to go the truck did two full stand on the bumper. Need less to say i think that the cause of the rear going out and the tranny fork breaking off later on. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

03-28-2007, 04:04 PM	#24
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: Flip Kit Questions we put about 1500 lbs. worth of gardening dirt, and stuff in the back of mine, it had that nice flip-kit only like appearance __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

03-28-2007, 04:17 PM	#25
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Flip Kit Questions ttt

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