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Rc 415 · 05-12-2007, 11:57 PM

I just came in from putting the 5" flip kit on the back of my truck, been working in the dark for about an hour now, but it was worth it! I set the rear back on the ground, and I must say its looking awsome, even without a bed on it! Pics in the morning, and the front gets some 2.5" spindles tomorrow too!

Malo83 · 05-13-2007, 12:16 AM

Sounds good.
Be waiting to see those pics

BaddBusa2005 · 05-13-2007, 02:27 AM

nice, get some dame pics

which c notches did you use weld in or bolt in?

Mr79C10 · 05-13-2007, 06:01 AM

Good deal Im getting ready to toos ona flip too. What kit did ya use, and did you use air tools or not? C-Notch did ya do it?
And yes me too. waiting for the pics!

Rc 415 · 05-13-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BaddBusa2005

nice, get some dame pics

which c notches did you use weld in or bolt in?

I have the bolt on's, havent got them on yet though.

Rc 415 · 05-13-2007, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr79C10

Good deal Im getting ready to toos ona flip too. What kit did ya use, and did you use air tools or not? C-Notch did ya do it?
And yes me too. waiting for the pics!

I got it at Gmcpauls, and I think if I didnt use air tools I never would have gotten any of the bolts off! C Notch I'm going to try and do today.

**N2TRUX** · 05-13-2007, 11:59 AM

Ok, so it's day time now. Where are the pics?

Rc 415 · 05-13-2007, 12:39 PM

I'm trying to grind off the rivets holding the old bump stops on, I'll get some pics now

Rc 415 · 05-13-2007, 02:02 PM

U Bolts are still loose, I cant find a socket deep enough to get to the bolt, and I dont want to cut the u bolts.

Eventual goal:

pcmcobra · 05-13-2007, 02:29 PM

no socket deep enough = open end wrench, tighten down very evenly and very tight.

SCOTI · 05-13-2007, 02:31 PM

Re-use the stock bolts w/the 'new' nuts or cut the new bolts.

Malo83 · 05-13-2007, 02:39 PM

Did you mount the saddles with the holes FWD

Rc 415 · 05-13-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Malo83

Did you mount the saddles with the holes FWD

Saddle is the part that goes under the axel correct? If so, then yes the hole is to the front.

**N2TRUX** · 05-13-2007, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rc 415

U Bolts are still loose, I cant find a socket deep enough to get to the bolt, and I dont want to cut the u bolts.

Looks good. Your not going to find a socket that deep. Like Scoti said, re-use the stock u-bolts, or whack them suckers of...

BaddBusa2005 · 05-13-2007, 04:48 PM

nice man, good luck with it

Restrorob · 05-13-2007, 08:01 PM

Cut those U bolts, They don't look good sticking waaay down there.

Lookin good other than that.

ocbaud · 05-13-2007, 08:57 PM

i just used an open wrench to do mine... it kinda sucked

also, remove your bump stops while your bed is off

after i did the flip kit on my truck and sat it back down, the axles where riding on the bump stops, so i had NO suspension travel in the rear.

and when i say remove them, i mean everything not just the rubber. you'll need to drill our grind off the stock rivets

bigblock79 · 05-13-2007, 10:12 PM

good job

Ivan D. · 05-13-2007, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Cut those U bolts, They don't look good sticking waaay down there.

Agreed, it's just a matter of time till you run something over and get it caught on them U-bolts and either bend or twist something.

Rc 415 · 05-13-2007, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivan D.

Agreed, it's just a matter of time till you run something over and get it caught on them U-bolts and either bend or twist something.

I'll try and cut em or put the old ones back in tomorrow, I'm doing like 3 or 4 diffrent things on my truck at a time right now, lol its a good thing I'm not driving it yet.

bigblock79 · 05-13-2007, 11:30 PM

did you weld that flip kit in. i did my on my first truck and just wondering what most people do

BaddBusa2005 · 05-14-2007, 12:35 AM

I am debating getting a weld in or bolt in.

Rc 415 · 05-14-2007, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock79

did you weld that flip kit in. i did my on my first truck and just wondering what most people do

I have the bolt on ones, didnt get time to put them in today, couldnt even grind off the old bump stops, I got so caught up in the spindles.

Mr79C10 · 05-14-2007, 05:45 AM

Looking good,, If you havent already,, but I agree,, run up the old bolts and cut them muthas off,, It will give a clean look.

jdmaffeo · 05-14-2007, 02:11 PM

I used the same flip kit and c-notches from GMC Pauls. I cut off the u-bolts but left about an inch sticking down. Here is how it looks with them cut. I agree that they were way too long before!

05-12-2007, 11:57 PM	#1
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Just finished, 9:00PM I just came in from putting the 5" flip kit on the back of my truck, been working in the dark for about an hour now, but it was worth it! I set the rear back on the ground, and I must say its looking awsome, even without a bed on it! Pics in the morning, and the front gets some 2.5" spindles tomorrow too! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/ Last edited by Rc 415; 05-13-2007 at 12:32 AM.

05-13-2007, 12:16 AM	#2
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM Sounds good. Be waiting to see those pics Last edited by Malo83; 05-13-2007 at 12:17 AM.

05-13-2007, 02:27 AM	#3
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM nice, get some dame pics which c notches did you use weld in or bolt in? __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

05-13-2007, 06:01 AM	#4
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM Good deal Im getting ready to toos ona flip too. What kit did ya use, and did you use air tools or not? C-Notch did ya do it? And yes me too. waiting for the pics! __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

05-13-2007, 11:59 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM Ok, so it's day time now. Where are the pics? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-13-2007, 12:39 PM	#8
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM I'm trying to grind off the rivets holding the old bump stops on, I'll get some pics now __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

05-13-2007, 02:02 PM	#9
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM U Bolts are still loose, I cant find a socket deep enough to get to the bolt, and I dont want to cut the u bolts. Eventual goal: __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

05-13-2007, 02:29 PM	#10
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM no socket deep enough = open end wrench, tighten down very evenly and very tight. __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

05-13-2007, 02:31 PM	#11
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM Re-use the stock bolts w/the 'new' nuts or cut the new bolts. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-13-2007, 02:39 PM	#12
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM Did you mount the saddles with the holes FWD

05-13-2007, 04:48 PM	#15
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM nice man, good luck with it __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

05-13-2007, 08:01 PM	#16
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM Cut those U bolts, They don't look good sticking waaay down there. Lookin good other than that. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

05-13-2007, 08:57 PM	#17
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM i just used an open wrench to do mine... it kinda sucked also, remove your bump stops while your bed is off after i did the flip kit on my truck and sat it back down, the axles where riding on the bump stops, so i had NO suspension travel in the rear. and when i say remove them, i mean everything not just the rubber. you'll need to drill our grind off the stock rivets

05-13-2007, 10:12 PM	#18
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM good job __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11

05-13-2007, 11:30 PM	#21
bigblock79 67 Chevy Stepside Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jonesville NC Posts: 836	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM did you weld that flip kit in. i did my on my first truck and just wondering what most people do __________________ 1967 Chevy stepside 1976 BIG DOOLEY 454 turbo 400 4:11



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05-14-2007, 12:35 AM	#22
BaddBusa2005 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Cleveland, TN Posts: 440	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM I am debating getting a weld in or bolt in. __________________ 1981 Custom Deeluxe SWB 5.3/4L60e 3.73 and Auburn. Mustang Dyno 265hp/258tq

05-14-2007, 05:45 AM	#24
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM Looking good,, If you havent already,, but I agree,, run up the old bolts and cut them muthas off,, It will give a clean look. __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

05-14-2007, 02:11 PM	#25
jdmaffeo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 241	Re: Just finished, 9:00PM I used the same flip kit and c-notches from GMC Pauls. I cut off the u-bolts but left about an inch sticking down. Here is how it looks with them cut. I agree that they were way too long before! Attached Images __________________ 1984 Chevy Stepside, 4spd granny, 4 1/2 front/6 inch rear drop.

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