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Old 09-09-2009, 02:52 PM   #1
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Rear-end flip kit

has anyone flipped their rearend and welded another set of leaf spring mounts on the bottom side of the rearend. If so would you post pics. I bought some mounts but want to make sure i got this down.
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Old 09-09-2009, 06:46 PM   #2
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Re: Rear-end flip kit

This is on my 90, I used Morosoe mounts.
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Old 09-09-2009, 07:26 PM   #3
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Re: Rear-end flip kit

heres my 83
they arent welded just bolted in
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Old 09-09-2009, 08:53 PM   #4
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Re: Rear-end flip kit

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heres my 83
they arent welded just bolted in
They need to be permanently attached! That bolt-in set-up is an accident waiting to happen. Although flip kits are similar, they have 'legs' that extend up & seat just under the original spring mount which limits its ability to rotate. The method you have used is relying on the pinion, shocks, & u-bolt torque to keep things from rotating.
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Re: Rear-end flip kit

Its fixing to get a 4-link on it so thats why they were not welded in. I didnt want to clean more than I had to.
Hey but thanks for looking out for me
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Its fixing to get a 4-link on it so thats why they were not welded in. I didnt want to clean more than I had to.
Hey but thanks for looking out for me
Cool. Just didn't want a temporary solution to become costly damage.
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Old 09-10-2009, 12:12 AM   #7
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Re: Rear-end flip kit

Check out this thread, it was a good discussion about rear flips. I posted pics and info on how I did mine in there along with others' info too.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358544
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Old 09-10-2009, 12:35 AM   #8
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Re: Rear-end flip kit

thanks guys for the pics. I was going to do mine today but i will wait til the weekend when i can do it at a slower more consentrated pace. No need to rush these things it could be a bad situation later. I see the pic I wanted to see and thats how i am going to do mine...just welded on.
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Old 09-10-2009, 02:38 PM   #9
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Re: Rear-end flip kit

When you get done, be sure and change the fluid. If it "boils" it will break down and you will end up with a whole new issue. Ask me how I know? Did I mention I have a '96 rearend in my truck now, due to premature gear wear
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When you get done, be sure and change the fluid. If it "boils" it will break down and you will end up with a whole new issue. Ask me how I know? Did I mention I have a '96 rearend in my truck now, due to premature gear wear
O crap if put about 500 or so miles on my rear end with out changing the oil. Its on my to do list but i guess i better move it up on the totem pole!!!!

Thanks for sharing that!!!!
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