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1LowToy · 03-09-2010, 10:47 PM

I'm in between on which method to lower the rear of the truck. I have a 4" drop kit with the front spring hanger and shackles. If I take out the overload spring I may get a 1/2" more. If I go the flip kit I could relocate the rear spring shackle hanger lower by about an inch decreasing the drop or get a 4x4 rear spring hanger to decrease the 6" drop of a flip kit. Does this sound right, or has anyone tried this?

78swest · 03-10-2010, 12:08 AM

dam should have went with the flip kit first

flamingbig10 · 03-10-2010, 12:32 AM

I'd say get some stock 2wd hangers and shackles, and add a flip, but first I'd say remove a leaf or 2

staggerd86c-10 · 03-10-2010, 12:44 PM

flaming i know you have done this before what leafs did you remove from your spring pack? i lowered the front of my truck more and i have to even out the back, i know you said it was alright to leave at least 3 and i still have 5 but the first ones i took out were in the order the were mounted. should i take one from the top(longer) leafs?

cochino12 · 03-10-2010, 12:55 PM

You might want to ask lolife about the 4wd hanger, I think thats the best way to raise it up 1" or so with the flip. Removing leafs is an easy cheap way of doing it depending on how much motor you have, if you have some power you are going to get a lot of axle wrap removing leafs. You can also get a lift shackle but I think the tallest they make are 1/2-1" this is what I did for my blazer but its still a little low.

flamingbig10 · 03-10-2010, 09:37 PM

the leafs I removed were was the two that are shorter than then ones with eyelets and the over load
with flip kit
3 leafs no over load

5 leafs no over load

staggerd86c-10 · 03-10-2010, 10:17 PM

flaming, did you have any axle wrap when you had only 3 leafs in the rear?

flamingbig10 · 03-10-2010, 11:43 PM

didn't feel any

54Caddy · 03-11-2010, 12:11 AM

what do you mean by axle wrap?? my truck only has 3 leafs as well without a flip kit.

westofb · 03-11-2010, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

what do you mean by axle wrap?? my truck only has 3 leafs as well without a flip kit.

axle wrap is when u mash the go pedal, the rear diff will try to spin as power is applied, when it breaks traction, u will have "wheel hop", caused by this condition as the rear springs try to bring the axle back to it's normal position. I have never seen it happen, but I suppose in severe cases, you could break a u joint, rear yoke, or even the leaves themselves.

made2drag · 11-15-2011, 04:19 PM

yup. if you get on it you'll feel it vibrate irratically and it's a terrible feeling. you'll think the rearend came apart. lol. you wont want to do it again thats for sure.

bwhit10 · 08-20-2013, 08:42 PM

where can you find taller hangers?
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KQQL IT · 08-20-2013, 09:16 PM

4x4 hanger
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bdiamond · 08-20-2013, 10:20 PM

You can flip the 2wd rear hanger to put the shackle pointed down. It was good for about 1"-1.5" lift on my blazer.

03-09-2010, 10:47 PM	#1
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Raising up after flip kit? I'm in between on which method to lower the rear of the truck. I have a 4" drop kit with the front spring hanger and shackles. If I take out the overload spring I may get a 1/2" more. If I go the flip kit I could relocate the rear spring shackle hanger lower by about an inch decreasing the drop or get a 4x4 rear spring hanger to decrease the 6" drop of a flip kit. Does this sound right, or has anyone tried this?

03-10-2010, 12:08 AM	#2
78swest Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: aumsville oregon/afganistan Posts: 89	Re: Raising up after flip kit? dam should have went with the flip kit first

03-10-2010, 12:32 AM	#3
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Raising up after flip kit? I'd say get some stock 2wd hangers and shackles, and add a flip, but first I'd say remove a leaf or 2 __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-10-2010, 12:44 PM	#4
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Raising up after flip kit? flaming i know you have done this before what leafs did you remove from your spring pack? i lowered the front of my truck more and i have to even out the back, i know you said it was alright to leave at least 3 and i still have 5 but the first ones i took out were in the order the were mounted. should i take one from the top(longer) leafs?

03-10-2010, 12:55 PM	#5
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Raising up after flip kit? You might want to ask lolife about the 4wd hanger, I think thats the best way to raise it up 1" or so with the flip. Removing leafs is an easy cheap way of doing it depending on how much motor you have, if you have some power you are going to get a lot of axle wrap removing leafs. You can also get a lift shackle but I think the tallest they make are 1/2-1" this is what I did for my blazer but its still a little low. __________________ 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

03-10-2010, 09:37 PM	#6
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Raising up after flip kit? the leafs I removed were was the two that are shorter than then ones with eyelets and the over load with flip kit 3 leafs no over load 5 leafs no over load __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326 Last edited by flamingbig10; 03-10-2010 at 09:37 PM.

03-10-2010, 10:17 PM	#7
staggerd86c-10 Squarebody Aficionado Join Date: May 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 713	Re: Raising up after flip kit? flaming, did you have any axle wrap when you had only 3 leafs in the rear?

03-10-2010, 11:43 PM	#8
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: Raising up after flip kit? didn't feel any __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

03-11-2010, 12:11 AM	#9
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Raising up after flip kit? what do you mean by axle wrap?? my truck only has 3 leafs as well without a flip kit. __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

11-15-2011, 04:19 PM	#11
made2drag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 2,079	Re: Raising up after flip kit? yup. if you get on it you'll feel it vibrate irratically and it's a terrible feeling. you'll think the rearend came apart. lol. you wont want to do it again thats for sure.

08-20-2013, 08:42 PM	#12
bwhit10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ottawa,Ks Posts: 24	Re: Raising up after flip kit? where can you find taller hangers? Posted via Mobile Device

08-20-2013, 09:16 PM	#13
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,259	Re: Raising up after flip kit? 4x4 hanger Posted via Mobile Device __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-20-2013, 10:20 PM	#14
bdiamond Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 459	Re: Raising up after flip kit? You can flip the 2wd rear hanger to put the shackle pointed down. It was good for about 1"-1.5" lift on my blazer.



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