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ocbaud · 02-16-2003, 01:04 AM

http://members.cox.net/rgore15/pics/truck3.JPG my truck

http://www.73-87.com/photos/pics/rear_wheel_new1.jpg mikes truck

now, i'm not complaining, but he has a 5" drop in the back, and mine is lower then his is. i've using a western chassis 5" flip kit, so shouldnt my drop be only 5" in the back? my springs are a 4 leaf pack. i know his tires are 27" tall and mine are 28" tall, but that would only be 1/2" difference between the fender and tire

like i said though, i'm not complaining

but i was just wondering

SCOTI · 02-16-2003, 01:39 AM

I thought his was 4" drop leafs? If so, your 5 - his 4 + the diff in tire height should be about 1.5-2".

ocbaud · 02-16-2003, 01:42 AM

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Originally posted by SCOTI
I thought his was 4" drop leafs? If so, your 5 - his 4 + the diff in tire height should be about 1.5-2".

he does have 4" leaves, plus another inch from the drop shackles

**swervin ervin** · 02-16-2003, 01:49 AM

I asked before, but why do you keep calling it 5"? Didn't you do a flip? Isn't this supposed to be 6"?

Someone correct me if I wrong.

I do have 5" in the back, 5.25 if you want to get real technical. 4" leafs and shackles. BTW, for anyone who asks, the shackles only dropped it another 1.25", not a full 2 or 2.5 like they call them.

I have did the math, got it wrote down somewhere how to exactly tell how much rake you have on these things. By my calculations, I have exactly 3/4" rake.

ocbaud · 02-16-2003, 01:50 AM

http://sporttruckdirect.com/C10_kits.html

they list the western chassis flipkit as 5"

SCOTI · 02-16-2003, 01:55 AM

Oh... I forgot he had shackles. Hhmmmm, when I did a flip kit on my friends 84 w/5 leaf spring pack(this was back in 92), we got 6" of drop from stock height & I just recently did a guys truck & it was 6" as well. Maybe on certain trucks the springs settle more than on others?

While I don't pretend to know all.... their add also states that the c-section doesn't require removal of the bed because the 'top lip' has a 90deg outward bend. I just got one of these kits for my 74 & it definitely requires the bed be removed & does not have a 90deg bend @ the top. I'm not sure about the amount of drop 'cause I've also always heard that flip kits on these trucks equal 6" drop. I'll know the answer when I get around to dropping mine since I've got stock measurements to compare with.

low 84 · 02-16-2003, 02:06 AM

my flip gave me 5"

Tom · 02-16-2003, 04:20 AM

My flip gave me a good 6-7". I have a 8 leaf pack though from a HD 1/2ton or 3/4ton. Same pack thats on my 78 with the HD 1/2ton suspension. Mikes truck looks like it only has around 4" of drop.

SCOTI · 02-16-2003, 10:46 AM

This is odd. After sleeping on this, This is what I came up with:

If you move the axle from under the spring pack to on top of it you are (theoretically)physically moving it @ least 3". Using the springs as a C/L, measuring from the bottom of my stock spring pack to the bottom of the axle housing = 3". Divide that measurement in 1/2 for the axle centerline then multiply it by 2 because your now moving it to the top of the spring.

Now just add the thickness of the springs and that should equal the drop. My 74 also has the HD option w/8 leafs & = 2.75" + 3" of axle relocation = @ least 5.75" of drop. Now if Mikes estimate is correct on the rear shackles & I add 1.5" to my total I would have approx 7" of rear drop (which would equal westerns).

ToonMan · 02-17-2003, 04:55 AM

I think it looks Perfect!!!!!!!!!!

ocbaud · 02-17-2003, 08:46 AM

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Originally posted by ToonMan
I think it looks Perfect!!!!!!!!!!

like i said, i'm not complaining

Low87 · 02-17-2003, 10:17 AM

I got 6" from my flip kit.

ToonMan · 02-18-2003, 05:19 AM

I know you are not complaining, I just had to voice my opinion!!

02-16-2003, 01:04 AM	#1
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	why is my truck so low? http://members.cox.net/rgore15/pics/truck3.JPG my truck http://www.73-87.com/photos/pics/rear_wheel_new1.jpg mikes truck now, i'm not complaining, but he has a 5" drop in the back, and mine is lower then his is. i've using a western chassis 5" flip kit, so shouldnt my drop be only 5" in the back? my springs are a 4 leaf pack. i know his tires are 27" tall and mine are 28" tall, but that would only be 1/2" difference between the fender and tire like i said though, i'm not complaining but i was just wondering

02-16-2003, 01:39 AM	#2
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	I thought his was 4" drop leafs? If so, your 5 - his 4 + the diff in tire height should be about 1.5-2". __________________ 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.*

02-16-2003, 01:49 AM	#4
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I asked before, but why do you keep calling it 5"? Didn't you do a flip? Isn't this supposed to be 6"? Someone correct me if I wrong. I do have 5" in the back, 5.25 if you want to get real technical. 4" leafs and shackles. BTW, for anyone who asks, the shackles only dropped it another 1.25", not a full 2 or 2.5 like they call them. I have did the math, got it wrote down somewhere how to exactly tell how much rake you have on these things. By my calculations, I have exactly 3/4" rake. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10

02-16-2003, 01:55 AM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Oh... I forgot he had shackles. Hhmmmm, when I did a flip kit on my friends 84 w/5 leaf spring pack(this was back in 92), we got 6" of drop from stock height & I just recently did a guys truck & it was 6" as well. Maybe on certain trucks the springs settle more than on others? While I don't pretend to know all.... their add also states that the c-section doesn't require removal of the bed because the 'top lip' has a 90deg outward bend. I just got one of these kits for my 74 & it definitely requires the bed be removed & does not have a 90deg bend @ the top. I'm not sure about the amount of drop 'cause I've also always heard that flip kits on these trucks equal 6" drop. I'll know the answer when I get around to dropping mine since I've got stock measurements to compare with. __________________ 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.* Last edited by SCOTI; 02-16-2003 at 02:05 AM.

02-16-2003, 02:06 AM	#7
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	my flip gave me 5" __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

02-16-2003, 01:50 AM	#5
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	http://sporttruckdirect.com/C10_kits.html they list the western chassis flipkit as 5"

02-16-2003, 04:20 AM	#8
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	My flip gave me a good 6-7". I have a 8 leaf pack though from a HD 1/2ton or 3/4ton. Same pack thats on my 78 with the HD 1/2ton suspension. Mikes truck looks like it only has around 4" of drop. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-16-2003, 10:46 AM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	This is odd. After sleeping on this, This is what I came up with: If you move the axle from under the spring pack to on top of it you are (theoretically)physically moving it @ least 3". Using the springs as a C/L, measuring from the bottom of my stock spring pack to the bottom of the axle housing = 3". Divide that measurement in 1/2 for the axle centerline then multiply it by 2 because your now moving it to the top of the spring. Now just add the thickness of the springs and that should equal the drop. My 74 also has the HD option w/8 leafs & = 2.75" + 3" of axle relocation = @ least 5.75" of drop. Now if Mikes estimate is correct on the rear shackles & I add 1.5" to my total I would have approx 7" of rear drop (which would equal westerns). __________________ 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.*

02-17-2003, 04:55 AM	#10
ToonMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 575	I think it looks Perfect!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Rob the ToonMan 56 Chevy Cameo----Custom, [Turquoise] 67 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside (Black & White) 63 Trailorboat-------Teardrop Style Trailer 69 Honda CM90

02-17-2003, 10:17 AM	#12
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	I got 6" from my flip kit. __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

02-18-2003, 05:19 AM	#13
ToonMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 575	I know you are not complaining, I just had to voice my opinion!! __________________ Rob the ToonMan 56 Chevy Cameo----Custom, [Turquoise] 67 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside (Black & White) 63 Trailorboat-------Teardrop Style Trailer 69 Honda CM90



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