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Old 11-13-2010, 06:44 PM   #1
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Talking Djm flip kit

Just installed a djm flip kit will drop the front in the morning. How many coils should i cut to level the truck out? Thanks in advance.
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Old 11-13-2010, 06:47 PM   #2
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Re: Djm flip kit

As a general rule,... I use this formula:
1/2 coil = 1" of drop.
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Old 11-14-2010, 11:36 AM   #3
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Re: Djm flip kit

I also used the DJM flip kit and found that 1/2 coil, along with DJM's 3" spindles, will make it level. Hope that helps.
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Old 11-14-2010, 01:12 PM   #4
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Re: Djm flip kit

I cut off one coil and 3" drop spindles for a slight rake.

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Old 11-14-2010, 10:52 PM   #5
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Re: Djm flip kit

Not to hijack a thread. Can I go 3/4 coil? Any pics? I have a few days off for TG and I think I can do the drop then as I think I'll have my goodies in order.
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Old 11-15-2010, 12:48 AM   #6
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Re: Djm flip kit

Is that the 5" DJM flip kit? Did you need to install c-notches?
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Old 11-15-2010, 01:49 AM   #7
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Not to hijack a thread. Can I go 3/4 coil? Any pics? I have a few days off for TG and I think I can do the drop then as I think I'll have my goodies in order.
I'd say go the full coil from the stock coil but any more the coils will fall out of the spring pockets when you lift the front of the truck up
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Old 11-15-2010, 07:56 AM   #8
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Is that the 5" DJM flip kit? Did you need to install c-notches?
x2?
how hard/easy was install?
no need to take bed off for this kit?
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Old 11-15-2010, 12:44 PM   #9
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Its the 5" flip kit and i didnt have to take the bed off or c-notch the frame. It was pretty easy. The hardest part was grinding off the old bump stops.
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Old 11-15-2010, 02:25 PM   #10
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Get 3 inch drop spindle and cut a coil
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:15 PM   #11
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is the front lowered at all?
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Old 11-15-2010, 06:19 PM   #12
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The front is stock height
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Old 11-15-2010, 10:43 PM   #13
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Did you measure the drop on the rear with the flip kit?
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