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Old 08-10-2012, 02:54 PM   #1
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Flip or not to flip ?

84 step sets way hi in back,reading all this interesting tips you guys have done. Question, if i do a 5" lowering flip, does it effect pinion angles? And what other problems could i face? Thanks, you guys are cool
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Old 08-10-2012, 03:16 PM   #2
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Re: Flip or not to flip ?

If you buy a flip kit, it maintains your correct pinion angle with one drive shaft. If you have two drive shafts you may need to raise the carrier bearing also.
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Old 08-10-2012, 03:30 PM   #3
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Re: Flip or not to flip ?

On a short step no issues at all. I did it on mine and it is the best decision i have made yet.
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Old 08-10-2012, 04:07 PM   #4
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Re: Flip or not to flip ?

Thanks,that helps,ease my small mind
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Old 08-10-2012, 04:29 PM   #5
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Re: Flip or not to flip ?

Just don't buy a djm flip kit go western chassis or another brand
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Old 08-10-2012, 04:52 PM   #6
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Re: Flip or not to flip ?

Yeah,just found your ealier thread,gotta research,what about those sold on the classifieds here?
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Old 08-10-2012, 08:39 PM   #7
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Re: Flip or not to flip ?

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Just don't buy a djm flip kit go western chassis or another brand
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I agree, found that out on my 85 swb
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