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Jerryrig · 05-21-2013, 11:06 AM

i did a flip kit on my 70 this past wekend. And now i am wondering what drop shocks you guys have used.

I have heard to keep cost down that the stock front shocks will work in the rear after a flip kit has been installed.....have any of you heard about this? and what are your thoughts??

72MARIO · 05-28-2013, 08:36 PM

I used front shocks on the rear of my 72. on the suspension forum there is a good post on how to relocate them for proper angle

Jerryrig · 05-28-2013, 09:27 PM

OK.....I'll do a search to che k it out.
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sKnNyPpY · 05-29-2013, 11:37 AM

Fronts seem to work fine for me after the flip. Here's a write up I did about my experiences. Shock relocate is in there HIGHLY recommended.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577529

Madtat · 05-29-2013, 02:20 PM

subscribed for refferance later. Thanks.

Jerryrig · 05-29-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sKnNyPpY

Fronts seem to work fine for me after the flip. Here's a write up I did about my experiences. Shock relocate is in there HIGHLY recommended.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577529

Thanks....that is an awesome write up! If I read it correctly, for the shock relocation, you just drilled the back part of the stock shock mount and bolted the shock to the drilled hole?
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sKnNyPpY · 05-29-2013, 02:47 PM

Exactly, easy as drill and mount. Just use the mounts that come with the replacement front shocks. You may need a nut that will thread all the way down and some lock washers.

Jerryrig · 05-29-2013, 02:50 PM

Right on buddy! I'll have to give it a try.....I love finding out hints like this that save money! P.s., nice truck man!
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sKnNyPpY · 05-29-2013, 04:44 PM

Thanks Jerryrig...I'm loving her, and learning a lot in the process

elf w/capital T · 05-29-2013, 10:03 PM

No way, i lived in Livermore before i got stationed in NC!!!

What a small world!!

1972_K5 · 05-29-2013, 10:53 PM

At what level off drop do you think that the shock relocation becomes necessary?

Square_78 · 05-29-2013, 11:21 PM

I use air shocks in the back of my 1978 c10 with the flip kit but before that yes use front shocks as they are a couple inches shorter
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Jerryrig · 05-29-2013, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by elf w/capital T

No way, i lived in Livermore before i got stationed in NC!!!

What a small world!!

It is a small world! Maybe we've ran into each other....
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sKnNyPpY · 05-30-2013, 11:12 AM

It's more of an 'angle of shock' thing 1972_K5 than amount of drop. Monroe recommends no more than a 30 degree angle from upright to work properly. If you're at closer to 45 degrees then the fluid can't move around properly in the shock to work.

birshking · 07-14-2016, 05:33 PM

i know this is old, but did this work on the '70?

Mike C · 07-14-2016, 09:30 PM

I did this on my '69 and it works great. Front shocks, redrill the more vertical hole in shock mount and use new mount that came with shock.

In the thread about KYB G2 shocks a lot of people don't like the damping, but using fronts in the back on the leaf spring truck may make the difference since they are set for much higher spring weight and vehicle weight.

birshking · 07-14-2016, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

I did this on my '69 and it works great. Front shocks, redrill the more vertical hole in shock mount and use new mount that came with shock.

In the thread about KYB G2 shocks a lot of people don't like the damping, but using fronts in the back on the leaf spring truck may make the difference since they are set for much higher spring weight and vehicle weight.

awesome, thanks for the quick reply. i think ill take the front and move it back with the flip. and while front is loose ill do a 2" drop spring and fresh shocks

Mike C · 07-15-2016, 08:57 AM

Do you have drop spindles already? 2" won't get front down enough for the flip drop IMO.

The flip kit lowered my truck 7 1/4". I have the 4 leaf HD spring which might make a difference on how truck sits. In front I did a 2" spring and the 2 1/2" spindles. 27" front tire 29" rear tire for the stance I like slightly raked.

jjzepplin · 07-15-2016, 09:37 AM

Your avatar would suggest a 7" lift. Do you have another truck? Just asking cuz my big 4x4 ended up lowered to a 2wd after the crash.
I flipped my rear and cut a coil from my front springs and the front does not seem low enough.
I will eventually get drop spindles so this info is helpful. Subbed.

70's luvr · 07-15-2016, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike C

I did this on my '69 and it works great. Front shocks, redrill the more vertical hole in shock mount and use new mount that came with shock.

I did also but ended up tack welding on either side of the of the new mount.

Pull the bed if you can. Makes this all soooo much easier.

Mike C · 07-15-2016, 02:49 PM

The Jimmy has 4" lift springs in the rear and 3/4 ton axles from a Suburban.

I have a '69 short step leaf spring truck with the DJM flip and it moved the centerline of the wheel up 7 1/4".

Link to a thread with my truck in some pics.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676571

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjzepplin

Your avatar would suggest a 7" lift. Do you have another truck? Just asking cuz my big 4x4 ended up lowered to a 2wd after the crash.
I flipped my rear and cut a coil from my front springs and the front does not seem low enough.
I will eventually get drop spindles so this info is helpful. Subbed.

05-21-2013, 11:06 AM	#1
Jerryrig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: livermore,CA Posts: 124	Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... i did a flip kit on my 70 this past wekend. And now i am wondering what drop shocks you guys have used. I have heard to keep cost down that the stock front shocks will work in the rear after a flip kit has been installed.....have any of you heard about this? and what are your thoughts?? __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 Fleetside SWB 1998 Dodge Viper RT10 1999 Harley Road King 2006 Ford F250 CC SWB 2008 GMC Yukon Denali My Build Thread

05-28-2013, 08:36 PM	#2
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... I used front shocks on the rear of my 72. on the suspension forum there is a good post on how to relocate them for proper angle __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

05-28-2013, 09:27 PM	#3
Jerryrig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: livermore,CA Posts: 124	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... OK.....I'll do a search to che k it out. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 Fleetside SWB 1998 Dodge Viper RT10 1999 Harley Road King 2006 Ford F250 CC SWB 2008 GMC Yukon Denali My Build Thread

05-29-2013, 11:37 AM	#4
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... Fronts seem to work fine for me after the flip. Here's a write up I did about my experiences. Shock relocate is in there HIGHLY recommended. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577529 __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

05-29-2013, 02:20 PM	#5
Madtat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hell Paso TX Posts: 804	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... subscribed for refferance later. Thanks.

05-29-2013, 02:47 PM	#7
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... Exactly, easy as drill and mount. Just use the mounts that come with the replacement front shocks. You may need a nut that will thread all the way down and some lock washers. __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

05-29-2013, 02:50 PM	#8
Jerryrig Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: livermore,CA Posts: 124	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... Right on buddy! I'll have to give it a try.....I love finding out hints like this that save money! P.s., nice truck man! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 Fleetside SWB 1998 Dodge Viper RT10 1999 Harley Road King 2006 Ford F250 CC SWB 2008 GMC Yukon Denali My Build Thread

05-29-2013, 04:44 PM	#9
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... Thanks Jerryrig...I'm loving her, and learning a lot in the process __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

05-29-2013, 10:03 PM	#10
elf w/capital T Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 993	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... No way, i lived in Livermore before i got stationed in NC!!! What a small world!!

05-29-2013, 10:53 PM	#11
1972_K5 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 119	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... At what level off drop do you think that the shock relocation becomes necessary? __________________ 1972 K5 CST

05-29-2013, 11:21 PM	#12
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... I use air shocks in the back of my 1978 c10 with the flip kit but before that yes use front shocks as they are a couple inches shorter Posted via Mobile Device __________________ #teamlongbed "I refuse to go disc brakes. I actually love drum brakes. It makes for an adventure." - 50bomb 1978 Chevy shop truck - static 6/8" 1970 GMC 1500 - Accuair eLevel Resto-mod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=537497

05-30-2013, 11:12 AM	#14
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... It's more of an 'angle of shock' thing 1972_K5 than amount of drop. Monroe recommends no more than a 30 degree angle from upright to work properly. If you're at closer to 45 degrees then the fluid can't move around properly in the shock to work. __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

07-14-2016, 05:33 PM	#15
birshking Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Ruther glen,VA Posts: 15	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... i know this is old, but did this work on the '70?

07-14-2016, 09:30 PM	#16
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,720	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... I did this on my '69 and it works great. Front shocks, redrill the more vertical hole in shock mount and use new mount that came with shock. In the thread about KYB G2 shocks a lot of people don't like the damping, but using fronts in the back on the leaf spring truck may make the difference since they are set for much higher spring weight and vehicle weight. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

07-15-2016, 08:57 AM	#18
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,720	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... Do you have drop spindles already? 2" won't get front down enough for the flip drop IMO. The flip kit lowered my truck 7 1/4". I have the 4 leaf HD spring which might make a difference on how truck sits. In front I did a 2" spring and the 2 1/2" spindles. 27" front tire 29" rear tire for the stance I like slightly raked. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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jjzepplin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ruskin Florida Posts: 4,560	Re: Leaf Spring Memeber that did a flip kit CHIME IN... Your avatar would suggest a 7" lift. Do you have another truck? Just asking cuz my big 4x4 ended up lowered to a 2wd after the crash. I flipped my rear and cut a coil from my front springs and the front does not seem low enough. I will eventually get drop spindles so this info is helpful. Subbed. __________________ 70 swb 4x4 406sbc 700r4 203/205 d60/14blt locker yadda yadda http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...88#post6935688 Yeller 72 Blazer 2wd conversion project "No Daggum Money" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=550804 LS1-T56 3.73 LSD super budget build Blanco-2014 Sierra SWB https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810350

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