12-13-2020, 10:24 PM | #1 |
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Flip kit questions.
I have this flip kit on my truck, I’m not sure if it sits right? Do I need a new flip kit or is this one not installed right?
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12-14-2020, 01:24 AM | #2 |
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Re: Flip kit questions.
Looks homemade
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12-14-2020, 02:48 AM | #3 |
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Re: Flip kit questions.
It does look home made.. I'd like to see a picture of the pinion to driveshaft angle...
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12-14-2020, 10:46 AM | #4 |
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Re: Flip kit questions.
I agree that looks like a home-made part. The 'uprights' on aftermarket brackets should make contact & seat in place @ the original perch flange/pad.
Check both sides & compare.
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12-14-2020, 01:57 PM | #5 |
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Re: Flip kit questions.
Thank you. It’s is home Made I’m thinking. Now the question is when I purchase a legit flip kit will it higher or lower my truck even more?
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12-14-2020, 02:11 PM | #6 |
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Re: Flip kit questions.
Looking @ the side profile of the upright & comparing to most 'flip kit' brackets, that one is taller under the axle tube area which will lower the truck more. So swapping a legit flip bracket from say Belltech will probably raise the truck slightly.
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12-14-2020, 06:00 PM | #7 |
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Re: Flip kit questions.
Cool thank u. I do want to be a little higher. Is bell tech like djm flip kit? Does it make a difference in which one to get? Also would adding a leaf to the pack make me higher or lower?
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12-14-2020, 06:22 PM | #8 |
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Re: Flip kit questions.
Belltech is definitely higher quality vs. DJM.
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12-14-2020, 09:01 PM | #9 |
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Re: Flip kit questions.
Couldn’t find one for a 1970 gmc
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12-14-2020, 09:17 PM | #10 |
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Re: Flip kit questions.
Any flip kit for 73 to 87 will work on a 67 to 72 rear , the difference is in the c notch , frame is slightly different
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12-14-2020, 09:44 PM | #11 |
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Re: Flip kit questions.
The 67-72 flip is designed for 2 1/4" leaf springs and the 73 and up for 2 1/2" springs. If you want to hug the spring with the u-bolts you need the 67-72 setup.
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12-14-2020, 09:48 PM | #12 |
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Re: Flip kit questions.
Got it I didn’t think the 1973 would of worked.
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