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Old 03-09-2014, 09:08 AM   #1
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Flip kit differences?

I'm getting ready to drop my 97 Yukon. What's the difference between a rear flip, u bolts, saddles, for a Yukon/Tahoe vs a GMC/Chevy pickup? I understand some of the SUV kits use a spring hanger for the drop, I just want to use an old school style flip, saddles and u bolts. I can't see where there would be any difference. Thoughts?

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Old 03-09-2014, 03:10 PM   #2
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Re: Flip kit differences?

Anyone?

I'm asking because there seems to be two different part numbers for most of the kits. I don't want to use the spring hangers, just the saddles and u bolts. I can't imagine there being any difference between a pickup and Tahoe/Yukon saddle. But, what I couldn't imagine in the past has sometimes bit me in the rear. LOL.
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Old 03-09-2014, 03:42 PM   #3
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Re: Flip kit differences?

Is this a 2-dr or 4-dr Yukon?
2wd or 4wd?

Seems like the flip kit requires a c-notch and gets the rear very low.
Some interesting pic here,...
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/g...oe-advice.html
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Old 03-09-2014, 03:48 PM   #4
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Re: Flip kit differences?

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Is this a 2-dr or 4-dr Yukon?
2wd or 4wd?

Seems like the flip kit requires a c-notch and gets the rear very low.
Some interesting pic here,...
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forum/g...oe-advice.html
2 door 2 wheel drive
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Re: Flip kit differences?

I would use McGaughy's or Belltech parts.
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Old 03-09-2014, 04:03 PM   #6
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Re: Flip kit differences?

I'm definitely using Belltech spindles, would trust any other brand.
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Old 03-10-2014, 05:28 AM   #7
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Re: Flip kit differences?

Thanks for the links lolife.......Very informative, has me thinking about going with hangers after all.
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Old 10-24-2014, 08:39 PM   #8
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Re: Flip kit differences?

if I remember right you have to use a flip kit and front spring hangers on the rear. I had one and used a belltech kit on it.
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