If I use a flip kit? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70GMCer · 11-06-2007, 10:26 AM

If I use a flip kit, will I have to use different shocks to compensate for the lowered stance? How many inches lower does the flip kit give you? Also, same for the front. Also, would I have to use different shocks in the front with a 2" drop?

FlatBrokeRacing · 11-06-2007, 10:34 AM

Rear flip kit will get you about 5-6 in. lower in the rear. If you get a good kit, it will have shock extenders and you will be able to use factory shocks.

on the front, I need help with that one as well.

PanelDeland · 11-06-2007, 10:41 AM

If you use 2 in spindles to lower the front the shock location will not change.The spindle location is higher on the steering knuckle.

70GMCer · 11-06-2007, 11:54 AM

Would you have to use a C notch for this job? Also, would shackles alone lower the rear without using the flip kit? If so, by how much?

bad6772 · 11-06-2007, 12:00 PM

70GMCer i would go that route just to be on the safe side...( i just installed mine but went with out one for 8 years ) if you do any hualing or what not...on the rear of my 72 i did a flip kit and i just run Stock 72 front shocks... on the rear.. they are a little shorter and i think a little beefier... (when it was not torn down) it rode fine and i never had any problems ...although i never used my truck as a truck....ie i never hauled anything really heavy......

70c10 · 11-06-2007, 12:05 PM

Hey Steve, I was just looking at some blingin' chrome rims on ebay for your truck after we slam that mutha down

. Seriously, if you only plan to drop the front 2" and the rear 4", stock shocks should be fine. I love my new KYB's on the front and plan to use them on the rear also

Spray-Bomb · 11-06-2007, 02:31 PM

As far as I remember, the most you can get from shackles is 2"

C10-Driver · 11-06-2007, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

As far as I remember, the most you can get from shackles is 2"

You are right, the largest drop I have seen for a shackle is 2". The problem with the longer shackles is that anything more than 2" will hit the bottom of the bed. In fact, if you have a wood bed the 2" shackles will probably not even fit. I know I couldn't fit them on my truck with the wood bed.

**special-K** · 11-07-2007, 07:17 AM

There is a kit for later leaf rear trucks that provides spring to frame mounts that locate the leafs higher up from the ground.I know a guy just got the kit from LMC for an`84.I`d want to notch the frame for a "flip" job.

11-06-2007, 10:26 AM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	If I use a flip kit? If I use a flip kit, will I have to use different shocks to compensate for the lowered stance? How many inches lower does the flip kit give you? Also, same for the front. Also, would I have to use different shocks in the front with a 2" drop? __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

11-06-2007, 10:34 AM	#2
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: If I use a flip kit? Rear flip kit will get you about 5-6 in. lower in the rear. If you get a good kit, it will have shock extenders and you will be able to use factory shocks. on the front, I need help with that one as well.

11-06-2007, 10:41 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: If I use a flip kit? If you use 2 in spindles to lower the front the shock location will not change.The spindle location is higher on the steering knuckle. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-06-2007, 11:54 AM	#4
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: If I use a flip kit? Would you have to use a C notch for this job? Also, would shackles alone lower the rear without using the flip kit? If so, by how much? __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang Last edited by 70GMCer; 11-06-2007 at 12:01 PM.

11-06-2007, 12:00 PM	#5
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,952	Re: If I use a flip kit? 70GMCer i would go that route just to be on the safe side...( i just installed mine but went with out one for 8 years ) if you do any hualing or what not...on the rear of my 72 i did a flip kit and i just run Stock 72 front shocks... on the rear.. they are a little shorter and i think a little beefier... (when it was not torn down) it rode fine and i never had any problems ...although i never used my truck as a truck....ie i never hauled anything really heavy......

11-06-2007, 12:05 PM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: If I use a flip kit? Hey Steve, I was just looking at some blingin' chrome rims on ebay for your truck after we slam that mutha down. Seriously, if you only plan to drop the front 2" and the rear 4", stock shocks should be fine. I love my new KYB's on the front and plan to use them on the rear also __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-06-2007, 02:31 PM	#7
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11-07-2007, 07:17 AM	#9
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