Shackle Flip kit?
 

is anyone here running a shackle flip kit? how does it effect the ride quality? i'm looking for around 6" of lift, and have been told by more than one person that i should go with a 4" shackle flip, and a 2" leaf spring. any input? this is going to be my first 4x4 (78/79 Chevy K20), and i dont want to screw it up too bad or waste a bunch of money trying to get it lifted. thanks in advance.

well if u realy dont want to waste money u could take your stock bracket and cut a hol in the bottom and hang the shakel throw the bottem

Colorado k5 site has a good article on the subject

http://www.coloradok5.com/ordflipreview.shtml

Much better than blocks in the back.

Hmm.. k5 has a homebrew shackle flip page too

http://www.coloradok5.com/shackleflip.shtml

I'm very happy with the shackle flip I bought from Offroad design. You can see the install pics at my web in my signature. Ride quality was great before I added some additional leafs to each pack. Now mine rides like a 1 ton - pretty stiff.

Jeremy,

you thought i was crazy when i said cut the stock hanger and flip shackles... see i wasnt the only one!

The OffRoad Design hangars are very nice looking, if you're on a budget just cut the front spring hangers off a junk truck and replace your rear hangers with them.

hmmm... i just happen to have the stock hangers from when i put the drop hangers on my C10... :D i KNEW i saved that crap for a reason!

If you do the flip make sure you get the center pin relocator so that your axle is centered in the wheel well. Unless you have a flat bed like Yukon then no body can tell.

mine has a flatbed on it now, but it wont always. i think im going to go with an aftermarket flip bracket, rather than using stock stuff.

I think you still have to have the relocator for the after market bracket unless they off set the bracket.