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Old 02-18-2012, 05:35 AM   #1
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flip kit

I am having a hard time finding a flip kit for my truck maybe somebody out there has lowered one like it. It is a 71 GMC 3/4 ton leaf spring suspension with a DANA 60 rear end. I am looking for at least 5" if not lower thanks for your help guy's
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Old 02-19-2012, 09:19 PM   #2
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Re: flip kit

http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-87-CHEVY-...item2315e898c7

I used this guy for my 71.. worked very well
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Old 02-19-2012, 11:21 PM   #3
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-87-CHEVY-...item2315e898c7

I used this guy for my 71.. worked very well
Thanks for the link brotha
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Old 03-03-2012, 12:07 AM   #4
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Re: flip kit

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-87-CHEVY-...item2315e898c7

I used this guy for my 71.. worked very well
I checked his site and it says he only deals in 73 to 87, or do these fit 1971 rear leafs also??? How can I get ahold of him.
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Old 02-19-2012, 10:36 PM   #5
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djm worked for mine
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Old 02-19-2012, 11:20 PM   #6
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djm worked for mine
Do you recall the part number on the kit????
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Old 02-28-2012, 12:25 AM   #7
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djm worked for mine
i've seen this truck before on the freeway . Dude it looked like it road nice down the road for being so low. what did you do to lower the rear? Thanks Tony
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Old 02-28-2012, 12:35 AM   #8
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Re: flip kit

i made shock mounts for the rear so i could run full length shocks pulled a leaf ,flipped it with a block and 2'' drop shackles , wish i had a bigger notch thats the only drawback maybe this summer ill cut it out and go bigger , it rides so good it will hit on large bumps thinking bags up front too , not sure
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Old 02-28-2012, 02:23 AM   #9
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i made shock mounts for the rear so i could run full length shocks pulled a leaf ,flipped it with a block and 2'' drop shackles , wish i had a bigger notch thats the only drawback maybe this summer ill cut it out and go bigger , it rides so good it will hit on large bumps thinking bags up front too , not sure
So how low is the drop front and back???
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6.5 front 8 in back
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