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808486CHEVY · 07-09-2012, 05:41 PM

surely someone has the measurements for the basic flip kit??? Here is a pic of whT Im lookin for. I hate to spend $50 for something I can make in 20 Minutes.

Project82 · 07-09-2012, 07:10 PM

Sorry no blueprints, but my 2 cents, i thought the same thing, why spend the money when i can make them??? i wanted to make a set but i didnt think that it would hold up to the weight of the ass end...so i forfeited the 85 dollars to a DJM kit and got the well needed shock extension brackets. those came in handy especially since i just bought new stock rear shocks when i did my flip kit. if i would've made the flip brackets i would have to buy dropped shocks....i really had to weigh some options. not saying i dont trust my work but if its readily available, why waste the time???

making a set isn't that bad either, if you wanna buy drop shocks and you have a welder and grinder and time, go for it...but i would buy the kit.

find some thick flat bar steel and a nice auto-darkening welding helmet.

J Knight · 07-09-2012, 08:05 PM

Here are the dementions for the flip bracket, dont have them for the shock extenders but the inside demention of the extenders are the same as the outside dementions of the factory shock mount if you want to try and build those too.

grs · 07-09-2012, 10:38 PM

Where did the shock extenders come from?

mongoose · 07-09-2012, 10:45 PM

djm kit...

tho my dkm flip kit didnt fit worth a damn so..

INSIDIOUS '86 · 07-09-2012, 11:31 PM

Haha neither did my flipkit! Djm is good for that supposedly. I just welded mine taller and they fit
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J Knight · 07-10-2012, 12:17 AM

I installed two of these kits last year with no problems, what could possibly different between the kits and 1/2 ton rear axles not being uniform?

Square_78 · 07-10-2012, 12:41 AM

My kit fit perfect. Shock extenders slid right on and bolted right up easy.

gGMC DOG · 07-10-2012, 01:10 AM

flip bracket blueprint pdf format. lot better than the picture of mine that john is using.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=368

gGMC DOG · 07-10-2012, 01:16 AM

also brothers sells shock extenders, and they're made by beltech. a lot beefier than the ones from djm

808486CHEVY · 07-11-2012, 08:56 AM

Thanks alot guys thats exactly what I was lookin for. Much appreciated

1BadAction · 07-11-2012, 01:12 PM

Will this also work on newer trucks? Like 88-98 or 99+?

What size U-bolts are needed?

07-09-2012, 05:41 PM	#1
808486CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ARKANSAS Posts: 35	anyone have blueprint for flip kit? surely someone has the measurements for the basic flip kit??? Here is a pic of whT Im lookin for. I hate to spend $50 for something I can make in 20 Minutes. Attached Images

07-09-2012, 07:10 PM	#2
Project82 Bretzke Racing Inc. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 114	Re: anyone have blueprint for flip kit? Sorry no blueprints, but my 2 cents, i thought the same thing, why spend the money when i can make them??? i wanted to make a set but i didnt think that it would hold up to the weight of the ass end...so i forfeited the 85 dollars to a DJM kit and got the well needed shock extension brackets. those came in handy especially since i just bought new stock rear shocks when i did my flip kit. if i would've made the flip brackets i would have to buy dropped shocks....i really had to weigh some options. not saying i dont trust my work but if its readily available, why waste the time??? making a set isn't that bad either, if you wanna buy drop shocks and you have a welder and grinder and time, go for it...but i would buy the kit. find some thick flat bar steel and a nice auto-darkening welding helmet. __________________ 1982 Chevy Silverado C-10 RCLWB - IN PAINT - Inferno Orange Metallic Lowered 4.5/6 - 358 SBC 10.5:1, Comp XE268H cam, Aluminum heads, 650 Double pumper Holley carb, 2400 Holeshot Converter, upgraded T/h350 Trans. Stock Rear end for now (3.08 gear) 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500 LS RCSWB - Dark Spiral Gray Metallic Lowered 2/4 - 4.8L V8 4L60E 10-bolt. some goodies --- NEW DD 11/9/12 "Expect the Un-expected" "Gas, Grass, Or Ass...No one rides for FREE!"

07-09-2012, 08:05 PM	#3
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: anyone have blueprint for flip kit? Here are the dementions for the flip bracket, dont have them for the shock extenders but the inside demention of the extenders are the same as the outside dementions of the factory shock mount if you want to try and build those too. Attached Images __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

07-09-2012, 10:38 PM	#4
grs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roanoke, Tx. Posts: 1,561	Re: anyone have blueprint for flip kit? Where did the shock extenders come from?

07-09-2012, 10:45 PM	#5
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: anyone have blueprint for flip kit? djm kit... tho my dkm flip kit didnt fit worth a damn so.. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

07-09-2012, 11:31 PM	#6
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: anyone have blueprint for flip kit? Haha neither did my flipkit! Djm is good for that supposedly. I just welded mine taller and they fit Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511

07-10-2012, 12:17 AM	#7
J Knight Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Baytown TX Posts: 2,219	Re: anyone have blueprint for flip kit? I installed two of these kits last year with no problems, what could possibly different between the kits and 1/2 ton rear axles not being uniform? __________________ John 82 Chevy Silverado 350ci/TH350

07-10-2012, 12:41 AM	#8
Square_78 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,237	Re: anyone have blueprint for flip kit? My kit fit perfect. Shock extenders slid right on and bolted right up easy.

07-10-2012, 01:10 AM	#9
gGMC DOG Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Over yonder Posts: 259	Re: anyone have blueprint for flip kit? flip bracket blueprint pdf format. lot better than the picture of mine that john is using. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=368

07-10-2012, 01:16 AM	#10
gGMC DOG Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Over yonder Posts: 259	Re: anyone have blueprint for flip kit? also brothers sells shock extenders, and they're made by beltech. a lot beefier than the ones from djm

07-11-2012, 08:56 AM	#11
808486CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ARKANSAS Posts: 35	Re: anyone have blueprint for flip kit? Thanks alot guys thats exactly what I was lookin for. Much appreciated

07-11-2012, 01:12 PM	#12
1BadAction Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 160	Re: anyone have blueprint for flip kit? Will this also work on newer trucks? Like 88-98 or 99+? What size U-bolts are needed? __________________ 2010 Basalt Black Porsche Cayenne GTS - Daily driver 1991 2500 Suburban, Black - 454/80E tow monster, soon to go under the knife... Again. 1979 16' Action Marine/"Johnny Cash" Merc Bridgeport Champ Motor - Metalflake Maniac



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