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**specialtyretail** · 09-06-2013, 08:47 PM

This is a set of lowering brackets for 1973 thru 1987 Chevrolet and GMC 1/2 ton truck, Suburban and full size Jimmy and Blazer. These brackets relocate the axle on top of the leaf springs, lowering the rear of your ride approx 5 inches. Quick, simple and inexpensive way to get down. New, $40.00 shipped for the pair. Thanks, Fred

**specialtyretail** · 09-09-2013, 05:10 PM

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**396ci** · 09-11-2013, 02:23 AM

will these work on C30 trucks? mine is single rear wheel 1 ton and not dually. thanks.

**specialtyretail** · 09-11-2013, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 396ci

will these work on C30 trucks? mine is single rear wheel 1 ton and not dually. thanks.

Hey there. I doubt they will. I would think the axle tubes on the one ton are a lot larger diameter than the 1/2 ton trucks. Thanks, Fred.

1slo_camaro · 09-11-2013, 06:29 AM

Great Product! Great service. i had mine in a matter of days and was a pretty damn good setup. LOVE them.

**specialtyretail** · 09-11-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1slo_camaro

Great Product! Great service. i had mine in a matter of days and was a pretty damn good setup. LOVE them.

Glad you are happy with them. Thanks, Fred.

**specialtyretail** · 09-16-2013, 04:08 PM

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Custom 68 · 09-16-2013, 04:30 PM

What else is needed for this swap? Are new u-bolts needed? I am not real familiar with this leaf suspension. My buddy just got an 83 truck so now I get to learn.

**specialtyretail** · 09-16-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Custom 68

What else is needed for this swap? Are new u-bolts needed? I am not real familiar with this leaf suspension. My buddy just got an 83 truck so now I get to learn.

Nothing to it. As long as your U bolts are good, you can reuse them. Thanks, Fred.

Custom 68 · 09-17-2013, 09:27 AM

Thanks Fred.

**specialtyretail** · 09-17-2013, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Custom 68

Thanks Fred.

Thank you for asking about them.....

Daves84SWB · 09-18-2013, 07:23 PM

I will take a pair if you still have them. Please pm me and I will PayPal you. Thanks Dave.
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**specialtyretail** · 09-18-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Daves84SWB

I will take a pair if you still have them. Please pm me and I will PayPal you. Thanks Dave.
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pm sent. Thanks, Fred.

**specialtyretail** · 09-19-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Daves84SWB

I will take a pair if you still have them. Please pm me and I will PayPal you. Thanks Dave.
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Hey Dave. Going out in the morning. Thanks, Fred.

**specialtyretail** · 09-23-2013, 11:30 AM

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Daves84SWB · 09-23-2013, 08:07 PM

I got them today. I will try and get them on and post pics in the thread ASAP. It will probably be this weekend but who knows. Life is busy sometimes. Cant wait to get this lowered.They look great. Thanks again. Dave.
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**specialtyretail** · 09-23-2013, 08:13 PM

Hey Dave. Glad you liked them. Get some pics when you are done. Thanks, Fred.

**specialtyretail** · 09-26-2013, 07:37 PM

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izzy_Britton · 09-28-2013, 03:30 AM

Flip kit installed this past weekend. everything that could go wrong with the install did go wrong including the parts chaser car broke down and the tow truck i used to chase the parts chaser broke down. what a LONG weekend.

rear is flip kit only.
front is 3 inch bell tech spindles and 1 coil cut from each spring.

photo above is day after drop. truck has settled easily another 2 inches since last weekend. almost un-drivable. rear is bottomed out on shocks and front tires rub fenderwells when confronted with the smallest pebble in the road. I have a little more work to do before i beat my kidneys up. but this flip kit is basic, simple to install and a fantastic solution to an otherwise expensive or pita route.

Thank you Fred.

-Izzy

p.s. I thought there was another place to post photos of finished 'flips'?

**specialtyretail** · 09-30-2013, 09:14 AM

That looks a little lower than most of the others I have seen that used our brackets.

izzy_Britton · 10-03-2013, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

That looks a little lower than most of the others I have seen that used our brackets.

Yeah, I do not understand why either. it is as low as my last one which had 2 inch blocks between the axle and the flip kit.

This is the main reason why i am leaning towards the 3/4 ton springs in the rear. a little stiffer ride and maybe a little extra height out of them.

i do believe i got a little over zealous with the fronts tho. live and learn.

-Izzy

Daves84SWB · 10-01-2013, 10:45 PM

Brackets worked great. Then when I went to the front I broke the locking lug tool. So I have a buddy with the Matco kit coming tomorrow to get the lugs off. I will update with the front done as soon as I can. I don't know if this site does seller feedback but I would not hesitate to do business with you again. Thanks Dave.
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**specialtyretail** · 10-01-2013, 10:56 PM

Hey Dave. Thanks for the kind words. Glad you are happy with the brackets and hope you get the rest finished soon.

**specialtyretail** · 10-19-2013, 09:32 AM

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tpankratz · 10-21-2013, 02:57 PM

Do you have to do a frame c-notch to use these?

09-06-2013, 08:47 PM	#1
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck This is a set of lowering brackets for 1973 thru 1987 Chevrolet and GMC 1/2 ton truck, Suburban and full size Jimmy and Blazer. These brackets relocate the axle on top of the leaf springs, lowering the rear of your ride approx 5 inches. Quick, simple and inexpensive way to get down. New, $40.00 shipped for the pair. Thanks, Fred Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

09-09-2013, 05:10 PM	#2
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck ttt.... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

09-11-2013, 02:23 AM	#3
396ci Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 806	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck will these work on C30 trucks? mine is single rear wheel 1 ton and not dually. thanks. __________________ Brian XNGH ECV Chapter 58 1972 Jimmy / Blazer Project 2wd 1974 Chevy Crew Cab Shorty

09-11-2013, 06:29 AM	#5
1slo_camaro Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North East, MD/ Cape May, NJ Posts: 286	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck Great Product! Great service. i had mine in a matter of days and was a pretty damn good setup. LOVE them. __________________ 1978 2wd Fleetside, 350/th350 headers and 10 series mufflers 1998 Jeep ZJ 4.5 lift 32s full bolt ons awaiting axles "Life is full of decisions, we make them and dont look back"

09-16-2013, 04:08 PM	#7
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck ttt.... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

09-16-2013, 04:30 PM	#8
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck What else is needed for this swap? Are new u-bolts needed? I am not real familiar with this leaf suspension. My buddy just got an 83 truck so now I get to learn. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

09-17-2013, 09:27 AM	#10
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,939	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck Thanks Fred. __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

09-18-2013, 07:23 PM	#12
Daves84SWB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tulsa,OK Posts: 4	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck I will take a pair if you still have them. Please pm me and I will PayPal you. Thanks Dave. Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2013, 11:30 AM	#15
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck ttt.... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

09-23-2013, 08:07 PM	#16
Daves84SWB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tulsa,OK Posts: 4	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck I got them today. I will try and get them on and post pics in the thread ASAP. It will probably be this weekend but who knows. Life is busy sometimes. Cant wait to get this lowered.They look great. Thanks again. Dave. Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2013, 08:13 PM	#17
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck Hey Dave. Glad you liked them. Get some pics when you are done. Thanks, Fred. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

09-26-2013, 07:37 PM	#18
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck ttt.... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

09-28-2013, 03:30 AM	#19
izzy_Britton Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 632	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck Flip kit installed this past weekend. everything that could go wrong with the install did go wrong including the parts chaser car broke down and the tow truck i used to chase the parts chaser broke down. what a LONG weekend. rear is flip kit only. front is 3 inch bell tech spindles and 1 coil cut from each spring. photo above is day after drop. truck has settled easily another 2 inches since last weekend. almost un-drivable. rear is bottomed out on shocks and front tires rub fenderwells when confronted with the smallest pebble in the road. I have a little more work to do before i beat my kidneys up. but this flip kit is basic, simple to install and a fantastic solution to an otherwise expensive or pita route. Thank you Fred. -Izzy p.s. I thought there was another place to post photos of finished 'flips'? __________________ WHO_DCTC - Wifes 05 Z-71 Build - Now defunct as she decided she wants an Escalade too Cream Puff - LS'd Square - Slow going on the back burner Tripple Threat - 3 Wrecks for the price of one build thread Project Delongdium - Step-Sons Plastic Clad 2003 Avalanche - DONE and Delivered.

09-30-2013, 09:14 AM	#20
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck That looks a little lower than most of the others I have seen that used our brackets. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

10-01-2013, 10:45 PM	#22
Daves84SWB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Tulsa,OK Posts: 4	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck Brackets worked great. Then when I went to the front I broke the locking lug tool. So I have a buddy with the Matco kit coming tomorrow to get the lugs off. I will update with the front done as soon as I can. I don't know if this site does seller feedback but I would not hesitate to do business with you again. Thanks Dave. Posted via Mobile Device



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10-01-2013, 10:56 PM	#23
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck Hey Dave. Thanks for the kind words. Glad you are happy with the brackets and hope you get the rest finished soon. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

10-19-2013, 09:32 AM	#24
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck ttt.... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

10-21-2013, 02:57 PM	#25
tpankratz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Montana Posts: 12	Re: 5 inch drop axle brackets 1973 - 1987 chevrolet gmc truck Do you have to do a frame c-notch to use these?

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