Question about flip kit

[crazyjim]

I see that the part that the rear end sets in has a hole in it and it's off center does that hole go back of the rear end or the front?

[KQQL IT]

Hole to the front, the axle has to go back for the driveshaft

[riz]

I just installed my McGaughey flit kit and the hole goes to the front.

RIZ

[crazyjim]

Thanks guys, I was also I was wondering when you buy 2.5 drop spindles can I cut my stock springs on the front and use them ?

[crazyjim]

Cant wait to see it lowered.

[riz]

Buy drop coils. Don't mess with cutting them.

RIZ

[Shady Rascal]

Originally Posted by riz

Buy drop coils. Don't mess with cutting them.

RIZ

Why spend the money ?

Countless guys, myself included, have been cutting one coil off of stock springs for decades and been completely satisfied with the results it gives.

[KQQL IT]

Originally Posted by Shady Rascal

Why spend the money ?

Countless guys, myself included, have been cutting one coil off of stock springs for decades and been completely satisfied with the results it gives.

Every square I've had didn't even get spindles, clip 2 with a chop saw.
Didn't have money for spindles then, do now. But like the results.

Clip 2 and flipped out back.

[SkinnyG]

You can totally cut the coils when you're doing spindles. Most guys lop a full coil off.

I prefer the tops of the tires even with the top of the fender edge, so I cut the coils until it sits at that height.

[crazyjim]

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

You can totally cut the coils when you're doing spindles. Most guys lop a full coil off.

I prefer the tops of the tires even with the top of the fender edge, so I cut the coils until it sits at that height.

That's how I like them to set,Do you have any pics of your truck ?

[SkinnyG]

What's the backspacing on those back wheels? If they are less than 5", you may have some clearance issues with a flip.

[crazyjim]

I'm not sure.I'm planning on new wheels and tires.

[crazyjim]

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

What's the backspacing on those back wheels? If they are less than 5", you may have some clearance issues with a flip.

Is the backspacing how deep the wheels is ?

[SkinnyG]

Backspacing is the distance the mounting flange to the backside of the rim. 5" will tuck.

Pictures (front: Belltech 3" spindles, 1-ton coils, 1-3/4 coils removed. Rear: flip kit, heavy leafs.):

[crazyjim]

Sweet looking truck.

[Shady Rascal]

3" spindles with one coil cut off of stock springs in front. Flip in the rear. You have to be careful with backpacing when dropping low like this. Not that it was much of an issue in this case because my wheels are pretty skinny.

[95chev-w/t-guy]

I have a flip kit in the back, currently cut coils in the front, about 3 (or more) coils cut out of the stock 1/2 ton springs (they were cut before I bought the truck, and the literally fall out with the front end of the truck on jacks). I got drop spindles and what I was told were lowering springs when I bought them, but I now believe they are stock springs. When I put the drop spindles in, I think they're 3", and the flip kit in the back I think is a 4-5" setup, I'm hoping the truck will more or less sit level given that it likely had a slight rake when it was stock. If it ends up dragging it's rear a little bit that's ok too.

[crazyjim]

Got flip kit in look's good.

[lolife99]

Make sure you trim the bottom of those u-bolts off!

[crazyjim]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Make sure you trim the bottom of those u-bolts off!

10-4 big buddy.

[SkinnyG]

But leave at least half an inch, in case you need to shim the axle to correct any pinion angle issues.

[HotRod C/10]

1-cut coil 3" drop spindle flip kit aout back Heavy spring pack....rides so good!

[school boy]

wish you were closer, I love to buy those convo's!

[RootBeerFXS]

Don't forget to re-torque the u-bolts either.

[crazyjim]

Got her lowered 5-6 time for body work and paint.