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Old 06-12-2007, 08:40 PM   #1
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Re: Flip kit? + Shackles? How low can I go in the back.

On my 79 I had to trim the rail under the bed so that the shackle would clear.
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Old 06-12-2007, 08:43 PM   #2
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Re: Flip kit? + Shackles? How low can I go in the back.

I use the "Toxic Shox" that I found on stylin concepts...they work pretty smooth
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Old 06-13-2007, 11:22 AM   #3
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Re: Flip kit? + Shackles? How low can I go in the back.

Can a leaf be added to "stiffin" up a bit?
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Old 06-20-2007, 09:14 PM   #4
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Re: Flip kit? + Shackles? How low can I go in the back.

does anyone know if any of these products work on a 3/4 ton? i have a '74 gmc 2500 and all of the parts and kits i've seen say they are for 10's and 15's.
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Old 06-20-2007, 09:18 PM   #5
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Re: Flip kit? + Shackles? How low can I go in the back.

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does anyone know if any of these products work on a 3/4 ton? i have a '74 gmc 2500 and all of the parts and kits i've seen say they are for 10's and 15's.
Measure the diameter of your axle tubes. If they're 3" & the leaf spring width is 2.5", the commom flip kit should work.
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Old 06-21-2007, 04:43 AM   #6
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Re: Flip kit? + Shackles? How low can I go in the back.

how about the front end? are the a-arms and all that the same from 1/2 to 3/4 ton to allow for the same drop spindles?
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Old 06-23-2007, 11:20 AM   #7
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nice rides guys
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Old 06-24-2007, 03:17 AM   #8
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Re: Flip kit? + Shackles? How low can I go in the back.

another question: if i use a flip kit, hangers and shackles, or c-notches will i have to lose my aux. gas tank?
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Old 06-24-2007, 09:57 AM   #9
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Re: Flip kit? + Shackles? How low can I go in the back.

I am not even sure you can do a flip, shackles and hangers without seriously modifying your frame, bed floor, and wheel tubs. It will all fit (depending on tire size), but your suspension travel will be limited with mods. It also depends on where this auxilary fuel tank is located.
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