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07-25-2001, 02:07 PM
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Should I ......
Got a 71 with rear leafs. Should I pull some leafs to lower the rear some then use shackles, or buy new lowered leafs ? Eventually I would buy the lowered leafs, but I am wondering what damage if any would/could be caused by removing a couple of leafs. They are heavy duty leafs too. what leafs should I remove if I do ?
Mike
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07-25-2001, 02:29 PM
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how much drop do you really want? an axle flip will get you about 5" drop
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07-25-2001, 02:35 PM
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eventually a 4/6...what all do I need to do the axle flip ? Also, one one the springs is broken, so I'm going to remove at least one on each side.
Mike
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07-25-2001, 04:53 PM
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Yea do the flip then if you want lower can add shackles. flip is pretty cheap and all bolt on.
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07-25-2001, 06:21 PM
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Strongman Garage
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with a axle flip i think you gotta c notch to
------------------ My Truck pictures www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside 327 CH465 edelbrock intake and carb MSD distributor its the "SHAGROLET" 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350 IM me on aol SN= SHAGROLET
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07-25-2001, 09:05 PM
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Where can I get the flip parts ?
Am I going to have to notch the frame ? Mike ------------------ 71 Chevy C10 - L82 Corvette 350 (375hp) - 4 on the floor - 3.73 posi * tailpipes are ugly, stay in front !!! * mikegronholz@bigfoot.com
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07-27-2001, 07:52 AM
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If I understand axle "flipping" correctly, you have to cut and re-weld the spring perches from the tube, because you don't flip the axle end to end. The housing stays the same direction, so the perches need to be on the opposite side of tube.
Quite often you do have to notch the frame with a extensive drop, or risk slamming it on frequent occasion. Just re-calling some "truck magazine" articles from the past. I may be behind the times, though. If so, I can stand corrected. ------------------ ken OK, 74429 '69 C/10 LWBowtie could be a daily driver, ... some day ... "He who dies with the most toys, still dies."
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07-27-2001, 09:12 AM
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The full convertible guy
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I did the flip kit thing on my 75 Jimmy and did not notch the frame and it does bottom out rarely but has a DAMN good ride for how low it is.
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08-05-2001, 11:12 AM
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you can get a pair of C-notch brackets for about 100 bucks, they are red, but I forget the manufacturers name that carries these.
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08-05-2001, 12:03 PM
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aka Crusher, Crushergmc
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CPP at http://www.classicperform.com/tech_a...h/c-notch.htm.
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