Flip kit? + Shackles? How low can I go in the back.

[knightlife]

I use the "Toxic Shox" that I found on stylin concepts...they work pretty smooth

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by bigblock73

It might depending on the rear leaf spring length. My 73 has HD leafs (56" I believe), I trimmed mine based off Bell Tech's instructions, but by the looks of it, they would have been behind the bed support anyhow. I can almost guarantee if I had 52" leafs, I'd have to trim.

I wish my truck was still here, I'd go snap a pic.

That's prob it.... HD vs. LD spring length. Mine is HD 8-leaf pack.

[Mr79C10]

Can a leaf be added to "stiffin" up a bit?

[randyjohn]

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.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by randyjohn

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.

[randyjohn]

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?

[longnlow84]

nice rides guys

[randyjohn]

another question: if i use a flip kit, hangers and shackles, or c-notches will i have to lose my aux. gas tank?

[bigblock73]

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.