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78SilveradoSWB · 07-15-2002, 05:51 PM

What effect would I have if I installed a flip kit and a new 4" drop leaf spring? I currently have the original 7 leaf setup and desire to drop 5" to complete a 3/5 drop.

Oh yes, its a 78 C-10, 454 Silverado SWB.

gchemist · 07-18-2002, 07:01 AM

If you do both the drop will be closer to 6. try the leafs first than measure. Add a shackel for the 5.

72chevyLWB · 07-20-2002, 08:50 PM

Just the flip kit alone is a 5" drop. You will have to do either one or the other unless you are looking for a 9" drop.

Tom · 07-21-2002, 02:07 AM

flip kits will give 5-6" of drop depending on how thick the leaf springs are. Add another 4" from the leafs and you are kissing ground

78SilveradoSWB · 07-21-2002, 02:57 AM

Thanks for the inputs, was just wondering. Saw a ebay auction for a Belltech flip kit with shock extenders and was thinking about bidding on it, but will pass. Will go with 4" drop spring and if needed, shackles.

07-15-2002, 05:51 PM	#1
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Flip Kit & New 4" lowering leaf springs What effect would I have if I installed a flip kit and a new 4" drop leaf spring? I currently have the original 7 leaf setup and desire to drop 5" to complete a 3/5 drop. Oh yes, its a 78 C-10, 454 Silverado SWB. Last edited by 78SilveradoSWB; 07-15-2002 at 05:54 PM.

07-18-2002, 07:01 AM	#2
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	If you do both the drop will be closer to 6. try the leafs first than measure. Add a shackel for the 5. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

07-20-2002, 08:50 PM	#3
72chevyLWB Got 20's???? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aberdeen SD Posts: 1,451	Just the flip kit alone is a 5" drop. You will have to do either one or the other unless you are looking for a 9" drop. __________________ 99 Silverado Ex-Cab 2wd, Bagged&WhippleCharged 02 Sierra Ex-Cab 4wd 2500 HD The 72 went down the road.

07-21-2002, 02:07 AM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	flip kits will give 5-6" of drop depending on how thick the leaf springs are. Add another 4" from the leafs and you are kissing ground __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

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07-21-2002, 02:57 AM	#5
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Thanks for the inputs, was just wondering. Saw a ebay auction for a Belltech flip kit with shock extenders and was thinking about bidding on it, but will pass. Will go with 4" drop spring and if needed, shackles.



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