any one make a flip kit? 87 c10

[stump]

i know you can buy them for about 100$.. but i need to cut corners when i can.. i have alot of time on my hands but not much money.. so can i put the axle on the leaf springs without the kit? i have a welder, grinder, torches, and a bunch of steel avalible.. anyone done it?

[bagged69c10]

Yea alot of people have. YOu just need a new set of axle saddles or be really good at cutting off the old ones to reuse them. You basically just weld the saddles right above the old ones on the top of the rearend and then switch around the plates on the leafs. Oh and you'll probably need a C notch. Im pretty sure thats how its done. Ive never done it though.

[dhughins]

i got one for a 79 c10 from jcwhitney it's made by western chassis. i'm sure they sell them for 87 also.i got the 3 inch front springs and the rear flip kit all for $250

[lolife99]

Stump. Most flip kits look simple enough to make,... but there is alot of things built into those little brackets that most people don't think about. They are designed to move the rearend towards the rear of the truck, so the axle stays centered in the wheelwell (and no driveshaft length problems are created). They also maintain the pinion angle to reduce any driveline vibration. Most flip kits also come with new u-bolts, nuts, and shock extensions (which help with shock angle and allow the use of your stock length shocks). Some kits like Belltech,... also have a c-notch included.

[stump]

not all requir cnotch right? im looking for like 5 inches.. no more.. because the front has 2.5 inch drop..i need to get spindles some day

[scotts62]

Just depends on how it sits now if you need a notch, and if you still use it to haul things..

[stump]

yeah i wont be haulen nothing..