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Bigtyme · 02-21-2003, 08:40 PM

Just wanting to know:

I installed a DJM hanger and shackle kit on the rear but wondering if I installed a flip kit would I need to replace either the djm hangers or shackles with stock parts so it does'nt lower it too much..I have too much of a rake right now.

Thanks Martin

c10scotty · 02-21-2003, 10:25 PM

the flip kit will add to your drop...or should. so if you have 4 inches in drop already and do a 5 inch flip you will have 9 inches of drop....so ya you will probably need to take on or both of the existing components off and replace with the stock.

84Stepper · 02-21-2003, 11:09 PM

What did you do to the front? Anything? I'm getting ready to do a 3/5 using a flip kit and springs up front.

bagged78 · 02-22-2003, 12:22 AM

You could buy drop leafs and leave the hanger/shackle kit on!

Bigtyme · 02-22-2003, 10:13 AM

Where can I buy drop leafs and how much more drop will they give me?

ben key · 02-22-2003, 11:17 PM

I dropped my 77 c10 5/6 i used 21/2 " spindles and 21/2" coils up front and 4" drop springs with 2" shackels in rear that gave me about 53/4" in rear and i'd like to drop 2" more in rear. Would the addition of hangers be possable. I got my drop springs from "sport truck direct". Who ,what brand would tou recomend for front bags.

02-21-2003, 08:40 PM	#1
Bigtyme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 8	Rear Drop 82 GMC swb Just wanting to know: I installed a DJM hanger and shackle kit on the rear but wondering if I installed a flip kit would I need to replace either the djm hangers or shackles with stock parts so it does'nt lower it too much..I have too much of a rake right now. Thanks Martin

02-21-2003, 10:25 PM	#2
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	the flip kit will add to your drop...or should. so if you have 4 inches in drop already and do a 5 inch flip you will have 9 inches of drop....so ya you will probably need to take on or both of the existing components off and replace with the stock. __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

02-21-2003, 11:09 PM	#3
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	What did you do to the front? Anything? I'm getting ready to do a 3/5 using a flip kit and springs up front. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

02-22-2003, 12:22 AM	#4
bagged78 world class smart ass! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clinton Utah Posts: 335	You could buy drop leafs and leave the hanger/shackle kit on! __________________ Aric 75 2WD BLAZER (never ending project) -some day maybe- 02 2500HD CREW CAB 4X (daily drive) -8" lift 37s and 22s- ____ ____________________________

02-22-2003, 10:13 AM	#5
Bigtyme Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 8	Where can I buy drop leafs and how much more drop will they give me?

02-22-2003, 11:17 PM	#6
ben key Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: orygun Posts: 1	I dropped my 77 c10 5/6 i used 21/2 " spindles and 21/2" coils up front and 4" drop springs with 2" shackels in rear that gave me about 53/4" in rear and i'd like to drop 2" more in rear. Would the addition of hangers be possable. I got my drop springs from "sport truck direct". Who ,what brand would tou recomend for front bags.



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