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REDNOSE65 · 03-04-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Vernski

Take 3 leaves out that will lower it 4" if you want more use shackles CPP has them and you will need to get shorter U-bolts....Vernski

tHANKS vERNSKI...i THINK THAT WILL WORK BEST FOR ME.

For those of you keeping up with this thread from or around Texas...

justcuz · 03-04-2010, 09:57 PM

Vernski,

You removed 3 leaves and still have 4 left plus the overload...must be a 3/4 ton. I thought 1/2 tons only had 5 leafs in em. (when you had leafs that is)

Vernski · 03-05-2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by justcuz

Vernski,

You removed 3 leaves and still have 4 left plus the overload...must be a 3/4 ton. I thought 1/2 tons only had 5 leafs in em. (when you had leafs that is)

It had eight leaves per side the vehicle id plate says it was rated for 5000 lbs the title says 1/2 ton this could have been an exception of course it is a GMC so that may explain a little. But that's just the way she was when I bought it. an other possibility is a dealer change just guessing...Vernski

p_rubottom · 03-05-2010, 09:59 AM

Vernski, do you remember the length of your u-bolts you had made?

64GMCHorsepower · 03-05-2010, 11:15 AM

I think my 1/2 ton has 8 or 9 leafs in it.....I'll have to check when I get home....

Vernski · 03-05-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by p_rubottom

Vernski, do you remember the length of your u-bolts you had made?

I don't off hand but I can measure them and get back to you. I had the u-bolts made up at Pohl Springs in Spokane WA. I also had the springs re-arched there cause they were sagging on one side...Vernski:

Eagletucky · 03-05-2010, 07:32 PM

Vernski,

Would you please post up a side view of you truck? I am in the process of doing exactly the same thing you did to the rear and would like to get a pic as a reference.

Thanks much,

Vernski · 03-05-2010, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagletucky

Vernski,

Would you please post up a side view of you truck? I am in the process of doing exactly the same thing you did to the rear and would like to get a pic as a reference.

Thanks much,

Will get a pic posted asp may be a day or two, I have to move a bunch of stuff around it to get it outside an get a decent pic of it. Spring cleaning you know...Vernski

Vernski · 03-05-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by p_rubottom

Vernski, do you remember the length of your u-bolts you had made?

Looks to be 7 1/4" on the u-bolts....Vernski

p_rubottom · 03-05-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vernski

Looks to be 7 1/4" on the u-bolts....Vernski

Thanks man!

Vernski · 03-06-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagletucky

Vernski,

Would you please post up a side view of you truck? I am in the process of doing exactly the same thing you did to the rear and would like to get a pic as a reference.

Thanks much,

Heres some pic's, I haven't done the front yet witch will be 2 1/2" spindles and a 2" coil as you see it's sitting higher in front, lowering the front will change the stance some. also with shackles you 2" lower....Vernski

**grumpy** · 03-06-2010, 06:40 PM

Who has a side profile pic of a leafspring gmc with a flip kit???

And how much of a notch is needed? Will a pipe notch be enough??

protrash64 · 03-06-2010, 09:02 PM

Here's one grumpy....I would think a pipe notch would do it just fine.

Eagletucky · 03-06-2010, 10:17 PM

Thanks Vernski!!

**grumpy** · 03-07-2010, 12:03 AM

Hey Pro, Thanks.

Is there any lowering blocks in there? or just a simple flip kit?

protrash64 · 03-07-2010, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by **grumpy**

Hey Pro, Thanks.

Is there any lowering blocks in there? or just a simple flip kit?

No blocks, just a flip. I'm not sure if I'm running a full pack of leafs or not. I dont know what would be stock.

bobcostas · 03-23-2010, 12:23 PM

Does anyone have a shot of their truck after a flip kit? I'm curious as to how dramatic a 5" drop would look.

protrash64 · 03-23-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bobcostas

Does anyone have a shot of their truck after a flip kit? I'm curious as to how dramatic a 5" drop would look.

See posts 37 thru 41.........

REDNOSE65 · 03-23-2010, 03:35 PM

I just found a flip kit at O'rielys. Gonna get it next week. I'm sure I'll be askin some questions...like "Does it have to be notched?"

bobcostas · 03-23-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

I just found a flip kit at O'rielys. Gonna get it next week. I'm sure I'll be askin some questions...like "Does it have to be notched?"

Can you post a link to the part or the part #? that would be awesome!

REDNOSE65 · 03-24-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bobcostas

Can you post a link to the part or the part #? that would be awesome!

Man...I just went to O'reilys. I had asked them over the phone if they had a flip kit they said yes. I went down there to get a part number all they had was a lowering kit (shackles)...anyway here's the part number to it if you need it Bob P/N 13-4100 ($43.29). Let me know if you here something different. I want to lower mine without notching it...
and not bagging it (for now anyway).

SCOTI · 03-24-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

Man...I just went to O'reilys. I had asked them over the phone if they had a flip kit they said yes. I went down there to get a part number all they had was a lowering kit (shackles)...anyway here's the part number to it if you need it Bob P/N 13-4100 ($43.29). Let me know if you here something different. I want to lower mine without notching it...and not bagging it (for now anyway).

Why not on the notches?

Robert Hicks · 03-24-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Here's one grumpy....I would think a pipe notch would do it just fine.

where did you find a bed cover that fit

protrash64 · 03-24-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Hicks

where did you find a bed cover that fit

.......it's a Gaylords.

REDNOSE65 · 03-25-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Why not on the notches?

Just don't know enough about them yet...not saying No, just No for now.
I really just want to get my truck on the road.

03-04-2010, 09:57 PM	#27
justcuz Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, Ca. Posts: 930	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs Vernski, You removed 3 leaves and still have 4 left plus the overload...must be a 3/4 ton. I thought 1/2 tons only had 5 leafs in em. (when you had leafs that is)

03-05-2010, 09:59 AM	#29
p_rubottom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 366	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs Vernski, do you remember the length of your u-bolts you had made?

03-05-2010, 11:15 AM	#30
64GMCHorsepower Justified! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Valencia, Ca Posts: 1,366	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs I think my 1/2 ton has 8 or 9 leafs in it.....I'll have to check when I get home.... __________________ Chad 1964 GMC Fleetside Shortbed....350/700R4 tranny

03-05-2010, 07:32 PM	#32
Eagletucky Where did THAT bolt go? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Speedway, Indiana Posts: 306	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs Vernski, Would you please post up a side view of you truck? I am in the process of doing exactly the same thing you did to the rear and would like to get a pic as a reference. Thanks much, __________________ The Swiss Car Club......A drinking club with a car problem....

03-06-2010, 06:40 PM	#37
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs Who has a side profile pic of a leafspring gmc with a flip kit??? And how much of a notch is needed? Will a pipe notch be enough?? __________________ Tim Road Hounds

03-06-2010, 09:02 PM	#38
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs Here's one grumpy....I would think a pipe notch would do it just fine. Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-06-2010, 10:17 PM	#39
Eagletucky Where did THAT bolt go? Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Speedway, Indiana Posts: 306	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs Thanks Vernski!! __________________ The Swiss Car Club......A drinking club with a car problem....

03-07-2010, 12:03 AM	#40
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs Hey Pro, Thanks. Is there any lowering blocks in there? or just a simple flip kit? __________________ Tim Road Hounds

03-23-2010, 12:23 PM	#42
bobcostas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 104	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs Does anyone have a shot of their truck after a flip kit? I'm curious as to how dramatic a 5" drop would look. __________________ '64 Corvair Ragtop '66 C10 Stepside "The oxen may be slow, but the Earth is patient"

03-23-2010, 03:35 PM	#44
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: Dropping the back of a 60-66 with leaf springs I just found a flip kit at O'rielys. Gonna get it next week. I'm sure I'll be askin some questions...like "Does it have to be notched?" __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518



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