Question about flip kit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

crazyjim · 03-17-2016, 11:12 PM

I see that the part that the rear end sets in has a hole in it and it's off center does that hole go back of the rear end or the front?

KQQL IT · 03-18-2016, 03:43 AM

Hole to the front, the axle has to go back for the driveshaft

riz · 03-18-2016, 08:09 AM

I just installed my McGaughey flit kit and the hole goes to the front.

RIZ

crazyjim · 03-18-2016, 07:40 PM

Thanks guys, I was also I was wondering when you buy 2.5 drop spindles can I cut my stock springs on the front and use them ?

crazyjim · 03-18-2016, 08:47 PM

Cant wait to see it lowered.

SkinnyG · 03-18-2016, 09:29 PM

You can totally cut the coils when you're doing spindles. Most guys lop a full coil off.

I prefer the tops of the tires even with the top of the fender edge, so I cut the coils until it sits at that height.

SkinnyG · 03-18-2016, 09:30 PM

What's the backspacing on those back wheels? If they are less than 5", you may have some clearance issues with a flip.

crazyjim · 03-18-2016, 09:58 PM

I'm not sure.I'm planning on new wheels and tires.

crazyjim · 03-18-2016, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

What's the backspacing on those back wheels? If they are less than 5", you may have some clearance issues with a flip.

Is the backspacing how deep the wheels is ?

crazyjim · 03-18-2016, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

You can totally cut the coils when you're doing spindles. Most guys lop a full coil off.

I prefer the tops of the tires even with the top of the fender edge, so I cut the coils until it sits at that height.

That's how I like them to set,Do you have any pics of your truck ?

SkinnyG · 03-18-2016, 11:34 PM

Backspacing is the distance the mounting flange to the backside of the rim. 5" will tuck.

Pictures (front: Belltech 3" spindles, 1-ton coils, 1-3/4 coils removed. Rear: flip kit, heavy leafs.):

crazyjim · 03-19-2016, 01:07 AM

Sweet looking truck.

Shady Rascal · 03-19-2016, 11:51 AM

3" spindles with one coil cut off of stock springs in front. Flip in the rear. You have to be careful with backpacing when dropping low like this. Not that it was much of an issue in this case because my wheels are pretty skinny.

95chev-w/t-guy · 03-19-2016, 07:02 PM

I have a flip kit in the back, currently cut coils in the front, about 3 (or more) coils cut out of the stock 1/2 ton springs (they were cut before I bought the truck, and the literally fall out with the front end of the truck on jacks). I got drop spindles and what I was told were lowering springs when I bought them, but I now believe they are stock springs. When I put the drop spindles in, I think they're 3", and the flip kit in the back I think is a 4-5" setup, I'm hoping the truck will more or less sit level given that it likely had a slight rake when it was stock. If it ends up dragging it's rear a little bit that's ok too.

crazyjim · 03-20-2016, 11:48 AM

Got flip kit in look's good.

**lolife99** · 03-20-2016, 12:13 PM

Make sure you trim the bottom of those u-bolts off!

SkinnyG · 03-20-2016, 12:30 PM

But leave at least half an inch, in case you need to shim the axle to correct any pinion angle issues.

crazyjim · 03-20-2016, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Make sure you trim the bottom of those u-bolts off!

10-4 big buddy.

riz · 03-21-2016, 08:14 AM

Buy drop coils. Don't mess with cutting them.

RIZ

Shady Rascal · 03-21-2016, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riz

Buy drop coils. Don't mess with cutting them.

RIZ

Why spend the money ?

Countless guys, myself included, have been cutting one coil off of stock springs for decades and been completely satisfied with the results it gives.

KQQL IT · 03-21-2016, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shady Rascal

Why spend the money ?

Countless guys, myself included, have been cutting one coil off of stock springs for decades and been completely satisfied with the results it gives.

Every square I've had didn't even get spindles, clip 2 with a chop saw.
Didn't have money for spindles then, do now. But like the results.

Clip 2 and flipped out back.

beltfedbill · 03-23-2016, 08:27 PM

Why is the hole off-set? If the axle is centered below the leaf pack on the tie bolt. What would change if it were centered on the top side of the leaf pack ? The reason I ask is that I bought axle perches , which have a center tie bolt hole, u-bolts and lower plates at work. All for under $50. I planned on flipping the axle, use the new perch and weld axle to perch, after setting the right pinon angle of course?

KQQL IT · 03-23-2016, 09:33 PM

Driveshaft needs shortened otherwise

LDO · 04-07-2016, 04:24 PM

Jim, which kit is that? I can't seem to find one that comes with the bump stops.

bbbc10 · 04-07-2016, 06:40 PM

It has the name brand in the pic....lol try ebay or the website

03-17-2016, 11:12 PM	#1
crazyjim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: The Dalles OR Posts: 123	Question about flip kit I see that the part that the rear end sets in has a hole in it and it's off center does that hole go back of the rear end or the front? Attached Images

03-18-2016, 03:43 AM	#2
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: Question about flip kit Hole to the front, the axle has to go back for the driveshaft __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

03-18-2016, 08:09 AM	#3
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: Question about flip kit I just installed my McGaughey flit kit and the hole goes to the front. RIZ

03-18-2016, 07:40 PM	#4
crazyjim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: The Dalles OR Posts: 123	Re: Question about flip kit Thanks guys, I was also I was wondering when you buy 2.5 drop spindles can I cut my stock springs on the front and use them ?

03-18-2016, 08:47 PM	#5
crazyjim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: The Dalles OR Posts: 123	Re: Question about flip kit Cant wait to see it lowered. Attached Images

03-18-2016, 09:29 PM	#6
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,267	Re: Question about flip kit You can totally cut the coils when you're doing spindles. Most guys lop a full coil off. I prefer the tops of the tires even with the top of the fender edge, so I cut the coils until it sits at that height. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

03-18-2016, 09:30 PM	#7
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,267	Re: Question about flip kit What's the backspacing on those back wheels? If they are less than 5", you may have some clearance issues with a flip. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

03-18-2016, 09:58 PM	#8
crazyjim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: The Dalles OR Posts: 123	Re: Question about flip kit I'm not sure.I'm planning on new wheels and tires.

03-18-2016, 11:34 PM	#11
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,267	Re: Question about flip kit Backspacing is the distance the mounting flange to the backside of the rim. 5" will tuck. Pictures (front: Belltech 3" spindles, 1-ton coils, 1-3/4 coils removed. Rear: flip kit, heavy leafs.): __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

03-19-2016, 01:07 AM	#12
crazyjim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: The Dalles OR Posts: 123	Re: Question about flip kit Sweet looking truck.

03-19-2016, 11:51 AM	#13
Shady Rascal Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Weatherford Texas Posts: 306	Re: Question about flip kit 3" spindles with one coil cut off of stock springs in front. Flip in the rear. You have to be careful with backpacing when dropping low like this. Not that it was much of an issue in this case because my wheels are pretty skinny.

03-19-2016, 07:02 PM	#14
95chev-w/t-guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Brunswick Posts: 98	Re: Question about flip kit I have a flip kit in the back, currently cut coils in the front, about 3 (or more) coils cut out of the stock 1/2 ton springs (they were cut before I bought the truck, and the literally fall out with the front end of the truck on jacks). I got drop spindles and what I was told were lowering springs when I bought them, but I now believe they are stock springs. When I put the drop spindles in, I think they're 3", and the flip kit in the back I think is a 4-5" setup, I'm hoping the truck will more or less sit level given that it likely had a slight rake when it was stock. If it ends up dragging it's rear a little bit that's ok too. Attached Images __________________ 1984 c10 - my forever truck 1991 GMC R2500 6.2 Diesel 1995 GMC K2500 LQ4 swap coming soon 2002 2500hd cclb LQ4/NV4500 2wd - parted out 1998 c1500 - sold for parts 1995 c1500 - sold to my brother, then sold again but still going Last edited by 95chev-w/t-guy; 03-19-2016 at 07:30 PM.

03-20-2016, 11:48 AM	#15
crazyjim Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: The Dalles OR Posts: 123	Re: Question about flip kit Got flip kit in look's good. Attached Images

03-20-2016, 12:13 PM	#16
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Question about flip kit Make sure you trim the bottom of those u-bolts off! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-20-2016, 12:30 PM	#17
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,267	Re: Question about flip kit But leave at least half an inch, in case you need to shim the axle to correct any pinion angle issues. __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate



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03-21-2016, 08:14 AM	#19
riz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: hudson,wi Posts: 805	Re: Question about flip kit Buy drop coils. Don't mess with cutting them. RIZ

03-23-2016, 08:27 PM	#22
beltfedbill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ky Posts: 2	Re: Question about flip kit Why is the hole off-set? If the axle is centered below the leaf pack on the tie bolt. What would change if it were centered on the top side of the leaf pack ? The reason I ask is that I bought axle perches , which have a center tie bolt hole, u-bolts and lower plates at work. All for under $50. I planned on flipping the axle, use the new perch and weld axle to perch, after setting the right pinon angle of course?

03-23-2016, 09:33 PM	#23
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,257	Re: Question about flip kit Driveshaft needs shortened otherwise __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

04-07-2016, 04:24 PM	#24
LDO Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Senatobia, MS Posts: 1,298	Re: Question about flip kit Jim, which kit is that? I can't seem to find one that comes with the bump stops. __________________ Once a Marine, always a Marine! My (Her) 57 Build "Beverly" My 66 Build "Betty" My 85 C10 "Old Blue" Help Me Find "Old Blue" OLD BLUE PART II

04-07-2016, 06:40 PM	#25
bbbc10 Diggin The SquareLife Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: garland,tx Posts: 1,933	Re: Question about flip kit It has the name brand in the pic....lol try ebay or the website

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