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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: Lucky73 on February 10, 2010, 08:36:54 pm

Title: Flip kit ?
Post by: Lucky73 on February 10, 2010, 08:36:54 pm

So I here more and more about the flip kit.I just want to know much it actually drops it,and do you have to notch the frame? 

Title: Re: Flip kit ?
Post by: biscuit41 on February 11, 2010, 08:42:23 am

It will lower the rear of your truck the thickness of your axle+leaf pack.  I didn't have to use a c notch on mine but you may have to depending on the clearance...

Title: Re: Flip kit ?
Post by: VileZambonie on February 11, 2010, 10:05:35 am

If your rear springs still have a good arch you can get away without the C-notch.

Title: Re: Flip kit ?
Post by: three8six on February 11, 2010, 11:43:12 am

I cut the factory bumpstop and bracket off, and bought a bumpstop that was like 3/4 of an inch and put it directly on the frame just in case it does hit.....

Title: Re: Flip kit ?
Post by: biscuit41 on February 11, 2010, 03:23:52 pm

Quote from: three8six on February 11, 2010, 11:43:12 am

I cut the factory bumpstop and bracket off, and bought a bumpstop that was like 3/4 of an inch and put it directly on the frame just in case it does hit.....

My flip kit came with one.  I'm sure they are only a couple of bucks...

Title: Re: Flip kit ?
Post by: Captkaos on February 11, 2010, 04:57:44 pm

Expect about 5-7" of drop with a flip.

Title: Re: Flip kit ?
Post by: Lucky73 on February 12, 2010, 12:48:13 am

Thanks I may consider doing this

Title: Re: Flip kit ?
Post by: Flamingbig10 on February 12, 2010, 10:59:18 pm

When I had 3 leafs the flip lowered it almost 8" and when I added 2 leafs back it raised the rear up 3", I used a beltec flip kit with c-notch