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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Brakes, Frame, Steering & Suspension => The Lows (Lowering/Drops) => Topic started by: 86gmc23 on September 01, 2010, 08:51:17 pm

Title: Flip Kits - What to look for?
Post by: 86gmc23 on September 01, 2010, 08:51:17 pm
Hey was pricing out suspension lowering kits/parts and came across these flip kits from Summit. I haven't done anything but put in aftermarket springs, struts, and shocks before so I don't really know what to look for in these kits. I understand whats going on in a flip kit but like I said, don't know what to look for. Any advice on these or something else would be great.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/Year/1986/Make/GMC/Model/C15-C1500-PICKUP/Department/Chassis-Suspension/Section/Suspension-Components/Part-Type/Flip-Kits/?Ns=Rank|Asc
Title: Re: Flip Kits - What to look for?
Post by: Captkaos on September 01, 2010, 08:55:32 pm
They are all pretty much the same, I have used both of those before.
One kit looks like it has shock extenders the other not
One kit has a frame C-notch (I recommend them on a flip) the other not.
Title: Re: Flip Kits - What to look for?
Post by: 86gmc23 on September 01, 2010, 09:44:03 pm
What kit would you recommend? One of these or any other? Not looking to go cheap but don't have ton of funds.
Title: Re: Flip Kits - What to look for?
Post by: Captkaos on September 01, 2010, 09:52:51 pm
Either is fine but I would get a C-notch (or make my own) and shock extenders with flip kits.
Title: Re: Flip Kits - What to look for?
Post by: 86gmc23 on September 01, 2010, 09:55:22 pm
I hear ya on making them but just short a welder. Where do you get material from that you use to fab brackets and such? I used to do alot of fab and tig welding when I worked in Fort Lauderdale, but since I moved north don't know where to find anything here.
Title: Re: Flip Kits - What to look for?
Post by: Captkaos on September 01, 2010, 10:01:03 pm
I was only talking about making the C-notch.  I generally use 6" pipe (sch80), the extenders are so cheap I just pay for them.
Title: Re: Flip Kits - What to look for?
Post by: 86gmc23 on September 01, 2010, 10:03:48 pm
Dont have any pictures of set up do you?