73-87 pics wanted: cut coils and flip kit
hey guys, I have an 82 chevy custom deluxe. I want to drop it down using the flip kit c bracket and cut a coil-coil and half off. anyone have pics of this set up? and the c bracket has a hole in it for the spring pin. how does this go on?
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pretty sure thats what this 81 has - http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/9...9c966bfe_b.jpg
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The hole is to move the axle back so the driveshaft doesn't bottom out in the transmission. The hole should be in the front.
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I need my d/s to be about 1" further into my transmission. Will doing the flip help my out any?
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BTW- I do not recommend cutting more than 1 coil before you fit and check. If your springs are sagging 1.5 coils on the first cut will bottom out easily. |
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My coils are pretty healthy but I was going to cut 1 and re-install to see what it does. Thanks for the advice and help, it's very appreciated!
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For the rear I'm having my friend weld on new perches at the right angle and was wondering about shock extenders. I found some on summit that are western chassis. Summit part number WST-2074. Would these be good?
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i am now running GM's big block "dooley"coils with 2 coils cut. discontinued part but moog has the same thing for cheap
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So any one have any info on the shock extenders?
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That's what I thought. I will find out today when I go over to my buddies. Posted via Mobile Device |
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The rear of the spring is higher than the front. the center pin is at an angle like this \. so going from below the axle to above will move it forward. Correct? The hole goes to the front to move the axle back to the original location.
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That is the correct theory. I didn't find out today, couple problems came up
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Flip kit with 1.5 coils cut
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When you cut the front coils, how do you address the camber change? The previous owner
of my truck cut the front springs, I dont know how many coils but probably too much as it sits on the bumpstops with the new engine I'm putting in it. The thing has a crap load of shims already installed, and I dont think there is enough room left to shim all the camber out. |
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I cut the bump stops out but my camber didn't change. But to adjust it you have to shim the upper control arm
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Oh and flipping the axle with new perches does move the drive shaft further into the transmission
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my 74 is cambered bad, and there is only about an inch or so of shim room left.
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3 options
1. Buy new grade 8 bolts and replace them 2. Buy spindles and springs 3. Buy stock springs and cut 1-1.5 coils off max Posted via Mobile Device |
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