centering the axle on a flip kit without predrilled hole ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**67cheby** · 02-12-2011, 03:50 PM

my friend is doing a flip kit on his 87 chevy , he is using generic axle perches, he knows that the nipple on the leafs doesnt go in the middle hole(of the new axle perch or seat ) after a flip, but does the axle go forward or backwards and how much ?? 3/4 inch or an inch ?????

lilpoindexter · 02-12-2011, 06:50 PM

google DJM instructions for their flip kit... . But you are trying to move the axle back...so that means the hole goes forward....dont remember how much

http://www.djmsuspension.com/Instruc...p/FK1024-5.pdf

3r!c84 · 02-12-2011, 07:10 PM

here is a pic of the flip bracket if it helps

and its moving the axle back btw

1LowToy · 02-13-2011, 10:31 AM

I did mine from an axle purch from tractor supply ($10). Drilled a hole same size as the one it came with, and the spring plate cap 1" back. If I were to do it again I'd leave it centered and get the drive shaft shortened. It can make the wheel look too far back in the wheel well. I'm going to wait until I get the stepside bed on to see how it looks then, maybe adjust the bed back away from the cab.

lilpoindexter · 02-13-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 1LowToy

If I were to do it again I'd leave it centered and get the drive shaft shortened.

I agree...For some reason my axle was a little back, and then with the flip kit it went even further back...i'm going to swap trannies shortly, and when I do, I'm taking the perches out, drilling them in the center...I don't like the rear axle back look.

**67cheby** · 02-14-2011, 11:12 AM

thanks for the pics and everyones help

02-12-2011, 03:50 PM	#1
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	centering the axle on a flip kit without predrilled hole ?? my friend is doing a flip kit on his 87 chevy , he is using generic axle perches, he knows that the nipple on the leafs doesnt go in the middle hole(of the new axle perch or seat ) after a flip, but does the axle go forward or backwards and how much ?? 3/4 inch or an inch ????? __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-12-2011, 06:50 PM	#2
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,130	Re: centering the axle on a flip kit without predrilled hole ?? google DJM instructions for their flip kit... . But you are trying to move the axle back...so that means the hole goes forward....dont remember how much http://www.djmsuspension.com/Instruc...p/FK1024-5.pdf

02-12-2011, 07:10 PM	#3
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: centering the axle on a flip kit without predrilled hole ?? here is a pic of the flip bracket if it helps and its moving the axle back btw Attached Images __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90 Last edited by 3r!c84; 02-12-2011 at 07:11 PM.

02-13-2011, 10:31 AM	#4
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: centering the axle on a flip kit without predrilled hole ?? I did mine from an axle purch from tractor supply ($10). Drilled a hole same size as the one it came with, and the spring plate cap 1" back. If I were to do it again I'd leave it centered and get the drive shaft shortened. It can make the wheel look too far back in the wheel well. I'm going to wait until I get the stepside bed on to see how it looks then, maybe adjust the bed back away from the cab. Attached Images

02-14-2011, 11:12 AM	#6
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: centering the axle on a flip kit without predrilled hole ?? thanks for the pics and everyones help __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172



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