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Help Support Hardline Crawlers :
Getting Flex From 85 k5
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if you run a set of rears up front and shackle flip with new springs in the rear (56's) its suposed to be good, never have ran it, about 4"s of lift
i run a 4" kit (pro comp) that flexes good and with just 4" of lift its real stable how much lift are you lookin for?
i run a 4" kit (pro comp) that flexes good and with just 4" of lift its real stable how much lift are you lookin for?
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dounf the that setup you wont need a 4" lift, the springs will do that, theres lotsa ways.. first you need to decide exactyl what use itll be for, it isnt hard to get away from nonstreet friendly, or not fun to tow with.. look on www.coloradok5.com :flipoff:
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ecsong187 said:
if just light usage then just get a cheap lift kit that is not Rancho, they are stiff.. get some soft rides up front and shackle flip the rear, what they are talking about above is pretty intense and extreme, and NOT required contrary to the latest trends :stirpot:
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with 4", 33's will fit great, for 35's youll need to trim the back lower corner ..
also, you can do a reverse FREE homemade shackle flip on the rear and itll give you flex, 5" to make her level (no chevy sag) and the pinion angle will be perrrrrrfect
.. this setup has been time tested and is GREAT for the average or slightly above average weekend player.. but not super heavy towing with shackle flip, kinda squishy.
also, you can do a reverse FREE homemade shackle flip on the rear and itll give you flex, 5" to make her level (no chevy sag) and the pinion angle will be perrrrrrfect
.. this setup has been time tested and is GREAT for the average or slightly above average weekend player.. but not super heavy towing with shackle flip, kinda squishy.i plan to go up to 37" or 38" tires eventually but for now i have 33" tires. i was thinking of jsut cutting out my fender for the bigger tires? where do i find info on the homemade shackle flip kit? because i saw someone on cragslist with one for sale for $100? i wouldnt know how to do any of this would you be able to help? if i do the rear shackle will it cause my rear to be way higher than my front? how would i level it?
thanks
edwin song
thanks
edwin song
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easy, you cut out a small square in the bottom of your rears rear shackle pod, and remove the shackle and flip it drop down throuhg the bottom and bolt up, sweet ass function.
http://coloradok5.com/shackleflip.shtml
http://coloradok5.com/shackleflip.shtml
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of course there are bolt on setups that require no work and give you 4" and u staill have checy sag, or do a free homemade setup and have no sag, either depends on you (ya we see ya boxer grinnin )
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either read that over info'd link i posted, or drive over and ill show you in 5 minutes
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and for 37/38's youll need 8" or 6 and trimming
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oh and that article tells you to move the front hanger forward, not necessary for using regular length springs
thanks for all the advice and help. so after doing this will me rear be a lot higher than my front? that is the only part im trying to figure out. sorry i dont have much experience thats why im asking so many questions
thanks
edwin song
thanks
edwin song
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no the rear will be 1 inch higher top off, top on or loaded youll be level, its sweet because ALL chevys sag, then it wont.
