I'd venture to guess the number one selling shackle flip on the market today.

I'll let the pictures do the talkin'.


First generation Chevys 67-72.

http://diy4x.com/cart/image/cache/First%20gen%20shackle%20flip%20n%20switch-400x400.jpg

73-87 chevys. 1/2 and 3/4 ton pictured and 1 ton available.

http://www.diy4x.com/images/shflipkit.jpg

This is an older photo. Stock units all have the DIY4X logo in the center plate. We do customize the center piece if ya want us to. We've done all kinds of bizarre stuff in the center but hey, that's what its all about making your truck "your own."

All kits ship with bracketry, captured nut strips, grade 8.2 serrated flange bolts and greasable poly urethane bushings.

Don't forget to add some greasable bolts to your order!

$170-$195 with or without shackles.

The gold standard!

I Am Doing A 97 Sub Its Got A Straight Axlel Conversion In The Front Now I Want To Do A Shakle Flip On The Rear
How Much Would It Be Shipped To 95138

Thanks Don

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Thanks for the orders.

Will this work on the rear of an S10?

Will this work on the rear of an S10?

No idea really. Call me and we can do some comparisons and see where things fall. It may be possible that these or one of the other models may work.

btt

how much will it be shipped to 29653 for a 91 fullsize

Is that a '91 Blazer, Sub, or CC?

If it is the old body style then.....$218.40 with shakles and $190.40 without.

i pm'ed, did you get it??

ok, bought the flip kit, now would a, add a leaf for the rear get me to 6 in lift?

ok, bought the flip kit, now would a, add a leaf for the rear get me to 6 in lift?


That'll work.

sweet, now how about front. what u got that'll work

79 k10

sweet, now how about front. what u got that'll work

79 k10

Works excellent with the B52 kit. Rear stock 52's in the front get you a 4" flexy lift up front.

what is a flexy lift?

what is a flexy lift?



Well something like this, we got a little more out of it as the springs broke in a bit more and some brake line lengths were sorted out. Not too bad for stock springs.

http://www.diy4x.com/photos/flex3.JPG

What is the difference between the 1 ton kit and the 3/4 ton kit?

What is the difference between the 1 ton kit and the 3/4 ton kit?

Spring pin to spring pin width is deferent between the two.

I'd venture to guess the number one selling shackle flip on the market today.

I'll let the pictures do the talkin'.


First generation Chevys 67-72.

http://www.diy4x.com/images/429/firstgen%20shackle%20flip.JPG

73-87 chevys. 1/2 and 3/4 ton pictured and 1 ton available.

http://www.diy4x.com/images/shflipkit.jpg

This is an older photo. Stock units all have the DIY4X logo in the center plate. We do customize the center piece if ya want us to. We've done all kinds of bizarre stuff in the center but hey, that's what its all about making your truck "your own."

All kits ship with bracketry, captured nut strips, grade 8.2 serrated flange bolts and greasable poly urethane bushings.

Don't forget to add some greasable bolts to your order!

$170-$195 with or without shackles.




So I bought a set of these, wow these are beefy, would recommend to anybody. Just be sure to order the shackles with the flip. Also the flip kit doesn’t come painted, which is cool, I painted mine red.
the diy logo didnt look like this, it was more like cursive




free bump

question, i finally got these on, i also did a add a leaf and now my angle is really off, and my drive line is too long. (yoke is hitting drive line) what would fix this issue? perches??

question, i finally got these on, i also did a add a leaf and now my angle is really off, and my drive line id too long. (yoke is hitting drive line) what would fit this issue? perches??

Can you be more specific IE: What vehicle and did you swap axles?


Edit: I see you have a 79 K10, did you swap in a 14 bolt by chance?

Can you be more specific IE: What vehicle and did you swap axles?


Edit: I see you have a 79 K10, did you swap in a 14 bolt by chance?

no i havent been able to do that yet. i still have the 12 bolt

drive line id too long.


This is where your losing me.

When you lift the rig, your driveline should end up too short. Just the physics of the beast. Something isn't right. Shoot some pictures and email them to me and we'll do what we can to help you figure it out.

As far as driveline angles, yes. Perches would fix or a shim would also fix it, within reason.

Deal with the angle first, and see where your length ends up.

This is where your losing me.

When you lift the rig, your driveline should end up too short. Just the physics of the beast. Something isn't right. Shoot some pictures and email them to me and we'll do what we can to help you figure it out.

As far as driveline angles, yes. Perches would fix or a shim would also fix it, within reason.

Deal with the angle first, and see where your length ends up.

ok pics it is

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/laybac101/shackle002.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/laybac101/shackle004.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/laybac101/shackle006.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/laybac101/shackle007.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/laybac101/shackle009.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/laybac101/shackle013.jpg



as you can see the driveline is butted all the way up onto the slip yoke.

That's definitely not good!

I have no idea what would cause the pinion to roll that far on you.

Don't suppose you have before the flip photos?

Shorter shackles would help. Looks like you have crosstied 6" shackles. You could get away with 4.5".

Perches would correct your problems without messing with the shackles.

Only other suggestions I can make is to take a good hard look at the axle housing. Has any of it been altered? Have the tubes spun in the housing? Make sure the spring center pins are fully into the hole in the perch. Inspect your leaf springs for bent or damaged leaves. Front hangers for the springs are stock and unaltered.

this is a common problem with but typicaly with long beds.

it also looks like you shackle is longer than 4", which will push the rear down farther too.

simple geometry, the father you pivot some thing the more angle it will create.

you can lower the front of the springs to bring it level and take out the add a leaf.
you can shorten the rear shackle.
you can rotate the axle.

this is a common problem with but typicaly with long beds.

it also looks like you shackle is longer than 4", which will push the rear down farther too.

simple geometry, the father you pivot some thing the more angle it will create.

you can lower the front of the springs to bring it level and take out the add a leaf.
you can shorten the rear shackle.
you can rotate the axle.

That's definitely not good!

I have no idea what would cause the pinion to roll that far on you.

Don't suppose you have before the flip photos?

Shorter shackles would help. Looks like you have crosstied 6" shackles. You could get away with 4.5".

Perches would correct your problems without messing with the shackles.

Only other suggestions I can make is to take a good hard look at the axle housing. Has any of it been altered? Have the tubes spun in the housing? Make sure the spring center pins are fully into the hole in the perch. Inspect your leaf springs for bent or damaged leaves. Front hangers for the springs are stock and unaltered.


thanks for the help, i think imma weld on the perches put the pins in the inch and a half hole and see where we are, if i have to ill get drive line shortend up.

would having the rear end higher than the front of the truck play a role in this??

yes and no, if you lowerd the rear via shortening the shackle then yes it will help. if you raise the front to meet the rear then no.

yes and no, if you lowerd the rear via shortening the shackle then yes it will help. if you raise the front to meet the rear then no.

ty,


wow talk about highjacking a thread, sorry diy, i love the flip kit i have recommened it to everybody, i hope that gives you more bussiness. once i get in your perches ill pm you on how it turns out. TRK your the man, thankyou for your help, i guess i just have to take it one step at a time. the perches i orders allow me to move the axle back up to 1 1/2 inches so once i get them on ill go from there. Ordered perches from DIY of course. :D

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Make them for a 97 z71? How much shipped to 76643.

Make them for a 97 z71? How much shipped to 76643.



We have some prototype work done for some of the later model stuff. Not sure what all it will fit though.

Give me a shout at the shop some time.

Here's some brackets kert made for me... hopefully I'll have action shots in a little while :)

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k266/Avery4jc/IMG00039.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k266/Avery4jc/k10%20back%20half%20rebuild/100_6598.jpg
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k266/Avery4jc/k10%20back%20half%20rebuild/100_6613.jpg

Kert makes some sweet stuff :grinpimp:

I got the flip with the holes too :D
http://www.norcalbigdawgs.net/Gallery/albums/album243/camera_079x.thumb.jpg

Kert is a pretty kick ass spotter too :laughing:
http://www.norcalbigdawgs.net/Gallery/albums/album243/of_50_590_398.jpg

Kert is a pretty kick ass spotter too :laughing:
http://www.norcalbigdawgs.net/Gallery/albums/album243/of_50_590_398.jpg


So.... How do I go about living this down....:flipoff2::D

Come back out here and redeem yer self.And not with the mini van :flipoff2:

Blazerfest is in July :D

bump for a kick ass seller:smokin:

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Thanks for the orders!

Thanks

I am interested in a set of your UDSR shackles but am not nuts about the bling bling star you guys cut into them, can I get a set without it and does the price of $82 fore one or fore 2 of them in a set?

PM me if posible

I am interested in a set of your UDSR shackles but am not nuts about the bling bling star you guys cut into them, can I get a set without it and does the price of $82 fore one or fore 2 of them in a set?

PM me if posible

Sold in pairs. We can make them plain or with other designs, your choice! Just give us a call at the shop.

ok pics it is

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/laybac101/shackle002.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/laybac101/shackle004.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/laybac101/shackle006.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/laybac101/shackle007.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/laybac101/shackle009.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y290/laybac101/shackle013.jpg



as you can see the driveline is butted all the way up onto the slip yoke.

Is this common? If I do this to my 1985 CUCV 1028 am I then going to have to buy something else to correct it?

Andy

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No, this isn't common. Most guys find that the flip will rotate the pinion about just right. I have flipped the shackles with this kit for every truck the shop has save one and several for customers and have never seen a pinion angle end up like the one you pictured.

Some of this does depend on what particular parts your using in your combination.

In case you haven't seen the other thread, we're building these for some Dodges as well. Website guys is working on the site to get them added but we are taking phone orders for them.

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When I flip the shackle will I get a true 4'' or will I have to drop front hanger also.And if I only drop the rear will the spring angle be ok. Thanks

Do you have anything for an 03 Silverado 1500 and if so how much would it coast and what are the specs on it. thanks

let me get a price shipped to 39046

Been shipping these in larger than normal numbers. Thanks for all the orders!

Managed to get a few of these back on the shelf yesterday.

I will be ordering this kit soon for my 79 jimmy...
Can I get a price shipped to 80233...? John

WOW... I just looked at you web sight...! lots of cool stuff...
I like the ajustable front hanger too.. Very cool (on my list to get)
Do you also make this for the rear...? So both front and rear leafs can be adjusted...? That would be very cool.....:smokin:

I will be ordering this kit soon for my 79 jimmy...
Can I get a price shipped to 80233...? John

$190ish shipped.

WOW... I just looked at you web sight...! lots of cool stuff...
I like the ajustable front hanger too.. Very cool (on my list to get)
Do you also make this for the rear...? So both front and rear leafs can be adjusted...? That would be very cool.....:smokin:

We have made a few hangers like this. For whatever reason, the product never saw much attention. I'll build you one if you want it, call me and I'll set it up.

Couple Shackle flips on the shelf again.

Thanks for the orders.

Is this common? If I do this to my 1985 CUCV 1028 am I then going to have to buy something else to correct it?

Andy

this was my fault... i also put on an add a leaf when i did the flip :shaking: i know bad move. but this in no way reflects on this kit...this kit rocks and is very easy to install. :D

Thanks for the orders. Our shackle flip has always been a strong seller for us.

I have a 76 chevy with a 10in all spring skyjacker lift i was looking for about 4in of lift in the rear which shackle flip kit would i need,Can i still load up the bed.Also im having a problem with my rear leaf spring studs they keep breaking i have 40in ground hawgs and a corp 14 bolt with 5:13s and a detroit locker would ladder bars fix this or a 3 link? could you make me something like that

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Ive got a 77 k5. How much would a kit be shipped to 97305 (Salem,OR)? thanks

Usually run around $20 shipping. This makes for a pretty heavy box.

Just got mine in teh mail today! These things are beefy:smokin:

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/373/img00137201012031616.jpg

some other fun stuff from Kert

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4258/img00138201012031616.jpg

Shackle flips have been moving fast this spring/summer. Thanks again.