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lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 6:49 pm
by 356redux
Hey guys i just lowered my 92, composite rear, astro with a bell tech flip kit. I didn't use the hanger extensions or the longer shackles that are designed to lift the van back up after flipping it. i went for the full 6" drop with a c notch. I'm wondering if you 4x4 guys can use them to lift the rear. If someones interested in em, hit me up.

Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:49 pm
by T.Low
Thanks for the offer, but my rear is set; it's my front that I may still want to raise.

Anyone else?

Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:31 am
by LastCat
Ya, I think I could use them. Write me back and lets discuss the brackets. Is it very similar to the lowering brackets in the pic?

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Lastcat@comcast.net

Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:51 pm
by 356redux
Yeah the shackles are the same. But the front extensions are designed to lower the existing leafspring mounts down lower. Same concept as the pic just looks different. heres a link to an installed kit for reference. the shackles lower the rear mount and the front hanger spacers lower the front mount. Should be good for a 3" drop I think since the flip kit is a 6" when not using these parts and only a 3" when using them.

http://www.astrosafari.com/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=68

Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:42 am
by Smiliesafari
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Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:49 pm
by rlsllc
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Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:30 pm
by 356redux
sorry didn't realize there was a rivalry. I was just trying to soak up as much info as possible. So if anyone in Orlando wants these parts lemme know and anyone else, just cover the shipping and i'll send em to ya.

Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:21 am
by Smiliesafari
It's all in fun.............we just think it's ridiculous to ban linking to other sites that may have some real good info that will help someone. This site is all about helping our Astrosafarian brothers and sisters. Keep us posted on your build. It sounds great. I'm in Orlando also. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. \:D/

Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:33 am
by 356redux
I saw that you were in town and stumbled accros your rack conversion thread. Very impressed. I would love to do that, but i just spent a bunch of dough on a full moog front end rebuild along with polygraphite bushing replacement while doing the lowering. At least i know what i'll be doing next time my idlers need to be replaced. What part of town are you in?

Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:39 am
by snapple
356redux wrote:sorry didn't realize there was a rivalry. I was just trying to soak up as much info as possible. So if anyone in Orlando wants these parts lemme know and anyone else, just cover the shipping and i'll send em to ya.
Sent you a pm in regards to the shackles. :cheers:

Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 2:14 pm
by Smiliesafari
Shop.......3015 Clemson Dr. That's one block West of John Young Parkway on Silver Star Rd. Right behind the Lucky Spot restaurant. If you want to come by, call first, I'm not always there. Cell: 407 433 8539. \:D/

Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Sun Feb 21, 2010 6:07 pm
by 356redux
i'll check with ups and let you know.

Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:38 pm
by 356redux
hang tight on those parts, I have to make sure i don't need to lift it any before I send them out to you. I will keep you posted. Gimme a week or so, new wheels should be in by then.

Re: lift the rear end with leftover flip kit parts?

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:00 am
by snapple
ok cool! :cheers: