Chevy K10 Shackle Flip

Decided it was time to shackle flip the K10 to get a little extra clearance. I had originally planned to use the 56" springs but ran into some issues and decided to use the 52" springs for now.

[@jeremywalker2460]

Very helpful video thank you I'm hoping to start my shackle flip this weekend, on my 87 k5 4x4

[@stevekeenan9673]

Chicks don't get it... Lol. Been watching the build. I'm converting a 82 c20 diesel into a 84 k20 (so no smog in CA). just spent a few days with angle grinder and multiple sawzall blades and BFG removing the rivets to get my c20 front frame clean (under front grill support body mounts, sway bar brackets, and c20 crossmember and coil spring assembly. Got a similar talking to about the noise. Classic.

[@johndeere9929]

Love the AC/DC playing in the background

[@cdeprima1209]

I though the idea is to have shackles at 45 degrees for smoother ride?

[@e34mpower525i]

How much lift did you end up getting out of the shackle flip

[@jeremywalker2460]

What is the best shackle flip kit for a 87 K5 Blazer by your opinion?

[@bdavis12758]

Nice truck.... Been keeping up on most of your videos on your page and TONS of info and great at keeping your work professional and clean....... I'm actually doing a 6.0 swap in my 1980 k10 after deployment!!!! But I have some questions on the wiring portion of this swap...... Can you help me out on some info on this? I see people cutting and gutting the harness... I want to keep it stock with A/C with exception of low oil delete, rear o2 sensor delete...... Is this swap more of a plug and play swap? What do I have to do with the wiring?

[@stevekeenan9673]

Did you like running the four inch lift superlifts or the 52" b52 swap better?

[@Warndog9]

Great vid man. Looking forward to watching more of your builds. +sub

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

Thanks!

[@jdpower5552]

Dave, did I hear you correctly that the factory rear springs for K20 are 56inches? What year is the K20?

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

Both my 79 K20 and 84 K10 have 52" springs. I got my 56" springs from a Suburban at the wrecking yard, but not all Suburbans have 56" springs.

[@stevewalling5467]

Wheres that gas tank armour from? Sweet rig.

[@truedeadman]

looking good man. Looking forward to seeing how the truck is with the new springs and whatever rear bumper you fab/decide to run. If you want to swap to the 56s, you'll have to relocate both the front and rear spring hangers(if i am remembering correctly from the research i was doing when i was prepping to start my build)

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

Thanks! Actually on 56" you just have to run the shackle flip backwards and it comes out good, no need to move the front.

[@reverendrestomod5247]

Did you ever do a disc brake conversion on the 12 bolt? If so, do you have a parts list?

[@reverendrestomod5247]

The rear...

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

No not a 12 bolt, but here is a video of disc brake swap on a 14 bolt. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJbEqGltgrV3kMk

[@reverendrestomod5247]

@@Dicks4x4Garage Thanks, I've watched that. There seem to be no low cost solutions for the 12 bolt. $400+ for everything I've seen. Anyway, thank you for the reply!

[@karnedge101]

Your jumping around to much , k10, k 20, 56s or 64s 4 in spring front rear 2.5 blocks no blocks . Like can I buy a vowel?

[@cornishcapers2375]

Great video, where did you get the shackle flip mounts from?

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

I got mine through my work, but I think amazon etc sells them.

[@caidencrawford9913]

With the shackle inversion kit do you have to use the shackles with it or can you put the leaf spring straight in the inversion bracket

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

Have to use the shackes.

[@garett789]

For the hitch, I cut some 1/4 plate strips to go between the frame and hitch. It drops the hitch down a 1/4 but it allows it to sit on the shackle bracket with no issue. I did have to get a couple longer bolts but some I was able to reuse.

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

Thanks for the heads up, that is a good idea.

[@smileybelmer]

What company makes those shackles that you can reverse from 52 to 56 in leaf springs thank you for any info

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

These are superlift, I'm pretty sure you can use the ORD and DIY4x the same way.

[@freddiemartinez2746]

let me know how the payload and towing is with the shackle flip I wanna put one on my cc k30 but worried it might hurt some in those manners

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

I will let you know!

[@countryboyk5411]

What type of springs do you have? A shackle flip on compression springs do great under pressure. You can haul a 30+ ft 5th wheel an then some plus a full load of concrete if you wish, an all should be fine.

[@cthompson594]

Who did you get the shackle kit from

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

Summit racing

[@gavinw5606]

Looks great! I'm in the process of putting a 3" tuff country lift on my 81 k10

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

Thanks! Sounds like fun, are you running 3" springs all around?

[@gavinw5606]

+MrWhitels1 yessir hoping it works out good with some 33's

[@evanwarwick3629]

Gavin W how is the tuff country lift I'm looking at getting the same kit

[@charlesbatterby5564]

I got a 87 swb k10. What happens if you use stock springs. How much lift.

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

Shackle flips are made to be used with stock springs. The amount of lift depends on the shackle flip itself. The two I know of are 2 or 2.5 and 4".

[@charlesbatterby5564]

Thanks

[@metalbill]

Another Vegan! Northwest valley here! 1969 K10

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

Hell yeah!

[@jmiguel250r]

Have you thought of running 63" springs out of 90s Chevy?

[@jmiguel250r]

In the rear

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

I have read build threads where people have used them, but I haven't really gave them much thought. If my ride doesn't improve with the front springs and 56" when I get around to putting them on, I may consider it.

[@wallysworkin823]

63's make a huge difference in ride and flex. I had 1/2 ton springs out of a 2000 Silverado in my 84 and loved them.

[@hunter027]

What hitch do you have on there?

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

I will get the part numbers and let you know.

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

B&W HDRH25122

[@bdavis12758]

Also i have watched your videos on the wiring and the fan/battery tray and I have to be honest, your location and neatness is rather nice..... I also liked the way you used the relays and distribution piece against the firewall and it seems to be a nice place for it....... Can you clarify how and where you did the wiring for them and how much of the old wiring for the stock fuse box for the cab did you use/eliminate? I'm iffy with wiring and schematics as I only know what I was trained on which isn't much........ I rather trust your work so far on it and am interested in more info..... I know this may be a pain but LT1swap.com isn't as simple as it could and having a hard time understand some of the info.......... My whole build is mainly for a show and a Sunday driver per say as it is my first real build/restoration being only 24....... Building and engine and trans is a piece of cake but wiring isn't a specialty but willing to learn more for future builds........ Thanks in advance

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

I would start with the two following links and do tons of research. ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/312119-ls1-swap-faqs.html There is also a ton of threads with useful information. 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=206

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

You can also check out my K5 Swap thread, I have a schematic and talk about wiring. 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=532351

[@bdavis12758]

+MrWhitels1 thanks! I printed out all of the diagrams on lt1swap.com just a little unclear to me....... Especially with unpinning the wiring harness....... What is the need for that? Aside from getting rid of the vas, low oil and so fourth...... But after I watched your wiring videos I have a great deal of better inderstanding on what I'm suppose to do..... I'd rather do it once rather than a few times bc harnesses are oober expensive...... I like my emitissions just so I can keep it dependable and reliable as the old 350 is tired iron.......

[@joshhagen4182]

Your from Nevada no way! I’m rebuilding my k10 rn I live out in Henderson

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

Josh Hagen nice, how's the project coming?

[@wesleycooper7159]

Shackles are on backwards.

[@juanfo7307]

People out there build yer own shackle flip it's too easy if you know how to wrench on your own junk

[@Dicks4x4Garage]

It would be pretty easy, but for the price / time, most just want to bolt it up.

[@juanfo7307]

@@Dicks4x4Garage down here there's no other choice yo. Either make it or pay for astronomical shipping and import $$$. Watch this link of this truck and eyeball the shady shackle flip it came with yo that needs repair kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaawYnqZlrusmZI

[@e34mpower525i]

How much lift did you end up getting out of the shackle flip