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Flip kit necessary with a 4/5 drop?

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Old 11-05-2009
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Flip kit necessary with a 4/5 drop?

I got a DJM 4/5 drop from a guy on this forum, but when shipped, the box was tore and some parts are missing. My question: Is a rear flip kit necessarily needed or can I just flip the rear axle? If not, then please post the link you may have used to flip the axle.

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itd prolly be cheaper to buy a flip kit then cutting your perches off, buying new ones, and welding them on bottom of the axle
 
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Ok then. Thanks
 
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couldnt you just flip the spring hangers for the price of 8 grade 8 bolts and nuts
 
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if you want the 5" than yes you need the flip kit. If you flip your Rear shackles you'll only get 2"
 
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Old 11-06-2009
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then get lowing shackles he can get at least 4
 
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hows that gonna work downey? gonna cut holes in the bed?


just get a flip kit, and call it done
 
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just put in an explorer axle and make it even easier
 
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so a flip kit is about $50 and an expo axle is around $150 I'd just do the flip kit
 
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