LevelSet™ 1973-87 C10 Rear Axle Flip Kit, OE Shocks, 5in Drop

• Bolt on lowering solution lowers the rear of your C10 pickup by five inches
• Preserves rear suspension geometry for a smooth ride with lowered stance
• 73-87 C10 lowering kit works with OEM-style shocks via relocation brackets
• Axle saddle brackets relocate axle centerline slightly to center in wheel opening
• Frame C-notch required to provide full axle articulation due to amount of lowering
• All welded steel components are finished in a durable black powder coat finish
• Designed to work with 3-inch axle tubes (OEM or aftermarket housing)
• Kit includes axle seats, tie plates, shock mounts, spacers, U-bolts, hardware, and instructions

Lower Your Squarebody C10’s Rear Suspension Five Inches with Our Bolt-On Kit

For most people, getting their Squarebody C10’s stance just right means updating your suspension to provide major drop front and rear without sacrificing ride quality. Sure, you can get your 73-87 C10 lowered Squarebody by torching or cutting your springs and other shade tree methods, but doing it right means better ride quality, proper suspension alignment capability for maximum tire life, and of course, no degradation in your truck’s handling abilities. Up front the typical lowered C10 four inch or so drop is usually accomplished with 2.5-inch drop spindles and lowering springs. Or you can choose to ditch the stock IFS for something like our LevelSet™ complete bolt-in IFS conversion that features a bolt-in subframe, tubular control arms, and rack-and-pinion steering conversion. Out back things are a bit easier by simply relocating the axle above the leaf spring pack and dealing with proper shock length. Our LevelSet™ rear axle C10 flip kit for OE-spec stock length shocks is the perfect solution to build a lowered Squarebody.

A Complete and Easy to Install Rear Lowering Solution for Your 73-87 C10 Pickup

Our rear axle flip kit is just the solution for those Squarebody owners looking to get the rear of their truck down low to match their front suspension drop. Our kit features precision laser cut and welded axle saddle brackets that aid in positioning your C10’s rear axle on top of the leaf spring pack. They are also designed to slightly relocate the axle assembly rearward to provide a proper aesthetic profile of your pickup with the rear wheels centered in the bed’s wheel opening. New U-bolts and tie plates are included to secure your relocated axle properly. You have peace of mind knowing you’re using all new hardware for such a critical suspension upgrade (not to mention many old U-bolts end up having to be cut off to be removed). All steel components are protected with a rich and durable black powder coat finish as well. Due to the amount of drop an axle relocation kit like this presents you’ll need to provide additional axle clearance to the frame with our bolt-in C-notch kit.

Maintains The Use Of OEM-Spec Shock Lengths

Often when lowering a C10 more than two inches in the rear you’ll find that stock shocks (or stock length replacement shocks) can bottom out, damaging the shock assembly. The usual answer is to buy lowered C10 shocks that are shorter and fit the stock mounting locations. This sounds easy but can be difficult for anything more than a mild two-inch drop. If your plan is to get down in the weeds our bolt-on 73-87 Chevy C10 flip kit includes a pair of shock relocation brackets that bolt onto the axle’s welded shock mounts, extending them the proper length to retain your stock shock length. This is especially helpful if you have already invested in a performance aftermarket shock for your stock ride height Square Body C10 and now wish to lower it. The shock relocation bracket includes its own hardware and spacers for a simple conversion, allowing you to retain your stock length shocks.

Make lowering a C10 an easy weekend job in your garage or driveway with our true bolt-on rear axle flip and shock relocation bracket kit for your 73-87 Square Body. Add our bolt-in C10 C-notch kit and your choice of front suspension drop components and have your C10 sitting just right in the stance department all in a single weekend and be ready for the next cruise night to roll up and turn heads!