Newbie Question...flip kits

Alright, try to go easy on me. I'm new to the dually scene. I've been reading posts on your site and others for several weeks now. I'm about to take the plunge, bit I need a little bit more info first.

I own a 2000 Crew Cab Dually and want to lower it a bit. I don't really want to bag it and money is a factor. Btw, the truck suspension is bone stock and it currently has the stock wheels on it.

I've read that a flip kit will give me about an 8 inch drop in the rear. I really don't want to cut the frame, so is a c-notch necessary? Will I have tire rubbing issues and axle frame rubbing issues? I don't think shackles and hangers will give me enough, just 4 inches. I want a little more. The rear really sticks up in the sky.

For the front, should I go with 3 inch dropped coils? Or dropped spindles? Or both? How low should the front go to be matched up with the 8 inch drop I will get with the rear flip?

This is my daily driver and I don't want it riding rougher than it already does. Occasionally I pull a 18 ft car hauler with my 67 Chevy II Nova SS on it or all of our 4 four-wheelers. Otherwise, it has a fiberglass tonneau cover on it, so the bed never sees much weight at all.

Give me your thoughts and suggestions.

Check out they have a 3/4 kit and a 5/7 for that truck that comes with everything except shock witch they sell also. If you are wanting to go lower then 4 in the back you will need to notch the frame. expesually if you are pulling a trailer. Your ride I would have to say isn't going to be any worse then it is. And for rubbing you will probly have to trim the inside lip of the front fenders . The back should be good. If your running stock tire size. I had the 5/7 on my 94 1500 and was very happy with there kit. I am getting ready to order the 5/7 for my 2000 1ton non dually.

With the 5/7 kit on your 2000 model you will have to have at least a 3" notch in the rear frame section. If you don't want this then you will have to go with the shackle and hanger kit which is a 4" kit, I think. To achieve the 5" drop in the front the kit comes with spindle and springs. But I always prefer using springs and control arms so that you gain some clearance by not using spindles.

You may need some minor trimming to the rear inner fenders with the 5/7 kit depending on you tire size. Also if you go with the 5/7, I would suggest putting a helper bag kit on the rear just for added load support while pulling your car on the trailer. It really sucks pulling with a lowered truck without them IMO.

Thanks for the info. I'm still unsure about the flip and notch. In this post , guys indicate that they have the flip without the notch.

I really don't want to have to cut the frame. Isn't is hard as hell?

You can put the flip on without the notch but if will ride worse than it already does. The clearance between the frame rails and the rear axle will be about 1.5" and the bumpstop will also be in that. So when you put the least little load on it your axle will be on the frame and ride will be very bouncy/rough.

Ive ben doing abit of research on this too. I just bought myself a 95 crew cab 2wd dually. I live up in Canada where winter exists, so i need my drop to be driveable but still super low. Iam leaning towards the 5/7 from sporttruck direct. Seems affordable. How is the quality on that stuff? I havnt heard of that brand of drop or the shocks they suggest either. Also, my truck needs new tires too. What tire size should i run with a 5/7 drop?
Thanks

The sporttruck stuff seems to be good quality but they are sometimes out of stock on some things and a wait is involved. We waited on a set of squarebody spindles for about 5-6 months before they come in. They use Belltech parts in there kits also.

Tire size depends on the wheel you are running. If you have a stock setup then 225/75/16 or 225/60/16 will work on your application.

Sounds good. I will be running stock 16s. How driveable is a 6/8? or would you recomend the 5/7 or 5/8 for a "daily" driveable truck? I looked at Travis Noacks old red dually him and the Streettrucks crew rolled in for awhile. Iam going to contact him and see what the setup was. I know its 5" in the front, but im unsure of the rear.

I believe that the 5/7 is the lowest kit that is available for your truck. I would also suggest staying with this kit for drive-ability since you live in the Great White North. I have several customers in Alberta that are running the exact same kit with every wheel size from stock 16s up to 22s without any problems.

Thats the 5/8 i found. I think im gonna go with the 5/7 from DJM. Like i said ive used their stuff before and i like it! Do you need a bigger wheel then the 16s to clear a 3" spindle?