The Lost Texan
Junior Member
- Joined
- Nov 18, 2023
- Posts
- 11
- Reaction score
- 3
- Location
- Up North
- First Name
- Shane
- Truck Year
- 1985
- Truck Model
- Silverado
- Engine Size
- LS
I currently have an all original factory ordered 1985 C10 Short Box 1/2 ton 2wd with 56” (6) leaf springs. It is my understanding this set up is a little unique due to the mass majority of the swb, 2wd 1/2 tons having 52” (4 or 5) leaf springs. I recently purchased an axle flip kit. My question: the flip brackets have two holes, one centered and the other off-set. Everyone I talk to and everything I read on the inter-web tells me to use the off-set hole and make sure the off-set hole is toward the front of the truck. The manufacturer of my flip bracket tells me the off-set hole is only for 52” leafs and the center hole is only for 56” leafs. Does this sound correct? 99% of the flips brackets I see only offer the one, off-set hole. Just curious why I have brackets with two holes (options). The purpose of the off-set hole is to move the axle back to make it centered in the wheel well, correct? Is this not necessary for 56” leafs? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
