QZ
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Axle flip will give you about 5 1/2 or 6 inches of lift. As mentioned the easy way is to just pull the rig up on scrap lumber to get it level. From there the rail clearance is set then the FW height is adjusted. Correct track kits will give you 2" of lift. Some rigs have lower shackle holes that might give an inch and some tire sizes may help. Some even end up cutting everything off and installing a sub frame. When all this is done your stabilizers may not reach or may be maxed out and you can buy longer stabilizers. The first step may also be too high so a new step may be needed or some will build a step box.
Visualize moving the axle from on top of the spring to below the spring. Measure your axle diameter plus the perch that is welded to it plus the thickness of the spring pack PLUS the thickness of the perch again you will come up with the amount of lift. As you will see, the axle doesn't flip over it just moves from on top to underneath and will have a new perch weld opposite the existing perch. While you are doing all of this or just for any suspension system I would highly recommend a wet bolt kit. The side plates are twice as thick as oem and give a very heavy duty set up. The Dexter ez flex equalizer is also another nice option.
I cant tell from your pic but some superglide hitches have two options of feet sizes. The feet are the bracket between the black upper tube and the bottom silver tube. If yours are tall you may be able to drop it an inch or so with a short foot.
Visualize moving the axle from on top of the spring to below the spring. Measure your axle diameter plus the perch that is welded to it plus the thickness of the spring pack PLUS the thickness of the perch again you will come up with the amount of lift. As you will see, the axle doesn't flip over it just moves from on top to underneath and will have a new perch weld opposite the existing perch. While you are doing all of this or just for any suspension system I would highly recommend a wet bolt kit. The side plates are twice as thick as oem and give a very heavy duty set up. The Dexter ez flex equalizer is also another nice option.
I cant tell from your pic but some superglide hitches have two options of feet sizes. The feet are the bracket between the black upper tube and the bottom silver tube. If yours are tall you may be able to drop it an inch or so with a short foot.