1988 – 1998 GM/Chevrolet 1500 series trucks (-2″ drop)
Designed to work directly with CalTracs. These hangers replace the original front hangar plates.
These front hangars are intended for use when aftermarket lowering hangars used to lower the truck will not allow the use of CalTracs on the spring. This product will lower the truck 2″ like most aftermarket hangars, but are designed to work directly with our CalTrac bar kits.
Includes (2) two hangers and required hardware.
NOTE: These will not fit long bed models or 454SS. without modification
If you are unsure which part number will best fit your vehicle, please call Calvert Racing at 661-728-9600, Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, PST.
$175.00
In Stock
FLIP CONVERSION KIT for 1500 SERIES TRUCKS (for CalTracs)
1967-2019 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Trucks
Basic FLIP CONVERSION KIT for 1500 Series Trucks with CalTracs* and a 3″ axle tube and 2.5″ wide spring* already installed.
Includes: Two Rear Mounts, Two patented Calvert Heavy Duty Perches, and set of Four U-Bolts with hardware.
A flip kit moves the axle from beneath the leaf spring to on top of the leaf spring, which lowers the truck.
ALSO AVAILABLE: Flip kit for 3″ axle tube and 2.5″ wide spring, part #FLP-3132
*THIS CONVERSION KIT DOES NOT INCLUDE CALTRACS.
SPRING PERCHES FOR 2.75″ AXLE TUBE
Set of (2) Two Perches. Fully enclosed for added strength, pedestal tabs ensure heat penetration when welded to housing. Perch extends to center line of axle tube for more surface area. Precision laser cut. Requires welding to axle, see graphic for info.
Check out the comparison graphic to see how Calvert’s patented Heavy Duty Perches compare to other manufacturer’s stock perches.
Patented HD Axle Perches. Universal design fits nearly every application. Available to fit the most common axle tube diameters; 2.25″, 2.5″, 2.75″, 3″, 3.25″ and 3.5″
WELDING ONTO AXLE: Pinion angle recommendation is -2 to -4 degrees when used with CalTracs. NOTE: This is the angle of the pinion in relation to the angle of the output shaft of the transmission, NOT the driveshaft. Add the angle of the pinion yoke to the angle of the output shaft with the vehicle sitting at rest with weight on the tires.
SET OF FOUR SQUARE U-BOLTS w/hardware
3″ axle diameter x 9″ long, axle BELOW springs.
Square U-bolts, Grade 5 material, zinc plated, 5/16″ diameter. Set includes 4 U-bolts, plates, nuts and washers.
Calvert Racing’s square u-bolts are 9/16″ ” diameter. We recommend torqueing truck/square u-bolts to 90-100 foot lbs. After running the vehicle down the track a few times, we also recommending checking the u-bolts and readjusting if necessary. Please see FEQ page or CalTracs Installation Guide for more info.
(SQ300x900 shown)
SET OF FOUR ROUND U-BOLTS w/hardware
3″ axle diameter x 7″ long, for axle ABOVE springs
Round U-bolts, zinc plated Grade 5 material, 1/2″ diameter, kits include 4 U-bolts, with nuts and washers.
NOTE: While you can use your vehicle’s stock ubolts with CalTracs, Calvert Racing’s 1/2″ diameter u-bolts is an upgrade as most stock applications come with 7/16″ diameter u-bolts. We recommend torqueing the u-bolts to 65-70 foot lbs. After running the vehicle down the track a few times, we also recommending checking the u-bolts and readjusting if necessary. Please see the FAQ page on this website or CalTracs Installation Guide for more info.
(UR275x70 shown)