[SilverStreak] Flipped axels (again)

["Bussiere, Curtis L SFC RES USAR TRADOC" <curtis.bussiere@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am trying to post pictures of my 1974 Continental Supreme. Last summer I flipped the axels 
and installed new shocks in order to give the unit more ground clearance and present a better 
appearance when hooked up to a more modern higher tow vehicle.
 At that time there was much discussion about center of balance and some speculated that the 
additional 4 inches would make the rig a tipping hazard. This has proven to not be the case 
with us. We have put several hundred miles on since the flip and if anything it seems to handle 
better. It required new center pins and guide holes and of course anytime I remove a U bolt I 
replace it. The old shocks were a couple of inches to short and the boys at Auto Zone let me 
go back and dig through their shocks to find the size I needed. Of course all was torqued then 
routinely checked along the road for the first hundred miles as new U bolts will stretch. There 
has been no slipping and the axels track is true. This was a driveway project and I recommend it 
to anyone who wants to stop dragging their tail over every dip and improve the look of their unit 
when towing with a higher clearance vehicle. 
I will await directions for posting my pictures.
 This was not a 180deg flip it was moving the axels from top to the bottom of the springs. a 
180deg flip will not work as the axels are designed to flex one way only. (dot ask me how I know 
this) Thanks Curt