Need schooled on rear flip kits!!

[95OBSMan]

1995 RCSB 5.7 TBI 4L60E 10 bolt

Getting ready to pull the trigger on parts for a 4/6 drop... So looking at rear flips there are some different "styles" to them, e.g. some have a lower plate with axle bracket while others have lower plate, axle bracket and a top plate for what appears to be for the stock U-bolts, the ones without the top plate use a true shaped U-bolt which is placed on either side of the spring down over the axle?!

So... which is a better setup? Both seem to be obviously working on our trucks but why the difference in the orientation of the U-bolts?!

Whats the majority here thats been used as far as flip kits?
Thanks for any input and or info!!

 

[fancyTBI]

I’ve got a flip that uses the true U shaped U bolts and a plate under the leaf pack. It was simple to install. Thats the only one I’ve used though.

 

[Drunkcanuk]

Almost hard to visualize what your saying..may have to provide some pictures for those of us with no imagination!!! Lol
For the record, I have the Belltech kit. It has the correct pinion angle built into it, so no dealing with wedges. Comes with transmission spacer and shock extensions. The notch is beefy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend that to you or anyone at all. Kinda been the standard for 30+ years.

 

[95burban]

Use belltech