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oscareltemblo 08-09-2007 02:32 AM

Air bags and Drag racing yes/no
 
I've been thinking about airbags but since I love to Drag race I don't know if shoulf put bags on my truck but I'm also building it for cruising so I need some opinions guys.

Kontrol Phreaks 08-09-2007 10:45 AM

Re: Air bags and Drag racing yes/no
 
Your best bet will be to install the 4 link system with an adjustable lower coil-over mount welded to the axle tube.

This will allow to switch the performance of a coil-over setup to an adjustable air suspension using a Shockwave. You could install a quick release air fitting on the shockwave airline going to the supply valve. So when you want to take it to a track, you can simply unbolt the shockwave, release the line and fitting, and bolt the coil-over back in place.

Now'll you have 2 different working suspensions on the back of your prostreet / protouring truck chassis. If you need parts for the truck let me know. I can help supply you with these items, or help guide you through the project. We're an authorized dealer for Chris Alston's Chassisworks and the images posted above are their products.

Good Luck with the project.

oscareltemblo 08-09-2007 10:32 PM

Re: Air bags and Drag racing yes/no
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kontrol Phreaks (Post 2301501)
Your best bet will be to install the 4 link system with an adjustable lower coil-over mount welded to the axle tube.

This will allow to switch the performance of a coil-over setup to an adjustable air suspension using a Shockwave. You could install a quick release air fitting on the shockwave airline going to the supply valve. So when you want to take it to a track, you can simply unbolt the shockwave, release the line and fitting, and bolt the coil-over back in place.

Now'll you have 2 different working suspensions on the back of your prostreet / protouring truck chassis. If you need parts for the truck let me know. I can help supply you with these items, or help guide you through the project. We're an authorized dealer for Chris Alston's Chassisworks and the images posted above are their products.

Good Luck with the project.

Could I do the coil over while with the trailering arms? I'm interested in this being able to interchange suspension for the track also do you have tubular front supensions that's something I'm planing also. I just saw your page

dwcsr 08-10-2007 12:01 AM

Re: Air bags and Drag racing yes/no
 
Check the rules. Most 12.0 and under classes don't allow bags

camaro__thunder 08-10-2007 01:04 AM

Re: Air bags and Drag racing yes/no
 
This truck is bagged with shockwaves, and has a Blown Alcohol engine.

http://www.jancecustoms.com/showfest...06_photo96.jpg

GWEE 08-10-2007 01:36 AM

Re: Air bags and Drag racing yes/no
 
WOW thats awesome, you have anymore pics of that truck. ive heard the shockwaves are good to sure for raceing but i havent seen one in action yet.

oscareltemblo 08-10-2007 01:52 AM

Re: Air bags and Drag racing yes/no
 
So I guess it will work and I just thought of something since torque is always carried more to the passenger side rear wheel I can up the pressure on that bag when racing ..


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