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jimmydean · 05-14-2008, 12:14 AM

The RE8 is just a larger bag (8" vs. the RE7 7") I don't think it supports more weight (but I could be wrong). You might want to step up to an HE, but a big block is only about 200 pounds heavier, if even that much.

<edit> My bad, the RE8 are good for another 450 pounds. The HE doesn't improve on that either, that seems strange to me. The Max diameter is only .75", but it might be close. Still, 2,262 per bag is a lot on the RE7's. Load balanced you are looking at 4524 pounds. I don't think your front end will be that heavy.

The HE has I higher PSI rating, but the load rating is the same, so I don't think there is a benefit to using them.

05-14-2008, 12:14 AM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Does anyone run RE-8 Slam bags in the front?? will they fit?? The RE8 is just a larger bag (8" vs. the RE7 7") I don't think it supports more weight (but I could be wrong). You might want to step up to an HE, but a big block is only about 200 pounds heavier, if even that much. <edit> My bad, the RE8 are good for another 450 pounds. The HE doesn't improve on that either, that seems strange to me. The Max diameter is only .75", but it might be close. Still, 2,262 per bag is a lot on the RE7's. Load balanced you are looking at 4524 pounds. I don't think your front end will be that heavy. The HE has I higher PSI rating, but the load rating is the same, so I don't think there is a benefit to using them. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210 Last edited by jimmydean; 05-14-2008 at 12:26 AM.