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Old 11-12-2005, 09:53 AM   #1
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Air bag suspension

I was told that there is a company that makes 67-72 chevy front and rear air bag brackets and plates. That with a little frame drilling they can be bolted up. I am thinking it was called suicide door or something. Any of you know this company or know of any company that sells mounting bag plates made for the 67-72 trucks. Also have you used them. THANKS !!
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Old 11-12-2005, 09:57 AM   #2
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Re: Air bag suspension

you would be right about the name and here is the link to their web page
http://www.*****************/ I have just recently used there front mounting plates but I didn't get the rear becuase I am mounting the bags in the stock coil spring location. and all you have to do to mount them is drill 4 holes per side in your crossmember.
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Old 11-12-2005, 07:11 PM   #3
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Re: Air bag suspension

SuicideDoors is where I got everything used in my Air Bag Installation Guide in the FAQ section.

Here's the link:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=129463
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Old 11-12-2005, 11:02 PM   #4
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Re: Air bag suspension

Thanx for posting the link MrShelley...I've been wanting to add it to my favorites for awhile but haven't seen it posted lately...how's the project coming?
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Old 11-13-2005, 01:00 AM   #5
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Re: Air bag suspension

Shev - there are all sorts of good posts in the FAQ section
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Old 11-13-2005, 10:45 PM   #6
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Re: Air bag suspension

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Shev - there are all sorts of good posts in the FAQ section
Holy smokes there are sticky's now...shows you how much attention I pay...
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Old 11-13-2005, 10:06 AM   #7
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Re: Air bag suspension

Thats cool thanks ! But what size bags are you guys using. Some company I have found have diffrent height,dia. and weight bags.
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Old 11-13-2005, 03:29 PM   #8
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Re: Air bag suspension

Firestone F6873(224c/2600lb) or a Slam Specialties RS72.
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Old 11-13-2005, 05:08 PM   #9
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Re: Air bag suspension

Same bags front and rear?
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Old 11-13-2005, 08:13 PM   #10
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Re: Air bag suspension

If it's the 67-72 yes.
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Old 04-09-2009, 01:43 PM   #11
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Re: Air bag suspension

Some things ..Mr Shelly should add to the air bag thread

REAR: What size are the bolts?

2 Long lower bolts

4 top mounting bolts

Air line hole size and drill bit size

Air bag mounting hole size and drill bit size


FRONT: Size of bolts

Hole size and drill bit size for the top mounting plate.

8 bolts nuts and washers for top plate

4 bolts and washer for top bag mount

4 bolts and washer for bottom bag mount

Also the guys at Suicide Doors recomend that you use the round plates
on the back. Weld them to the frame and trailing arms.

This way the bag sits entirely on steel. If you just use the frame and trailing arm
part of the bag is overhanging.
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Old 04-09-2009, 01:48 PM   #12
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Re: Air bag suspension

Also if you can't turn your frame upside down I guess you have to drill laying on your back! lol

Awsome pics BTW

It has helped alot.

I just need the hardware and brill bit sizes...........then start drilling

Anybody with a plazma cutter want a free night or two in Niagara Falls to go to
the SUNDOWER feel free to bring it over......lol
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Old 04-13-2009, 02:03 PM   #13
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Re: Air bag suspension

Plasma cutter for the 1" hole is a breeze.....pics are coming of my install....soon

$45 for the day.
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Old 04-13-2009, 02:13 PM   #14
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Re: Air bag suspension

You realize this thread is over 3 years old, right?
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Old 04-13-2009, 04:26 PM   #15
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Re: Air bag suspension

O ya. Old info is still good info. Need to make ONE big super thread on airbags

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