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01-23-2007, 12:07 PM | #1 |
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Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
I am gathering parts together to install my bags on the rear of my truck. It's a coils spring setup so any pics would help.
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01-23-2007, 12:22 PM | #2 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
So are you lookin for ideas or more of how others have theres setup? Here is my setup which is a little different that you might be looking for but I am proud of my setup so i will post it anyways. So what kind of rear setup where you thinking about going? Trailing arms with bags? 4 link and bags? Anyways good luck with your project
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01-23-2007, 12:30 PM | #3 | |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
Wow. I am only able to go the basic route now, but that is awesome. I am basicly replacing the coil springs with bags.
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01-31-2007, 11:49 AM | #4 | |
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tyhink im goin to do something like it
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01-23-2007, 12:24 PM | #5 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
I don't have a pic. I tried to find one because I know 67Fleet posted one of his (mine is the same). I just replaced my coil with the Slam Specialties RE7 bag.
There is the long bolt from the bottom of the trailing arm to the center mounting hole on the bag. Then there is a hole on either side of the center in the top of the arm. Then there are 2 mounting holes in the spring plate and the 1" hole for the fitting. The hardest part is the hole for the fitting. <edit> as well you should be proud of that setup, Josh. It's awesome! I think Zumo is on a budget for his shop rig though. Last edited by jimmydean; 01-23-2007 at 12:25 PM. |
01-23-2007, 02:27 PM | #6 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
With bolt-in c-notch....
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01-23-2007, 02:38 PM | #7 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
Are you pretty happy with that setup. I plan on a bolt in C-notch as well, but later on. I want to get the bags up and running right now.
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07-12-2011, 12:40 PM | #10 | |
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07-13-2011, 12:14 PM | #11 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
Are you referring to the trailing arm? If so, no. I do have an adjustable panhard bar since my ride height is considerably lower than stock.
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01-23-2007, 03:23 PM | #12 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
If you don't do the notch right now, the axle will be too close to the frame. I used a cup on the top that has a hole in the side for the hose. i will see if i can get a picture tonight.
With the 3" cup, at full dump the axle is resting on the factory bump stop. I will take the cup out once I get the notch installed and I trim my front cup. The cups I used in the rear are the ones with a single bolt. I threaded the bolt and cut it down, it is mounted to the top spring retaining hole. Again, I will try and get a picture so it make sense. [IMG]http://www.*****************/images/products/S10_Single_Port_Bolt_In_Front_Cups.jpg[/IMG] Last edited by jimmydean; 01-23-2007 at 03:26 PM. |
01-23-2007, 03:42 PM | #13 |
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I have cups also. Thanks Jimmy.
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01-23-2007, 10:43 PM | #14 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
heres mine. I built new trailing arms to get a little more drop.
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01-23-2007, 11:11 PM | #15 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
Where did you guys get your bags from? I want to order front and back but I want to make sure I order right the first time. Thanks for any info.
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01-23-2007, 11:42 PM | #16 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
I would get everything from Suicide Doors if you are looking for a basic bag setup. The guys there know what they are doing and the price is the best I've found.
They have a "build your own kit" page that lets you pick everything but the brackets and fittings. |
01-25-2007, 07:15 PM | #17 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
Here's mine on my red 68, bags bolted directly to the frame and trailing arm, 2 inch blocks and welded in c-notch......
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01-25-2007, 08:51 PM | #18 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
Zumo.... I might be able to help you get a 'budget' rear set-up going if you need some help. Budget means bags, DOT air line, & schrader valves for filling. Cheaper than the full nine yards & effective.
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01-28-2007, 04:40 AM | #19 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
Forgive my ignorance on the early style trucks and why you guys do as you do, but based on that picture, it looks as if your axle is just about bottomed out in your notch, and the bag isn't fully compressed. Why not remove that 2" block to allow the bag to compress more and allow yourself to get more lift?
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01-28-2007, 06:10 AM | #20 | |
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01-28-2007, 10:01 AM | #21 | |
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In effect, your making use of the additional clearance provided by the c-notch all the time, and not just when you're aired out. Last edited by Alvin; 01-28-2007 at 10:03 AM. |
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01-28-2007, 12:34 PM | #22 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
Without the block, to acheive a drop equal to 7" requires almost no air pressure in the bag which makes for a 'choppy' ride. By using the blocks for additional drop, you need more air in the bags getting closer to optimal pressures for the best over-all ride.
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01-25-2007, 09:24 PM | #24 |
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Re: Anyone have pics of their rear air bag setup?
Thanks jimmydean, I'll check them out.
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01-28-2007, 01:01 PM | #25 |
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What is the optimal pressue?
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