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justincat · 12-16-2010, 06:59 PM

Can I install airbags and just fill them up and let them down with my shop compressor? And then later on get the tank, compressor, etc?

The Big Green · 12-16-2010, 07:06 PM

Yea via shrader valve.
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The Big Green · 12-16-2010, 07:08 PM

If it was me I'd run the front bags and rear bags off seperate shraders.
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cdowns · 12-16-2010, 07:13 PM

i dont think a real good idea to cruise with no margin for error or way to get an emergancy solved in the middle of the road

BAGNDRAGIT · 12-16-2010, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

i dont think a real good idea to cruise with no margin for error or way to get an emergancy solved in the middle of the road

agreed, ive done it. its no fun. i would just wait to assemble the entire system.

justincat · 12-16-2010, 07:17 PM

well, I havent got the truck wired yet but I wanted to be able to raise it and lower it so I can work on it. thanks for the info on the shrader valves. Do people drive them with just the bags, brackets, and shraders?

BAGNDRAGIT · 12-16-2010, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by justincat

well, I havent got the truck wired yet but I wanted to be able to raise it and lower it so I can work on it. thanks for the info on the shrader valves. Do people drive them with just the bags, brackets, and shraders?

oohh. well thats different. i thought you meant going out and driving the truck like a daily driver on schraders. for what you want to do thats fine.

justincat · 12-16-2010, 07:32 PM

ok thanks for the info. So I can just order a kit, some shrader valves, and just use the shrader valves till I get my truck running? Anyone know of a good kit? I have 2 1/2 drop spindles up front, and the back has 6 inch drop, with shock relocate, and supertrack bar. I plan on notching the rear also? I just dont have any experiance with bags.

The Big Green · 12-16-2010, 07:42 PM

Mine came from FBI but they close so I heard. The 4-link came from Gravity Werx and they are close to our area. There's a few good guys here that bag but they aren't the cheapest but the best here local. I'm just shy of 3hrs from you.
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justincat · 12-16-2010, 08:00 PM

Yea I was just checking out a build thread using fbi stuff. I think im going to keep doing searches till I figure out some different ways to do this. I alway do something and wish I would have checked it out a little better if you know what i mean. Peace from conway

The Big Green · 12-16-2010, 08:19 PM

I almost forgot but Dion Cole is in Conway, C Kustoms. IMO I wouldn't let him bag anything of mine because he messed my buddies up but he's a good guy and I'd look into getting parts thru him. If you don't know him I have his cell number. I was just in LR Saturday at a Arkansas Crawlers meeting and I'm still thinking of giving No Regrets a shot. If you were closer you could get stuff thru Omega out of Alma, I know a guy that works there that'll hook me up. His wife works at the Hospital with my wife. If you need any bag help let me know, I know a little lol. My '67 and '95 Chevys lay body, '67 on 24's and '95 on rallies lol.
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justincat · 12-16-2010, 08:31 PM

cool man thanks for the help. I dont mind buying parts local, but I will probly do the work in my shop. got any pics of your trucks? I will remeber you before I go to ordering stuff

The Big Green · 12-16-2010, 08:39 PM

I don't have a build thread but I have pics somewhere on here lol. I did a 4-link and backhalf.
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**N2TRUX** · 12-16-2010, 08:41 PM

justincat- You can use schraders and T-'s to set your system up to roll around while under construction. I suggest you spend some time in our Suspension Forum. There is a LOT of great information to be had there.

Check in the Vendor Marketplace for Forum specials, and hit our Vendors up for the best deals on the net.

oldblue1968chevy · 12-16-2010, 09:05 PM

spraybomb did/does it...

Jack_71C10 · 12-17-2010, 10:48 AM

If you're running just shrader valves I would recommend throwing a cheap
20$ 12 volt air compresser in your truck. Then you wouldn't be dependant
on service stations.

67chevemall · 12-17-2010, 01:20 PM

i have my 4 shrader valves in the glove box! Up with the air pig or compresser and down with my thumb..works great. Don't need all the extra parts and headaches.

Be sure to get the 2-3 " drop spindles and shock relocator brackets for the front first.
Thats were I went wrong.

12-16-2010, 06:59 PM	#1
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	air bags with no compressor Can I install airbags and just fill them up and let them down with my shop compressor? And then later on get the tank, compressor, etc?

12-16-2010, 07:06 PM	#2
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: air bags with no compressor Yea via shrader valve. Posted via Mobile Device

12-16-2010, 07:08 PM	#3
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: air bags with no compressor If it was me I'd run the front bags and rear bags off seperate shraders. Posted via Mobile Device

12-16-2010, 07:13 PM	#4
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: air bags with no compressor i dont think a real good idea to cruise with no margin for error or way to get an emergancy solved in the middle of the road __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-16-2010, 07:17 PM	#6
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: air bags with no compressor well, I havent got the truck wired yet but I wanted to be able to raise it and lower it so I can work on it. thanks for the info on the shrader valves. Do people drive them with just the bags, brackets, and shraders?

12-16-2010, 07:32 PM	#8
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: air bags with no compressor ok thanks for the info. So I can just order a kit, some shrader valves, and just use the shrader valves till I get my truck running? Anyone know of a good kit? I have 2 1/2 drop spindles up front, and the back has 6 inch drop, with shock relocate, and supertrack bar. I plan on notching the rear also? I just dont have any experiance with bags.

12-16-2010, 07:42 PM	#9
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: air bags with no compressor Mine came from FBI but they close so I heard. The 4-link came from Gravity Werx and they are close to our area. There's a few good guys here that bag but they aren't the cheapest but the best here local. I'm just shy of 3hrs from you. Posted via Mobile Device

12-16-2010, 08:00 PM	#10
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: air bags with no compressor Yea I was just checking out a build thread using fbi stuff. I think im going to keep doing searches till I figure out some different ways to do this. I alway do something and wish I would have checked it out a little better if you know what i mean. Peace from conway

12-16-2010, 08:19 PM	#11
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: air bags with no compressor I almost forgot but Dion Cole is in Conway, C Kustoms. IMO I wouldn't let him bag anything of mine because he messed my buddies up but he's a good guy and I'd look into getting parts thru him. If you don't know him I have his cell number. I was just in LR Saturday at a Arkansas Crawlers meeting and I'm still thinking of giving No Regrets a shot. If you were closer you could get stuff thru Omega out of Alma, I know a guy that works there that'll hook me up. His wife works at the Hospital with my wife. If you need any bag help let me know, I know a little lol. My '67 and '95 Chevys lay body, '67 on 24's and '95 on rallies lol. Posted via Mobile Device

12-16-2010, 08:31 PM	#12
justincat Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conway ar Posts: 122	Re: air bags with no compressor cool man thanks for the help. I dont mind buying parts local, but I will probly do the work in my shop. got any pics of your trucks? I will remeber you before I go to ordering stuff

12-16-2010, 08:39 PM	#13
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: air bags with no compressor I don't have a build thread but I have pics somewhere on here lol. I did a 4-link and backhalf. Posted via Mobile Device

12-16-2010, 08:41 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: air bags with no compressor justincat- You can use schraders and T-'s to set your system up to roll around while under construction. I suggest you spend some time in our Suspension Forum. There is a LOT of great information to be had there. Check in the Vendor Marketplace for Forum specials, and hit our Vendors up for the best deals on the net. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

12-16-2010, 09:05 PM	#15
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: air bags with no compressor spraybomb did/does it... __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-17-2010, 10:48 AM	#16
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: air bags with no compressor If you're running just shrader valves I would recommend throwing a cheap 20$ 12 volt air compresser in your truck. Then you wouldn't be dependant on service stations. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem.

12-17-2010, 01:20 PM	#17
67chevemall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NB Posts: 3,367	Re: air bags with no compressor i have my 4 shrader valves in the glove box! Up with the air pig or compresser and down with my thumb..works great. Don't need all the extra parts and headaches. Be sure to get the 2-3 " drop spindles and shock relocator brackets for the front first. Thats were I went wrong. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 307 3ott fleetside 1967 Chevy C/10 V8, 3spd, fleetside lwb.Sold 1967 Chev C/10 step, 383, M21. SOLD



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