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What do you think of my bag plans? OK? Suggestions?
I am going to start ordering my bag set-up this week. Here is what I want to do, let me know if you see weaknesses here.
From Suicide Doors: 8 1/2" 'E' valves Front plates 2 dual needle gauges and 1 single needle 1/2" air line to everything (1/4 to gauges) I already have a York engine-driven compressor I want to go with 4 RS-72 Slam Specialties bags - 1/2 inch single port I haven't decided on a tank (or tanks) yet, not sure where to put them on my Jimmy. I haven't decided on my switch set-up either. I currently have 2 1/2" drop spindles. I also have 2" blocks in the back. I plan to go with a track bar and shock relocator kit from ECE. I need new shocks as well, and may purchase them through ECE. Do you think I will need to go with a 'C' notch? I have no problems doing one, I just don't want to do it if I won't need it. The way things look now I am guessing I will have to do a conservative notch. My goal is to have a truck that rides really nice. A little "show" is OK, but my main concern is driveability and reliability.
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71swb4x4,... I am wanting to do this to my 2wd blazer also. I need all the info I can get. I would use a c-notch. Keep us posted with pics!
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I will share pictures for sure!!
I think I will do the c-notch, it will be easier to do while everything is apart anyway. My biggest question is where I am going to put the tank, there really isn't much room underneath the Jimmy.
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This is what XXL is referring to regarding the ECE track bar and the CPP style c-notch......
![]() My solution was to relocate the passenger side mounting point of the track bar to the inside of that trailing arm, thus keeping it below the frame. I also agree that 1/2" line and valves are overkill for what you are trying to accomplish. With 140psi in my tanks (3/8" valves and line) the rear of my truck raises to full height within 1 second.
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Thanks a lot guys - great info.
I will change my valves to 3/8 and go with 3/8 line as well. I will remove the 2" blocks if it's too low. Are the spindles too much as well? I definitely won't be doing this as an overnight project - sounds like I will have a few things to work out as I start putting this together. |
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Did you guys purchase a c-notch or did you make your own?
If you purchased it is there anyone you recommend? Edit - did some searching on the board and found some answers. Looks like some board vendors carry them, and not too tough to make either.
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You could check out suicidedoors too.They have a good deal on c notches.I'm gonna build my own though,it's simple enough.I'm wondering if you lowering blocks are going to be too much for a c notch?
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