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Old 12-25-2007, 06:20 AM   #1
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Air Ride for the Rear?

Working on my 67 2WD, LWB with coils,wanting to know what is the easyist and cost efective way to bag the rear. I am lowering the front 2" with drop springs, and want to lower the rear (appox) 3". I still want to be able to tow a 20' travel trailer from time to time. Found these on eBay:

ARNOTT AIR SPRINGS 100 MM STRAIGHT SLEEVE AIR SPRINGS SERIES, PAIR 14" MAXIMUM EXTENSION! THESE ARE CUSTOM AIR SPRINGS DESIGNED FOR VARIOUS APPLICATIONS. PART# 10014VR.
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Ride height 10" Max inflated diameter 5.7"
Minimum compressed height 6" Full extension 14" 1/4" NPT air inlet 1500 lbs. @ 100 PSI.

I don't know if the 1500 lb will be enough for towing? Any advice would be great.
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Old 12-25-2007, 09:15 AM   #2
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Re: Air Ride for the Rear?

call clint up at kp components.. kpcomponents.com tell him what you are after and he'll figure everything up and set you up..866-575-4657
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Old 12-25-2007, 09:46 AM   #3
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Re: Air Ride for the Rear?

Trailing arm trucks should use a double-convoluted bag if it is being used in the factory coil-spring location.

Firestone 2500#/2600# & Slam RE 6's/7's can be used & they bolt-in w/minimal fab work.
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Old 12-25-2007, 10:50 AM   #4
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Re: Air Ride for the Rear?

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Trailing arm trucks should use a double-convoluted bag if it is being used in the factory coil-spring location.

Firestone 2500#/2600# & Slam RE 6's/7's can be used & they bolt-in w/minimal fab work.
Any details or links for this?
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Old 12-25-2007, 12:02 PM   #5
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Re: Air Ride for the Rear?

There's a good installation 'how-to' in the FAQ's section from board member 'MrShelly'. It contains excellent pics which explain much more that typed words.....

I've purchased bags from both AirRide & Suicide Doors.
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Old 01-10-2008, 01:40 PM   #6
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Re: Air Ride for the Rear?

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There's a good installation 'how-to' in the FAQ's section from board member 'MrShelly'. It contains excellent pics which explain much more that typed words.....

I've purchased bags from both AirRide & Suicide Doors.
In MrShelly's install, did he bolt the bag straight to the trailing arm and frame in the rear?

There didn't appear to be a bracket of any sort??

Thanks,
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