Airbag Q: Is this a cheap/stupid way to do it? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TIMSPEED · 05-19-2003, 12:12 PM

I seen a guy out this weekend with a dropped C10. The first time I seen the truck drive by me, my friend said "that truck is bagged" and I said it wasn't, because I didn't see the bed cut at all. Well, it went by again, and this time I could DEFINATELY tell it was bagged, but I didn't see the bed cut at all. So, I followed the guy for a few minutes and finally caught up with him in a parking lot and I asked him if he was bagged or what? He said he was a 7"/9" drop (3" Spindle, 3" Control Arm, 1" Spring/5" Flip Kit, 4" Shackle & Hanger) and he said that he was bagged too. I was like "WTF?" so I looked under and sure enough I seen bags. He had a load helper type airbag setup (Looked like the BellTech AirJack setup)

The front had the airbag inside the spring (Airwave, isn't that called?)
Is that a cheap/crappy way to do your airbags, or is it acceptable? He couldn't really go that low, because when he hit the switch the axle was on the C-notch. (it was PRETTY low, but not laying body

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TIMSPEED · 05-19-2003, 12:16 PM

BTW: I'd say about 85% of all the bagged C10's I've seen around here are all using that same setup, because I've YET to see a bed be cut open.

**Captkaos** · 05-19-2003, 03:59 PM

Basically that is AirRides Spring over leaf kit. There isn't anything wrong with that, it is an acceptable method. Typically you can't get LOW using that method, which is why others opt for a link system. Also, on a 73-87, if you use that method, you will have to move the shock mounts since they are outside the frame also.

bagged81 · 05-19-2003, 04:59 PM

If you are going to go, then go all out. Cut it up!

BTW, if you can fabricate steel and have the tools, then you can make your own brakets and save some money.

**Captkaos** · 05-19-2003, 05:40 PM

My feeling exactly. If the bolt-on requires cutting/moving, you might as will put something good in there...

bagged78 · 05-19-2003, 09:07 PM

J Don't think that if the bed is not hacked up, it does not have bags.. their are alot of trucks with bolt in knotches that don't need to have the bed cut, and still sit really low, they just don't lay-out.
I agree that if your going to do it, than do it!
All of the trucks I have seen with thouse bags did not want to use them in the way that you are thinking, they might pull a trailer or just put heavy crap in the bed, thouse just give the option to run real low but not limit the usses of the truck..

BaggedC10 · 05-19-2003, 10:31 PM

IMO, sounds like he has a cheap setup. Do it once, do it right. I learned this the difficult way.

05-19-2003, 12:12 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Airbag Q: Is this a cheap/stupid way to do it? I seen a guy out this weekend with a dropped C10. The first time I seen the truck drive by me, my friend said "that truck is bagged" and I said it wasn't, because I didn't see the bed cut at all. Well, it went by again, and this time I could DEFINATELY tell it was bagged, but I didn't see the bed cut at all. So, I followed the guy for a few minutes and finally caught up with him in a parking lot and I asked him if he was bagged or what? He said he was a 7"/9" drop (3" Spindle, 3" Control Arm, 1" Spring/5" Flip Kit, 4" Shackle & Hanger) and he said that he was bagged too. I was like "WTF?" so I looked under and sure enough I seen bags. He had a load helper type airbag setup (Looked like the BellTech AirJack setup) The front had the airbag inside the spring (Airwave, isn't that called?) Is that a cheap/crappy way to do your airbags, or is it acceptable? He couldn't really go that low, because when he hit the switch the axle was on the C-notch. (it was PRETTY low, but not laying body ) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-19-2003, 12:16 PM	#2
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	BTW: I'd say about 85% of all the bagged C10's I've seen around here are all using that same setup, because I've YET to see a bed be cut open. __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

05-19-2003, 03:59 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Basically that is AirRides Spring over leaf kit. There isn't anything wrong with that, it is an acceptable method. Typically you can't get LOW using that method, which is why others opt for a link system. Also, on a 73-87, if you use that method, you will have to move the shock mounts since they are outside the frame also. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

05-19-2003, 04:59 PM	#4
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	If you are going to go, then go all out. Cut it up! BTW, if you can fabricate steel and have the tools, then you can make your own brakets and save some money. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

05-19-2003, 05:40 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	My feeling exactly. If the bolt-on requires cutting/moving, you might as will put something good in there... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

05-19-2003, 09:07 PM	#6
bagged78 world class smart ass! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Clinton Utah Posts: 335	J Don't think that if the bed is not hacked up, it does not have bags.. their are alot of trucks with bolt in knotches that don't need to have the bed cut, and still sit really low, they just don't lay-out. I agree that if your going to do it, than do it! All of the trucks I have seen with thouse bags did not want to use them in the way that you are thinking, they might pull a trailer or just put heavy crap in the bed, thouse just give the option to run real low but not limit the usses of the truck.. __________________ Aric 75 2WD BLAZER (never ending project) -some day maybe- 02 2500HD CREW CAB 4X (daily drive) -8" lift 37s and 22s- ____ ____________________________

05-19-2003, 10:31 PM	#7
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	IMO, sounds like he has a cheap setup. Do it once, do it right. I learned this the difficult way. __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold



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